Sweating is a regular bodily function that helps people to control the temperature of their bodies. But some people sweat more than necessary and usually uncontrollably no matter what time of the day, season or temperature is present. Under those circumstances, we can say that those people are dealing with excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis. 

Generally, men suffer from this condition more than women. This condition is also referred to as a Silent handicap because it can seriously diminish people’s quality of life. People who suffer from excessive sweating feel that this condition makes them feel uncomfortable in social and professional interactions. They slowly lose their self-confidence and start avoiding exposing themselves. This can dramatically affect their life in a negative way.

Excessive sweating can be most intense in the underarms but it can also appear on the palms, feet or head. If it happens only locally then it is called focal hyperhidrosis. It can also happen in larger areas of the body like the back for example. 

Procedure info at a glance

Is it painful? No since anesthetic cream is used
Is there any downtime? No
How many sessions are needed? One
How long does the procedure take? Around 20 minutes
When can I feel the results? After 10-14 days
How often should I do it? Every 6 months

How It Works

WHEN AND WHY DOES EXCESSIVE SWEATING HAPPEN?

Excessive sweating in the underarm area usually starts in adolescence or early adulthood. Palm and feet excessive sweating can start around the age of 13. People can suffer from this condition even if they don’t have other medical conditions. 

The reasons that trigger excessive sweating are usually unclear. They can be connected to heat or emotions in some people. But, a lot of patients who suffer from this condition sweat all the time, no matter what emotions they are experiencing. Their nervous system triggers sweat glands to constantly produce sweat even though their body temperature is normal and their bodies don’t need to cool.  

It can be really difficult to live with excessive sweating. People can use strong antiperspirants but it is usually not very effective. Even if it is not hot, they drip sweat all the time and soak through their clothes.

Luckily, Botox treatment for excessive sweating is an effective procedure that enables patients to keep sweating under control. It is an FDA-approved treatment and therefore safe for treating hyperhidrosis. It can bring brilliant results in reducing this embarrassing condition. Botox injections can reduce excessive sweating for almost 90%. 

HOW DOES BOTOX TREATMENT WORK FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING?

Botox is very well known for its fantastic ability to relax the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles. It is one of the most popular treatments for reducing facial wrinkles and facial rejuvenation. When used for excessive sweating, it works the same as when used for wrinkle treatments. 

Botox is a neurotoxin and a purified protein that blocks the nerves that trigger sweat glands. It is precisely injected into the patient’s armpits with very fine needles which makes it only minimally invasive. Botox treats hyperhidrosis at its base – it targets the overactive nerves and freezes them temporarily. The treated nerves stop being hyperactive and don’t trigger sweat glands so much. As a result, the patient doesn’t sweat excessively anymore. 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BOTOX FOR EXCESSIVE UNDERARM SWEATING?

Botox injectable treatment for hyperhidrosis offers numerous benefits for patients.

It is an absolutely safe procedure which is perhaps one of its biggest advantages. When Botox is injected into the armpits to temporarily freeze the sweat glands, it only affects those sweat glands. Sweat glands in the armpits are only 2% of all sweat glands in the body. Other sweat glands still work properly and help the body to cool. Moreover, stopping the sweat glands in the armpits won’t cause other areas of the body to start sweating more. 

Once patients stop sweating excessively, they decrease their body odor as well. The smell that comes from sweaty armpits is caused by bacteria that live in moist and warm places. When there is no more moisture, there is no more bacteria.

This procedure brings fast-acting results which are noticed generally after just a few days post-treatment. The patients notice that they sweat significantly less than before and can finally live their lives more comfortably. The results are also long-lasting and the patients can see the effects of this treatment for up to a year. 

Botox for excessive sweating is minimally invasive. Although the treatment involves administering Botox with needles, they are small and go just beneath the patient’s skin. Because of that the treatment is only mildly uncomfortable. It doesn’t require downtime and patients can return to their daily activities right away. 

This procedure is done by experienced and certified Lucia Clinic’s doctors. This definitely helps patients to relax because they are in good hands. Also, when performed by experts, this treatment leaves little to no risk that something will go wrong.

The treatment restores patients’ self-confidence. Hyperhidrosis can dramatically reduce patients’ self-esteem and make them feel uncomfortable in social interactions and public places. But once Botox is injected in the armpits and stops hyperactive sweat glands, patients start feeling more confident again and relaxed when interacting with other people. 

Botox for excessive sweating is truly one of the safest and the most effective procedures. 

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

  • WHO IS AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR BOTOX FOR EXCESSIVE UNDERARM SWEATING TREATMENT?

    In order to be sure that the patient is actually suffering from excessive sweating, he/she needs to have a consultation with Lucia Clinic’s doctor. The doctor examines the patient and talks to the patient about the history of his/her excessive sweating.

    Some indications can actually help the patient determine if he/she is dealing with hyperhydration. These indications include:

    Family history of hyperhidrosis
    Experiencing excessive sweating if it is not hot in the previous 6 months.
    Suffering from hyperhidrosis minimally once per week.

    Lucia’s doctors are well trained and their huge experience in performing this treatment guarantees patient’s safety.

    Botox injections are most effective when excessive sweating is localized to one area of the body, for example the armpits.

    This treatment is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding ladies and for patients who have neuromuscular disorders.

  • WHAT DOES THE BOTOX FOR EXCESSIVE UNDERARM SWEATING TREATMENT INCLUDE?

    This treatment doesn’t require any special pre-treatment preparation. It is advisable to stop taking blood-thinning medications like aspirin or ibuprofen to prevent excessive bleeding or bruising during and after the treatment.

    Before the treatment, the patient’s armpits are carefully cleaned. Then the doctor applies a topical numbing cream to the patient’s armpits in order to make the procedure less uncomfortable. The very treatment is not really painful because the needles that are used to inject Botox are very fine. Patients generally handle the treatment quite well and don’t find it painful.

    After the patient’s armpits are numbed, the doctor injects Botox just underneath the patient’s skin. The doctor follows a previously drawn grid and injects only a small amount of Botox into the strategically marked injection sites. The sites are 1 or 2 centimeters distant. Once the whole grid in one armpit is covered the doctor repeats the process on the other armpit and finishes the procedure.
    The procedure is quite fast and can be finished in 20 minutes.
    The patient should have another session after a week because the doctor may have missed some targeted areas during the first session. This way the patient is guaranteed to get the best possible outcomes.

  • IS THERE A DOWNTIME AFTER BOTOX FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING?

    No, because the treatment is only minimally invasive. The patient can return to his/her daily activities right away.
    The patient should only avoid saunas, hot baths and strenuous exercise the day after the treatment.

  • WHAT SIDE EFFECTS ARE CAUSED BY BOTOX FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING TREATMENT?

    Again since this treatment is mildly uncomfortable, it doesn’t cause many side effects. The patient may experience redness, swelling and bruising at the injection sites, but these sensitivities should resolve quickly.

  • WHAT RESULTS DOES BOTOX FOR EXCESSIVE UNDERARM SWEATING ACHIEVE?

    Generally, Botox injections can reduce hyperhidrosis by approximately 90%. The patient can notice initial results 2 to 4 days post-treatment. The best outcomes are seen 2 weeks after the procedure. The results include significantly reduced sweating between 4 and 12 months. After that the patient can get additional touch-up procedure to keep the effects of Botox even further. After managing excessive sweating, the patient’s quality of life drastically improves and his/her daily routine is much more comfortable.