Many people know the embarrassment of profuse sweating, which can be particularly problematic in certain business or social situations. Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Kucy Pon visited Balance Television to demonstrate the newest technique for beating underarm sweat -- Botox injections.
"People that typically come are people that have such severe sweating, it's socially negative," Pon said. "It's a big emotional problem for them. And then they've failed all other types of treatments."
Pon first prepares the underarm area by performing a starch iodine test. She puts iodine on the area and then sprinkles it with cornstarch. The sweat reacts to the application and the problem areas become highlighted in black, creating a 'roadmap' that Pon can then follow.
Twenty to 30 shots are typically injected into each underarm, comprising 50 units of botox, Pon said. From start to finish, the procedure takes about 10 minutes to perform. The cost is about $400 for the materials, plus anywhere from $100 to $200 for the physician to administer the injections.
"The treatment itself, the effects last about six to 12 months, depending on the patient," Pon explained. "Most of my patients say they're completely bone-dry with the Botox procedure."
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