TREATMENT FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING (HYPERHIDROSIS)
OnabotulinumtoxinA is a natural, purified protein with the ability to temporarily block the secretion of the chemical that is responsible for “turning on” the body’s sweat glands. By blocking this this chemical, Botox® essentially “turns off” sweating at the area where it has been injected. The injections of dilute Botox® are very shallow just below the surface of the skin. In clinic we will do an assessment to determine if treating your excessive sweating is appropriate.
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“I spend considerable time each day dealing with sweat - changing clothes, “freshening up”, wiping, placing napkins or pads under my arms or in my pockets, bathing, and hiding under dark-colored, bulky clothes.
I am worried about what others may think so I make excuses to stay home so I don’t have to interact with people”
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In addition to the psychological stresses, over active sweating can cause painful or irritating skin problems, such as bacterial or fungal overgrowth, infections, and skin maceration.
Ask me about The reimbursement program through central medical pharmacy that supports coverage of BOTOX® to treat your hyperhidrosis through your drug benefit insurance coverage.
No coverage? See options available below in faq.
“I’ve struggled with underarm sweating for over 14 years. The Botox injections were quick and painless. I can wear all the clothing I haven’t worn in years and have confidence again. It’s life changing. Thank you Shanna”
- MICHELLE
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Less than 2% of the body’s sweat glands are found in the underarms. Botox is temporarily shutting off these sweat glands, therefore, has little effect on body thermoregulation.
Plan to be at your treatment appointment about 45 minutes as the topical freezing cream application takes about 20 minutes and the actual procedure itself takes about 20 minutes.
Prior to Botox injections prepare the area by shaving at least 48 hours prior (if you don't wish to shave, that's ok too).
For women, please wear a tank top or sports bra to your appointment.
There are no restrictions in work or leisure activity afterward; however, its best to avoid intense exercise or the use of a sauna/hot tub on the day of the injections as is also the recommendation with any Botox® injections.
During the procedure, a very fine needle is used to inject tiny amounts of Botox® just under the skin throughout the area in a grid pattern about 1 to 2 cm apart. For your comfort we offer ice, topical freezing cream, or vibration analgesia.
Focal hyperhidrosis, also known as primary hyperhidrosis, has an unknown cause. It is localized to one or more of the following areas:
Underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis)
Hands (palmar hyperhidrosis)
Feet (plantar hyperhidrosis)
Face (facial hyperhidrosis)
Each of these is considered one area each in regards to treatment pricing.
- If you have benefit coverage, you will be responsible for your copay portion of the medication for example 20% or $80-170 (depending on your benefit plan). A valid credit card will be required.
- If you have 2 plans & they both cover your cost, you will have 100% covered ie. no copay.
- At the consultation we will submit special authorization requests on your behalf for drug coverage to your benefit company. The cost for this service is $50 each time the forms are filled out.
- Upon approval of drug benefits, a treatment appointment will be booked with us, at which time you will pay the injection fee of $200, to our clinic. The Botox vials are shipped directly to our clinic on your behalf.
If you bring in your own vial(s) of Botox, you pay for the vials at your pharmacy, you will pay the injection fee $200 per area at our clinic. You may receive treatment at your consultation in this case.
- Prior to Botox injections prepare the area by shaving at least 48 hours prior (if you don't wish to shave, that's ok too).
- For women, please wear a tank top or sports bra for your treatment.
- There are no restrictions in work or leisure activity afterward; however, its best to avoid intense exercise or the use of a sauna/hot tub on the day of the injections as is also the recommendation with any Botox® injections.
- First you will book in for a consultation appoinment. Here, we will do an assessment for appropriateness of therapy and fill out special authorization paperwork as needed.
- Once approved by drug benefits, you will come in for a treatment appointment. During the procedure, a very fine needle is used to inject tiny amounts of Botox® just under the skin throughout the area in a grid pattern about 1 to 2 cm apart. For your comfort we offer ice, topical freezing cream, or vibration analgesia.
- Underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis)
- Hands (palmar hyperhidrosis)
- Feet (plantar hyperhidrosis)
- Face (facial hyperhidrosis)
- If you have benefit coverage, you will be responsible for your copay portion of the medication for example 20% or $80-170 (depending on your benefit plan). If you have full coverage or 2 plans, you will not have to pay a copay. At the consultation we will submit special authorization requests on your behalf for drug coverage to your benefit company. The cost for this service is $50 each time the forms are filled out.
- Upon approval of drug benefits, a treatment appointment will be booked with us, at which time you will pay the injection fee of $200, to our clinic. The Botox vials are shipped directly to our clinic on your behalf.
- If you do not have drug benefit coverage, you may receive treatment during the consultation using clinic supply and the cost will be that of $433 and the service fee for injection $200, per area.
- If you bring in your own vial(s) of Botox that you pay for at your pharmacy. only the injection fee $200 per area is paid at our clinic. You may receive treatment at the first consultation.
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