Botox
At Alamance Skin Center, trust our experienced dermatologists to provide expert Botox treatments to improve the appearance of facial wrinkles and to treat severe underarm sweating.
What is Botox?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the only FDA-approved treatment for the temporary reduction of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in patients 18 to 65 years of age. A million people have been treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic since its FDA approval in 2002.
Botox for Facial Wrinkles: FAQ
Where does the BOTOX Cosmetic go?
It generally remains only in the treated muscle and gradually disappears without breaking down or traveling throughout the body.
How long does it last?
Results last about 4 months, after which lines gradually revert to their pretreatment appearance.
Will it radically change my appearance?
No. Expect a dramatic improvement in the appearance of your frown lines. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of the men and women surveyed rated the improvement in their brow lines as moderate to better. Overall, you’ll look more relaxed and refreshed but not like you’ve had work done.
Will it make me lose expression?
No. The only expression you’ll lose is the unintentional frown caused by the overactive muscles between your brows. So you can frown, smile, or look surprised-without the creases and wrinkles between your brows.
Botox for Underarm Sweating
BOTOX™ is FDA-approved for severe underarm sweating when topical agents don’t work. 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.
How effective is BOTOX™ treatment?
BOTOX™ treatment is very effective. One clinical study involved 322 patients with severe underarm sweating.
- 57 out of 104 BOTOX™ treated patients (55%) achieved an effective response–compared to only 6 out of 108 treated without BOTOX™ (6%).
- 84 out of 104 BOTOX™ treated patients (81%) achieved a greater than 50% reduction in sweating–compared to only 44 out of 108 treated without BOTOX™ (41%).
What is treatment with BOTOX™ like?
The procedure is relatively straightforward. A small volume of BOTOX™ solution is injected into the affected underarm area through a very fine needle. The needle is placed just under the skin, so you may experience some injection-related discomfort. You will receive multiple injections based on your doctor´s assessment of the area that needs to be treated.
What should I expect after I have received BOTOX™ treatment?
You should notice a significant reduction in underarm sweating within four 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, you should contact your healthcare provider and request a follow-up consultation.
How long does the BOTOX™ treatment last?
In a recent clinical study, the median duration of response in BOTOX™ patients was 201 days or 6.7 months (i.e., half of the patients had a treatment duration of at least 201 days or 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. Your healthcare provider will recommend a treatment strategy to ensure that you receive the best possible results with BOTOX™ treatment.
More Injectable Treatments
Alamance Skin Center specialists also provide treatment using the following injectables:
