Stop Excessive Sweating: Medical Botox for Hyperhydrosis
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a condition that may not respond to antiperspirants. When this happens, an effective treatment is using “Botulinum Toxin A” (medical Botox) injection may result in a significant reduction in sweating in the treated area.
Areas Treated
Underarms, palms, feet.
Cost
Single treatment: €500
What results to expect with Hyperhydrosis treatment
When used to treat underarm excessive sweating, medical Botox has been shown to result in an 82-87% decrease in sweating.
Results start to be noticeable approximately 2 to 4 days after treatment, with the full effects usually noted within 2 weeks.
The resulting dryness typically lasts from 4 to 12 months. For palmar (hand) and feet excessive sweating, repeat injections are needed after 6 months.
FAQ about excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis) treatment
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that’s not always related to heat or exercise. You may sweat so much that it soaks through your clothes or drips off your hands.
How do you treat excessive sweating?
Treatment begins with antiperspirants. If these don’t help, you may like to try botulinum toxin A (Botox).
How does Medical Botox treats excessive sweating?
Botox (‘Botulinum toxin’) has the ability to temporarily block the secretion of the chemical that is responsible for “turning on” the body’s sweat glands. By blocking, or interrupting, this chemical messenger, Botulinum toxin “turns off” sweating at the area where it has been injected.
Is there a difference between cosmetic and medical Botox?
Both medical and cosmetic Botox have the same active ingredient (Botulinum Toxin type A). The difference between the two treatment is in their purpose and application.
Are there any side effects to using medical Botox for excessive sweating?
Potential side effects of botulinum toxin injections include:
- Pain, redness or itching where the injections are given
- Nausea, headaches and hot flushes after the injections are given
- Another part of your body sweating more to make up for treated area (known as compensatory sweating)
- Muscle weakness around the treatment area
Most of these side effects are short-lived or will resolve as the effect of the injections wear off.
Can the palms and feet be treated for excessive sweating?
Excessive sweating in the palms and feet can also be treated. In these cases, repeat injections are needed after 6 months.