Gastric Botox is a non-surgical weight loss method that aims to lose weight by injecting botulinum toxin into the stomach muscles. The goal is to prevent contraction of the stomach muscles which digest food, keep food in the stomach longer, and prolong satiety time.
In gastric Botox treatment, which is performed in just 30 minutes with endoscopy, the person is put to sleep with sedation, then Botox liquid is injected into certain parts of the stomach. After injection of 40 doses, the application is completed, and the patient is awakened.