Severe Underarm Sweating

BOTOX® is FDA-approved for the treatment of severe underarm sweating that is not adequately managed with topical agents. BOTOX® treatment helps 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.

Through over fifteen years of use, the most commonly reported side-effect is slight tenderness at the injection site. Botox® takes just minutes to inject and its' effects usually last for six months or longer. There's no recovery period required following Botox® injections; patients can resume their normal activities immediately.  

 

Please call 610-667-3303 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pollard to discuss Botox® or complete a confidential Inquiry Request Form.

 

FAQs

 

What is Botox®?

Botox® is a dilute, purified form of Botulinum toxin that is an extremely effective muscle relaxant. 

Is Botox treatment right for me?

Dr. Pollard can help you decide if BOTOX® treatment is right for you. Tell Dr. Pollard if you:

  • are allergic to BOTOX® product or anything in the preparation
  • have a neuromuscular disease such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, motor neuropathy, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome
  • have an infection at the intended site of injection
  • are taking antibiotics or other drugs, such as curare, that may interfere with neuromuscular transmission
  • are being treated with any medications

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Does a Botox® injection hurt?

Applying a topical anesthetic cream or ice for several minutes prior to the treatment will effectively numb the area. When the Botox® is injected, you may feel a slight stinging sensation that quickly subsides. Once the injection is complete, the nurse applies an ice compress and the discomfort disappears.

Is Botox® safe?

Botox® has been used safely and successfully since the early 1990's. Although it is a toxin, Botox is safe and no serious side effects have been reported.   Botox® is used in extremely small amounts and does not spread throughout the body.  It is administered during an office visit, and you can resume full activity immediately.

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Dr. Pollard invites you to call 610-667-3303 to schedule your in-office consultation, or click here to request additional information. Dr. Pollard's highly trained staff will be happy to answer any questions or address any concerns.

 

 

Emily Pollard, MD, FACS - Plastic and Reconstructive Therapy