Over-sweating treatment
Botulinum toxin injection is one of the methods used for the treatment of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) .
Botulinum toxin injection works by injecting into the skin in the area where there is excessive sweating (under the arm, palm, sole of the foot) and temporarily blocking the functioning of the nerve endings that stimulate the sweat glands in this area .
The effect of botulinum toxin injection is felt within 2 to 4 days, but it may take up to 2 weeks for the full effect to appear.
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Is Botox Good for Underarm Sweating?
It is known that Botox is commonly used to alleviate the appearance of wrinkles that occur as a result of facial movements and to prevent the formation of new wrinkles. But Botox also treats many other medical problems. Botox has a wide range of indications.
One of the treatment areas is underarm sweating. Botox injection prevents underarm sweating and reduces underarm moisture by 60% to 80% . It also reduces the odor caused by overactive sweat glands. Sweat odor is caused by bacteria that thrive in warm and humid places . Decreased sweating as a result of the treatment also alleviates the odor problem.
As an FDA- approved medication, botox injections are used to treat excessive sweating that also occurs in other parts of the body.
How long does the treatment for underarm sweating with Botulinum Toxin (Botox) last?
The effect of excessive underarm sweating treatment with botulinum toxin lasts for an average of 4-6 months. Research has shown that the rate of sweating decreases after the effect of Botulinum toxin wears off. Botulinum toxin method for the treatment of underarm sweating was accepted by the FDA in 2004.
Who Should Not Treat Underarm Sweating with Botulinum Toxin?
Sweating treatment with Botulinum Toxin cannot be applied to pregnant women, breastfeeding women and patients with muscle diseases.
What is the Symptom of Excessive Underarm Sweating?
A person who complains of underarm sweating has excessive wetness under the arm. In this case , neither lotion nor deodorant will help . Clothes have a wet round appearance and color change and deterioration occur due to sweating. Some patients have to change clothes frequently a day due to excessive sweating. This situation can cause unhappiness and social distress in the person.
Is Pain Felt During the Treatment of Underarm Sweating with Botulinum Toxin?
Yes, it is a slightly painful procedure due to the injection. However, thanks to a special device used during the application, mild pain that may be felt during the injection can be prevented.
Will There Be Increased Sweating in Other Parts of My Body?
Patients wonder if there will be increased sweating in other areas other than the area where botox is applied for sweating. Since botulinum toxin will only affect the area where it is applied, there will be no change in the amount of sweating in other areas.
How does botox work for sweating?
Botox reduces sweating by temporarily blocking the chemicals that enable sweat glands to produce sweat. After botox injection, which is used in the treatment of excessive sweating, the sense of touch under the arm is not affected. If you would like to have Botox treatment for underarm sweating, simply make an appointment at our clinic. Approximately three to four days following the injection day, a decrease in excessive sweating begins to be noticed. The full effect of the treatment begins to be observed within two weeks.
Do Botox injections have side effects?
We cool our body by sweating. This is also important for our health. So, while we stop armpit sweating with botox injection, do we prevent our body from cooling down? No. Because the sweat glands in your armpit cover only 2% of your total sweat glands. Blocking the sweat glands in such a small area does not affect your body’s ability to sweat to cool down.
Another concern people have is that sweating less in one part of your body will increase sweating in other parts. But it doesn’t happen in such a situation. It has almost no side effects, the most common side effect is muscle weakness, but this is more valid for areas such as the palms.