BOTULINUM TOXIN (BOTOX®) FOR SWEATING (Hyperhidrosis)

How do Botox injections work to treat sweating?

Botox injections block the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which binds with your sweat glands to signal the release of sweat.

When you receive Botox injections directly into the area of your body that commonly sweats, your overactive nerves are essentially paralyzed. When your nerves can’t signal your sweat glands, you don’t sweat. However, Botox only prevents sweating in the specific area where it’s injected.

Where is Botox used on the body to treat sweating?

The procedure:

After applying a numbing agent, skin will be barked with ink and inject the Botox medication just below the surface of the skin using a fine needle. You’ll receive 15 to 20 injections that form a grid pattern around your area of concern. The procedure will last about 45 min.

What to expect after treatment:

You should be able to go home immediately after your procedure. Generally, little aftercare is needed. You may feel tender around the treated area for the next day or so.

Post-care indication:

It usually takes between 2 and 4 days to notice your results and 2 weeks for the injections to take full effect.

The effects of Botox are temporary, which means you’ll need more injections in the future. For underarm sweating, booster injections are generally needed every 7 to 16 months. Results may not last as long for the hands and feet, and you may need to repeat your treatment after about 6 months.

Come to visit us in your Beauty Medical Clinic in Zollikon, Zurich for your individualised treatment plan.

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