Elimination of sweating (hyperhidrosis) with botulinum toxin is a common procedure in medicine. Botulinum toxin (also known as Botox) is a substance that temporarily blocks nerve signals leading to muscle contraction. When applied to an area where excessive sweating is occurring, botulinum toxin weakens the activity of the sweat glands and reduces sweating at that site.
Basic information
Consultation:You must see a doctor who specializes in aesthetic medicine or dermatology before starting treatment. The doctor will assess your condition, determine the area where excessive sweating is occurring and decide on the appropriateness of using botulinum toxin.Preparation
Before the actual procedure, it is necessary to clean and disinfect the skin in the area where the botulinum toxin is appliedApplication
After local anaesthesia and disinfection, the doctor injects botulinum toxin directly into the skin in the armpit or palm area with a fine needle. The doctor uses a very thin needle to inject botulinum toxin into the sweat glands in the problem area. The number of injections depends on the extent of sweating and the doctor’s recommendations.- armpits
- palms
- Header
- chest
- head – in hair
Duration of the procedure
The procedure takes an average of 10 minutes. The duration of the effect is individual from 3 months to 1 year (palms on average 3 – 6 months, armpits 6 -12 months).Risks
- swelling around the injection
- itching
- bruising at the injection site
- soreness during the procedure
- transiently reduced muscle strength (application to the palm area)
After the procedure
- do not massage the application site
- rinse the treated area with water only on the day of the procedure
- two to three days after the procedure in the armpit area, it is recommended to wear cotton underwear
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