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Intragastric botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injection is an effective method for weight loss because it provides early satiety and decrease in appetite. The method known as Gastric Botox in Turkey is very popular globally. Compared to other bariatric surgeries, it is relatively easier and takes only 20 minutes.
This treatment relaxes the stomach muscles through the injection of BTX-A into the stomach. The muscles shrink and relax temporarily, resulting in a reduced capacity to eat. Professionals mainly use it for cosmetic medicine; however, botulinum toxin can be used as a drug to counter some obesity-related disorders.
Gastric Botox can be seen as an option, especially for people who have been unable to lose weight with other ways to lose weight, for instance diet and exercise. Those who have it done report that they eat less and feel full more quickly. In this way, they can reduce the calorie intake needed to lose weight. Also, because they feel full even when eating only small amounts of food, they can prevent snacking and overeating habits.
Turkey is famous for its medical tourism opportunities with its affordable prices and skilled surgeons. Because the procedure itself is easier compared to those close alternatives:
It is an effective and innovative treatment option for morbid obesity. Turkey offers the best prices for gastric botox injections compared to other countries.
It is the most affordable choice between bariatric surgeries with no permanent changes in the stomach. You can give it a chance if you are fighting against excessive weight with surgical methods for the first time.
The price range is between €1850 to €2200 in Istanbul. Differences in clinics and surgeons, package contents, etc. may lead to a slight price difference.
Prices in Other Countries
There are a number of reasons why gastric botox is affordable in Turkey:
This procedure, which is a type of bariatric surgery, helps to lose weight by giving a feeling of satiety. Although the targeted weight loss in the endoscopic gastric botox procedure is 15-20%, the weight to be lost varies depending on the patient’s compliance with the diet, the time spent doing sports and the basal metabolic rate.
The stomach botox procedure, which takes approximately 15 minutes to 30 minutes, does not cause any pain in the individual. When we include the testing of suitability for the operation, the process takes a maximum 2 days. Since this procedure is not a surgical intervention, there is no incision in the bodies.
It is suitable for everyone except for people with the following conditions;
In addition, patients with severe gastritis or ulcers may become eligible for gastric botox if these diseases are treated appropriately.
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Provides an effective loss of appetite for 3-6 months in one session. Every 6 months, the botox can be applied 3 times in a row.
You can return immediately after the injection.
Turkey has a lot of bariatric surgeons. Also, there are many clinics specialized in weight loss. Therefore, it is one of the best countries for this procedure.
Anyone at any age can have this operation as long as they meet the following criteria:
The risks and their percentage rates of gastric botox:
Here is a list of exercises you can do:
Article Reviewed By: Dr. Jyothi Shenoy V
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