Excessive armpit sweating can be a disorder (Axillary hyperhidrosis). This can occasionally be successfully treated with topical agents including extra-strength antiperspirants. Unfortunately, many patients are resistant to such therapies and suffer severe saturation of their clothes and social embarassment.
Botox®, botulinum toxin type A, has been successfully used to prevent this abnormal sweating for many patients.At the Zannis Center, we can inject your armpits with this medication and help you to sweat more normally.The effect usually lasts for 9 months (much longer than in wrinkle reduction applications) and is frequently covered by insurance.
About Dr. John Zannis
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Zannis Plastic Surgery
- Board certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (verify)
- Education and training
- Studied Human Biology and Studio Art, Stanford University (before medical school)
- MD, University of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
- Residency, General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- B.A., Human Biology, Minor in Studio Art, Stanford University (1999)
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2004)
- Internship, General Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2004–2005)
- Residency, Plastic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2004–2010)
- Memberships
- President, American Association of Cosmetic Breast Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons
- North Carolina Medical Society
- NPI
- 1801071832