Don’t Sweat Botox
February 7th, 2012 adminSweating is a natural process that allows our bodies to regulate its temperature. But roughly 2.8 percent of the population in the United States suffers from hyperhidrosis, a condition that produces increased perspiration. Luckily there’s a treatment for excessive armpit sweating offered by Dr. Samuel J. Beran at his practice, Cosmetic Surgery Associates of New York.
Recently, we wrote about the other uses for Botox besides wrinkles. The blog post mentions that Dr. Beran utilizes Botox® to treat armpit sweating. When properly administered, the injections can prevent the sweat glands from perspiring.
As Dr. Beran explains, “What Botox does is block the signals in the nerves that are being sent out from reaching their final destination in the armpit, which can be the muscle cells or the sweat glands. So if you block the signal to the sweat glands, they will not produce sweat. This procedure normally lasts roughly six months.”
Allergan, Inc., the manufacturer of Botox, further clarifies how their product works to prevent sweat. “Your underarm sweat doesn’t go anywhere or get backed up because the sweat simply is not produced in the areas treated with Botox. The rest of your body is free to produce moisture normally.”
The great news is that using Botox to treat excess sweat is covered by insurance because “if you see a dermatologist and you still have excess sweating even after using antiperspirant deodorants or prescribed topical treatments, then it’s considered a medical condition,” noted Dr. Beran.
For those living with hyperhidrosis, this Botox treatment only prevents underarm perspiration. It doesn’t cure the disorder or reduce sweating in other areas of the body. What the treatment can do is provide patients with added comfort and improve the quality of living.
Botox is a product that Dr. Beran has used successfully for many years. Please call his office today to schedule a consultation.
