I have Sjögrens Syndrome - an AI disease that primarily attacks the moisture producing glands. My major symptom has been enlarged & painful salivary glands despite having minor dry mouth & never suffering from salivary stones or infections. No treatments by my ENT & Rheumy have been able to shrink the enlarged glands. I've read that Botox can help reduce the size but neither my ENT or Rheumy are aware of this treatment. Would I be causing more problems if I were to try Botox for this issue?
Answer: Botox to salivary glands Botox can definitely shrink a Prada gland, most commonly we are cosmetically addressing enlargement of the parotid glands that can square off jawline and misshape a lower face. Often, patients have seen several other surgeons who told them there was nothing they could do except to cut them out, even though they are not a tumor.
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Answer: Botox to salivary glands Botox can definitely shrink a Prada gland, most commonly we are cosmetically addressing enlargement of the parotid glands that can square off jawline and misshape a lower face. Often, patients have seen several other surgeons who told them there was nothing they could do except to cut them out, even though they are not a tumor.
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July 27, 2016
Answer: Botox and glands Botox can shrink glands a little. My opinion is that it does so by essentially "drying them out" by preventing the nerves from sending the impulse to create and expel saliva. My only concern for you is that your glands don't work well already due to your Sjogrens. This could make any symptoms worse. If you do decide to try it, I'd recommend treating one side only and see how thing go. The effect should last about 3 months.Andrew Campbell, M.D.
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July 27, 2016
Answer: Botox and glands Botox can shrink glands a little. My opinion is that it does so by essentially "drying them out" by preventing the nerves from sending the impulse to create and expel saliva. My only concern for you is that your glands don't work well already due to your Sjogrens. This could make any symptoms worse. If you do decide to try it, I'd recommend treating one side only and see how thing go. The effect should last about 3 months.Andrew Campbell, M.D.
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July 28, 2016
Answer: Botox for salivary glands Thank you for your question RMSN. Botox is usually used to treat wrinkles on the face, but it can be injected into salivary glands to decrease saliva production. Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dryness in various glands such as those in the mouth, eyes, and vagina. There are other symptoms as well and a rheumatologist will be able to assess the condition and make recommendations. Since Botox leads to decreased saliva production and there is already low saliva production with Sjogren's syndrome I am not sure I would recommend Botox in the salivary glands to a patient of mine who has Sjogren's syndrome. If the glands are inflamed and enlarged, then specific treatment can be guided towards treating the inflammation. Please consult with a rheumatologist for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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July 28, 2016
Answer: Botox for salivary glands Thank you for your question RMSN. Botox is usually used to treat wrinkles on the face, but it can be injected into salivary glands to decrease saliva production. Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dryness in various glands such as those in the mouth, eyes, and vagina. There are other symptoms as well and a rheumatologist will be able to assess the condition and make recommendations. Since Botox leads to decreased saliva production and there is already low saliva production with Sjogren's syndrome I am not sure I would recommend Botox in the salivary glands to a patient of mine who has Sjogren's syndrome. If the glands are inflamed and enlarged, then specific treatment can be guided towards treating the inflammation. Please consult with a rheumatologist for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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July 27, 2016
Answer: Sjogrens syndrome and Botox Botox has been used to inject the various salivary glands to decrease the amount of saliva. you should contact a board certified facial plastic surgeon to check about this
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July 27, 2016
Answer: Sjogrens syndrome and Botox Botox has been used to inject the various salivary glands to decrease the amount of saliva. you should contact a board certified facial plastic surgeon to check about this
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July 27, 2016
Answer: Botox and salivary glands Botox is a medication that is typically injected into muscles to weaken them to produce fewer skin wrinkles.Botox has been injected into salivary glands like the parotid and submandibular glands for patients who produce too much saliva with fairly good success.Patients suffering from Sjogren don't produce much saliva, so Botox does not help in that regard.However, there was an article in 2011 where ENT doctors used Botox to try to treat recurrent cystic parotitis in Sjogren syndrome. Botulinum toxin injection: a novel treatment for recurrent cystic parotitis Sjögren syndrome.
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July 27, 2016
Answer: Botox and salivary glands Botox is a medication that is typically injected into muscles to weaken them to produce fewer skin wrinkles.Botox has been injected into salivary glands like the parotid and submandibular glands for patients who produce too much saliva with fairly good success.Patients suffering from Sjogren don't produce much saliva, so Botox does not help in that regard.However, there was an article in 2011 where ENT doctors used Botox to try to treat recurrent cystic parotitis in Sjogren syndrome. Botulinum toxin injection: a novel treatment for recurrent cystic parotitis Sjögren syndrome.
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