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The Results Are in: Botox Quells Hyperhidrosis Troubles
During a summer heatwave, most individuals experience a fair amount of sweating in response to high temperatures.
It can make men and women feel self-conscious and less than refreshed, but is usually limited to very warm months.
However, patients with hyperhidrosis face excessive underarm sweating on a daily basis, and this medical condition can be difficult to manage with deodorant and antiperspirant alone.
Fortunately, Botox is a safe and effective way to control hyperhidrosis in men and women.
Here’s how it can significantly reduce underarm sweating, boost confidence, and improve quality of life.
WHAT IS BOTOX?
Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin type A and is a purified protein that has cosmetic and medical uses.
It gained FDA-approval in 1989 after rigorous testing, and is a tried and true injectable product.
HOW DOES BOTOX TREAT HYPERHIDROSIS?
In 2004, Botox was cleared by the FDA to treat hyperhidrosis by blocking the nerve signals that activate sweat glands.
By interrupting this message, Botox is able to “turn off” sweat glands and decrease sweating up to 85% in the underarms.
ISN’T UNDERARM SWEATING NECESSARY FOR REGULATING BODY TEMPERATURE?
The underarms contain less than 2% of the body’s sweat glands and deactivating them will not affect or inhibit thermal regulation.
Additionally, localized paralysis of sweat glands has not been shown to contribute to compensatory sweating in other parts of the body.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FROM BOTOX FOR HYPERHIDROSIS?
For patients that have suffered from hyperhidrosis most of their lives, Botox can provide tremendous physical and psychological relief.
Men and women no longer have to limit clothing options and activities for fear of excessive underarm sweating.
In fact, Botox for hyperhidrosis offers long-lasting results and has been shown to improve daily functioning, quality of life, and job performance.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TREATMENT?
Prior to receiving Botox injections for excessive underarm sweating, it’s essential that patients seek an experienced and skilled injector.
He/she will be able to evaluate this medical condition and may perform a starch iodine test to identify problem areas.
Next, the underarms will be numbed with a topical or local anesthetic to improve patient comfort during the procedure. Then, a series of Botox injections will be administered in a grid like-fashion to precisely address all overactive sweat glands.
Total treatment time is usually 10-20 minutes.
PRE- AND POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Patients will be instructed to avoid shaving the area for 3-4 days before having Botox for hyperhidrosis.
After treatment, they may resume all normal activities, but should avoid intense exercise and saunas for 1 day.
What can I see improvement in hyperhidrosis after Botox injections?
Within 2-4 days, patients will note a decrease in underarm sweating, and results will peak at 2 weeks. Botox effects for hyperhidrosis can last 4-12 months.
For additional information on alleviating hyperhidrosis with Botox, please call our office today to schedule a consultation.
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