What is Hyperhidrosis?
It means excessive sweating, underarm sweating and hand sweating usually is very much annoying and can interfere with social activities.
Botox or Dysport? Which one works better for excessive sweating treatment?
Very similar result is expected from this two product. Both allergan and Medicis , supplier for Botox and dysport are competing for the market. Dr. Shafa will inform you about specials of the month for each product.
Can Botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport) treatment help?
Botox and Dysport are both FDA approved for severe underarm sweating when topical agents don’t work.
Botox and Dysport treatment help to control this condition by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops.
What is treatment with Botox or Dysport like?
The procedure is relatively straightforward. A small volume of Botox or Dysport solution is injected into the affected underarm area through a very fine needle injected just under the skin. The procedure is tolerated very well and possible injection-related discomfort can be easily controlled with pre-numbing, icing or cooling of the skin if needed. Multiple tiny injection is performed based on Dr. Shafa’s assessment of the area that needs to be treated.
What should I expect after I have received Botox or Dysport treatment?
You should notice a significant reduction in underarm sweating within 4 weeks of your first treatment. There is a possibility that some sweat glands may be missed, and you may continue to experience some sweating from the untreated areas. If you do not see a significant reduction in sweating, please do not hesitate to contact our office for follow-up consultation.
How effective is Botox or Dysport treatment for excessive sweating?
Multiple clinical studies has shown that botox effectively reduced underarm sweating anywhere between 60% to 80% and the effect last up to 6 month.
How long does a Botox or Dysport treatment last when it is injected for excessive sweating?
In a clinical study, the median duration of response in BOTOX® patients was 6.7 months (i.e., half of the patients had a treatment duration of at least 6.7 months). It is not a cure; your symptoms will return gradually, and you will know when the time is right for another treatment. Dr. Shafa will recommend a treatment strategy to ensure that you receive the best possible results with Botox or Dysprot treatment. A combination treatment such as topical and periodic injection is one of the options.
Are there any safety concerns with Botox or Dysport treatment?
BOTOX® has been used therapeutically for over 16 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. It is approved in more than 75 countries. In fact, BOTOX® for therapeutic use remains one of the most widely researched medicines in the world.
Important Safety Information you want to know:
You should not be treated if you have an infection at the injection site or are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. Serious allergic reactions and cardiac events have been rarely reported. If you think you’re having an allergic reaction or other unusual symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing, call your doctor immediately.
Side effects include injection-site pain and bleeding, non-underarm sweating, infection, sore throat, flu, headache, fever, neck or back pain, itching and anxiety. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.
Is Botox or Dysport treatment right for me?
You have to be medically evaluated and Dr. Shafa will educate you about alternative treatment versus injection risk, benefit and cost. Let us help you decide if Botox or Dysport treatment is right for you.
How can I find out if my insurance covers Botox or Dysport treatment?
To find out about what kind of coverage your plan offers for BOTOX® talk to Dr. Shafa’s staff or call the BOTOX ADVANTAGE® Reimbursement Hotline at 1-800-530-6680.