Hyperhidrosis is the medical name given to the condition of excessive sweating. This problem is usually localized in the underarms, palms and soles. Those who suffer from excessive sweating, it is a serious consideration that can affect daily life, relationships and careers. But this problem can be solved.
What does having the procedure involve?
With an injection treatment of a form of Botulinum Toxin, i.e BOTOX®, sweating in that area can stop. When BOTOX® is placed near the sweat glands the signals to sweat is stopped. It can take a few days or more to work but the results can be dramatic.
On average, there is over 80% decrease of sweat production in that area that lasts on average for seven months. Sometimes, up to a third of patients can go one year before they return for further treatment. Therefore, you are treated once or maybe twice per year and don't have to worry about constantly treating the area.
Underarms (axilla) are the most common and easiest place to administer Botox. A simple solution (iodine) is put on the skin to see the exact area a person sweats from and then Botox is injected with tiny needles just under the skin. It takes only minutes to complete.
Hands also work very well with BOTOX®. Because the hands are a sensitive area it is common to have some anesthetic cream placed on the palms so that the injections are painless. BOTOX® can also be used for excess sweating of the forehead. Most sweating occurs near the hair line and drips down the face. With a few simple injections this often very visible area of sweating can treated. Feet, like the hands often require some anesthetic before treatment. It is not uncommon to find improvement of the feet after just the hands are treated. Although many people have a high level of satisfaction with treatment of the feet it can sometimes not be as predictable as the hands and underarms as to the degree of treatment success.
What are the side effects, risks or complications of the procedure?
There are a few possible side effects from the BOTOX® cosmetic injections but they are rare and reversible. Sometimes an injection is not effective and a repeat is necessary. Patients may see some minor swelling or bruising on rare occasions. We advise that you do not take any aspirin before your treatment as this can increase the chances of swelling or bruising.
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