Botox Treatment of Hyperhidrosis:

Dr. Marcovici experience treating patients with hyperhidrosis using Botox have proven to be well tolerated, safe, and effective. It offers a viable minimally invasive alternative for the treatment of hyperhidrosis.

The injections of Botox in the axilla create a localized, prolonged, yet reversible decrease in chemical transmission to the sweat glands that results in a diminished sweat production.

Dr. Marcovici offers the Botox injection alternative to patients who have failed to respond to topical therapy. The effect of Botox is 6-7 months. Dosages for injection range from 50/200 units/axilla. The usual starting dose is 50 units/axilla. Side effects include rare bruising and minimal discomfort.

The treatment of palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis is similar to the axillary approach; however, patients may require regional nerve blocks to minimize pain associate with the injections.