Botox Treatment for Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

While sweating is absolutely normal and necessary for regulating body temperature, some individuals may sweat more than necessary due to highly reactive sweat glands. This type of excessive sweating can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. In some cases, problematic sweating is confined to a specific area of the body, such as the armpits or feet, while in other cases it occurs throughout the body. This condition, which can vary in degree depending on factors such as air temperature and diet, can be more disturbing when seen in the armpits, hands, feet and groin area.

Although it is generally used in the treatment of skin wrinkles, botox is also frequently used as an effective treatment against excessive sweating. In this method the goal is to stop excessive sweat production by blocking the nerve signals responsible for sweating with the help of botulinum toxin.

Who Should Chose Botox for Excessice Sweating?

Botox injections are generally well tolerated by patients and the treatment does not have the common serious side effects. For this reason, most otherwise healthy adults who experience excessive sweating in a certain part of the body are suitable for botox treatment.

Botox treatment is generally not performed on pregnant or lactating women, those with botulinum toxin type A sensitivity, those with neurological or muscular system diseases, and individuals who have bleeding problems. If excessive sweating is caused by a systematic disease, botox treatment should not be applied at this stage and the underlying condition should be treated first.

As in other applications, it is very important for the candidates to have accurate, comprehensive information and to be transparent in their communication with the doctor.

How Is Excessive Sweating Treatment With Botox Applied?

Although the application is quite straightforward and there is usually very little discomfort, a topical anesthetic cream can be applied to the area before the injection if neeeded. The doctor will then clean the target area and inject the required amount with a very small needle. Although it varies depending on the size of the area and the amount of injection, the procedure is usually completed within 20-30 minutes.

Recovery After Excessive Sweating Treatment with Botox

Patients can go home immediately after the treatment. It is normal to feel tenderness and slight tingling in the treated area for the first few days. Some patients may experience side effects such as skin irritation, mild pain, bruising, swelling and mild headache. When such effects are seen, simple painkillers can be used as prescribed by the doctor. More serious side effects such as infection, muscle weakness, etc are extremely rare and almost never encountered when treatment is administered by an experienced specialist.

It will usually take 2 to 4 days to notice results and about 2 weeks to see clearer results. These results are not permanent and last for about a year, depending on the patient’s condition and environmental factors. It is recommended to repeat the treatment every 7 – 16 months for underarm sweating, and at intervals of about 6 months for hands and feet.

What is the Price of Excessive Sweating Treatment with Botox?

The cost of treatment naturally varies depending on the patient’s condition and the treatment program. If you are considering excessive sweating treatment with Botox, it is recommended that you first make an appointment, tell your doctor about your condition and learn whether the method is suitable for you. Afterwards, the treatment plan and the cost will be determined and you will be provided with all the details.

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