Not only has Botox been helpful in patients with Frey's syndrome (gustatory sweating)but a study published in 2004 showed that there can be dramatic reduction of salivary flow in patients with drooling, salivary fistulas, or chronic sialadenitis by local injection of Botox. In an extended report, the authors... more
Botox to treat gustatory sweating?
I am suffering from Gustatory Sweating (my face starts to sweat when I eat) and I was wondering if Botox would be able to help me treat this condition. I have read many medical journals and I found out that since Botox is used for hyperhidrosis (excessinve sweating) of the armpits, hands, and feet, Botox A injections can be used to treat my condition as well. I consulted a doctor, who sadly, told me that she could only administer such on my forehead, as it would give a paralyzed look if put anywhere else on my face. My problem is that most of the upper half of my face (nose, surrounding area, temples, and forehead) is afflicted. Is this true, or would a special technique be necessary to get this condition treated?
3 answers to “Botox to treat gustatory sweating?”
A: There are reports of Botox being used for gustatory...
There are reports of Botox being used for gustatory sweating. In this regard, I woudl suggest visiting with either an ENT physician or a facial plastic surgeon who was trained as an ENT physician. ENT physicians deal with gustatory sweating after facial surgery as a matter of their training. In some cases,... more
A: This is an excellent question. Gustatory sweating is...
This is an excellent question. Gustatory sweating is often caused by a previous surgical procedure on the face, either cosmetic or reconstructive. There are several options for treatment, including surgery, but there are reports in our Plastic Surgery Literature of folks using Botox to control it... more
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