Bariatric surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that is performed on individuals who are obese or morbidly obese. The goal of the surgery is to help the individual lose weight by restricting the amount of food they can eat or by disrupting the digestive process so that the body absorbs fewer calories. There are several different types of bariatric surgery
Gastric balloon surgery is a type of weight loss procedure that involves inserting a balloon into the stomach to take up space and help a person feel full faster. The procedure is generally performed as a minimally invasive outpatient procedure using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope, which is inserted through the mouth and into the stomach. During
Botox is a brand name for a form of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is used medically to treat certain muscle spasms and cosmetically to temporarily reduce the appearance of wrinkles. There is no specific use of Botox for the stomach. However, some people may consider using Botox injections to help w
