Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is a condition that usually begins in youth and without treatment accompanies the person suffering from this problem throughout life. Hyperhidrosis can be localized or, in the case of excessive sweating on a larger part of the body, generalized.
When sweating is concentrated in one area (underarms, palms, face, feet), the condition is called focal hyperhidrosis.
One way to eliminate excessive sweating is through injectable application of botulinum toxin. This active substance is well known for wrinkle reduction, but few know that it is an effective treatment for reducing excessive sweating. It blocks the transmission of nerve impulses to the sweat gland, resulting in a significant reduction of sweat secretion in the treated area. It is used to treat excessive sweating in the palms, underarms, and feet. It is a relatively short outpatient and almost painless procedure. The substance is applied with a thin needle, and the number of injections depends on the specific location that bothers you with excessive sweating.
Botulinum toxin therapy for sweating is a quick, effective, and safe solution to this problem, but it does not address other health problems whose secondary symptom is excessive sweating, such as endocrine disorders, e.g., thyroid disorders, diabetes, etc., or neurological disorders.
Basic Information
- Outpatient procedure
- The procedure is minimally painful
- Do not touch the treated area for 4 hours after the procedure
- Avoid physical activity for 2 days, only gently touch the treated areas (when showering and applying cream), do not visit saunas, and avoid alcohol
- Do not use deodorants for 3 days
- The effect appears after 2-3 days and fully develops within 2-3 weeks
- The duration of the effect lasts 3-12 months, underarms on average 6-12 months, palms on average 3-6 months; when applied to the palms, fine motor skills of the hands may be temporarily affected
- Repeating the application of botulinum toxin to specific locations extends the effect to 9-12 months
- Contraindications - Pregnancy and breastfeeding, autoimmune diseases
- The procedure is performed year-round