What is Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) Treatment?

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that isn’t usually linked to heat or exercise. Perspiration can get so bad that it drops off your palms or seeps through your clothes. Excessive perspiration can ruin your day and lead to shame and social anxiety.

Hyperhidrosis treatment usually helps. It often begins with the use of antiperspirants; however, if that does not help, you may need to try different therapies.

Who is a Good Candidate for Hyperhidrosis Treatment with Botox?

Botox for hyperhidrosis works by blocking the secretion of the chemical that is responsible for activating the sweat glands. Good candidates for hyperhidrosis treatment are individuals who:

Experience excessive sweating that significantly impacts their daily life and self-esteem
Have typically tried over-the-counter antiperspirants without success and are in good health for treatment
At least 18 years old

How Does Hyperhidrosis Treatment Work?

Botox injections for hyperhidrosis work by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which binds with your sweat glands to signal the release of sweat.

Normally, as your body temperature rises, your neurological system triggers your sweat glands. Your body cools itself automatically in this way. However, the nerves that communicate with the sweat glands are hyperactive in those who have hyperhidrosis.

When Botox injections are directly administered into the area of your body that excessively sweats, your overactive nerves are paralyzed. When your nerves can’t signal your sweat glands, you don’t sweat.

The Botox for Hyperhidrosis Procedure

The hyperhidrosis treatment procedure involves an initial consultation with a medical professional to assess the condition. If you take blood thinners, you may be asked to stop taking this medication for a few days before your injections to prevent bruising. Please tell our medical professional about any other medications that you are taking.

You will typically be asked to wear a short-sleeved shirt and avoid shaving your armpits for 2 or 3 days prior to your appointment.

Injections don’t take long and can be completed the same day as your initial consultation. Your appointment will be about 45 minutes; however, the injections will only take 20 to 30 minutes. Our medical professional will mark your skin with ink and inject the Botox using a fine needle. You’ll receive approximately 15 to 20 injections under each underarm.

Post-Care Treatment

The following aftercare advice is important to help reduce the risk of complications, and to help achieve the best possible results from treatment.

After your Botox injections for hyperhidrosis, the skin may be red, swollen and sometimes bruised at the injection sites. This will subside usually within a few days.

Keep the under-arm area clean
Avoid anti-perspirants/ deodorants for 24 hours following treatment
Do not shave the underarm area for 24 hours post-treatment
Avoid any extremes of temperature for the next 24 hours
Avoid exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post-treatment
Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment
No excessive alcohol on the day of the treatment
Do not lie flat or face down for at least 4 hours post treatment
Remain upright for 4 hours after treatment, this can help to reduce product migration
Avoid touching or rubbing the treated after for at least 24 hours after treatment
Avoid any under arm hair removal procedures such as laser or electrolysis for at least 2 weeks post treatment

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Common Questions

Below are some signs and symptoms to hyperhidrosis:

Visible sweating when you are not exerting yourself
Sweat soaked clothing
Sweat interfering with your everyday activities
Skin stays wet for a long period of time
Frequent skin infections on the parts of your body that excessively sweat
Cracked or peeling skin on your feet

Patients can start to experience a difference between 2-4 days. It will take approximately 2 weeks for the Botox injections to take full effect.

Botox injections for hyperhidrosis are temporary and so more maintenance injections will be needed. For underarm sweating you will generally need injections every 7-16 months. For hands and feet, you will need them about every 6 months.

Are there are any risks or side effects of receiving Botox for sweating?

Hyperhidrosis Treatment Recap

Treatment Length

30 minutes

How Long Does Botox for Hyperhidrosis Last?

Up To 16 Months Depending on the Area

Discomfort Level

2/10

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Each individual’s treatment, results and/or discomfort level may vary based upon the circumstances, the patients’ specific situation, as well as the service provider’s judgment and only after further discussion of the patient’s specific situation, goals, risks and benefits and other relevant information. Results cannot be guaranteed.

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