Individuals with excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) may face serious difficulties in their daily lives. Conditions such as soaked clothes, bad odours and stains can negatively affect their self-confidence. Hyperhidrosis patients may have to avoid simple social interactions such as shaking hands and hugging, which may gradually distance them from social environments. In addition, people who sweat constantly may present an unhygienic and unkempt image.

Sweating treatment with Botox offers an effective solution for individuals with this problem. Thanks to Botox application, excessive sweating is controlled, making people feel more confident and comfortable in society. In this way, they can participate more actively in social life and regain their self-confidence.

What is Excessive Sweating?

Sweating is a reaction that every healthy person should have in order to balance body temperature. Excessive sweating, also called hyperhidrosis, is the secretion of fluid by the sweat glands under all conditions, regardless of conditions that require normal sweating such as temperature, humidity, intense movement. Excessive sweating negatively affects the quality of life of the person. The person avoids contact with other people because he/she feels wetness on his/her skin and clothes at unexpected moments.

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With excessive sweating, facial make-up deteriorates, armpit stains occur, wetness occurs in the places where you sit and lean on. A person with sweaty hands wets the places he/she touches, cannot concentrate on his/her work and cannot shake hands. Hyperhidrosis is a condition that negatively affects work and social life but is treatable.

What are the Causes of Excessive Sweating?

Excessive sweating is usually seen in areas such as palms, soles of the feet, armpits, face and its incidence is between 1-5%. Hyperhidrosis usually occurs due to the following reasons:

  • Hereditary traits
  • Hormonal disorders
  • Side effects of medication
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid gland disease
  • Neurological diseases
  • Cancer
  • Metabolic diseases
  • Infection
  • Intensive stress

There are also cases where the cause of excessive sweating cannot be determined. Excessive sweating of unknown cause called primary hyperhidrosis starts in childhood. This disease, which reduces the quality of life, can be controlled by various treatment methods.

What are Hyperhidrosis Treatment Methods?

There are various treatment methods for excessive sweating:

  • Medication
  • Local antiperspirant
  • Laser application
  • Surgical method
  • Botox treatment

Which hyperhidrosis treatment method is best for the person is determined by the doctor’s examination. In the examination, the cause of hyperhidrosis is tried to be determined, and tests and analyses are performed if necessary.

What is Botox Sweating Treatment?

Botox sweating treatment is performed to control the sweating glands and prevent excessive sweating. Starch iodine test is used for the precise determination of the excessive sweating area.

Botox is applied to these points where sweating is intense. The function of sweating botox under the skin is to prevent excessive sweat secretion by stimulating the sweat glands of the botox substance (botulinum toxin) transmitted to the nerve endings.

Botox sweating treatment is at the forefront because it is a practical, short, painless and effective treatment method.

How is Botox Sweating Treatment Performed?

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Anaesthetic cream is applied to the area with excessive sweating before the application. Botox content is transferred little by little to various points of the application area with the help of an injector. After this procedure, which takes 10-15 minutes, the person can return to his daily life immediately. It is a painless, painless, easy and comfortable application.

After the application, the effect of botox on the muscles and the control of sweating glands manifests itself within 3-7 days.

Botox Sweating Treatment Costs

Botox sweating treatment prices vary according to factors such as the region where botox is applied, the experience of the practising physician, the quality of the material used, botox brand, botox dosage. In order to learn the price of Botox sweating treatment, you should definitely undergo a specialist physician examination and find out whether you are suitable for this procedure.

What Should Be Considered After Botox Sweating Treatment?

In order to effectively benefit from the results of the application after Botox sweating treatment, it is necessary to pay attention to the following:

  • The application area must be protected from impacts.
  • Water should not be touched for the first 6 hours. Warm water should be preferred when washing afterwards.
  • After botox applied to the face and head area, the head should be kept upright for the first 24 hours, should not be tilted forward, and should not lie face down. In botox applied to the hand area, the hand should not be made into a fist and should not be squeezed.
  • Do not go out in the sun and stay away from hot and steamy environments such as baths and saunas.
  • Alcohol and smoking should be avoided.
  • Make-up should not be applied to the application area for the first 24 hours, cosmetics should not be applied.
  • Hairdressing services should be avoided for the first 48 hours.
  • The application area should not be massaged or itched.

Who is Botox Sweating Treatment Applied to?

In order to apply Botox sweating treatment, it is absolutely necessary to undergo a doctor’s control. The reason for this is to determine the most appropriate treatment method for the solution of the person’s sweating problem and to determine whether there is an obstacle for botox application.

The following conditions must also be met in order for Botox sweating treatment to be applied:

  • Being over 18 years of age.
  • Not being pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Not having muscle disease or neurological disorders that prevent Botox.
  • No risk of allergic reaction.

Which Areas Is Botox Sweating Treatment Applied?

Botox sweating treatment is most commonly applied to areas such as armpits, hands, feet, face, groin area. The main purpose of botox applied to all these areas; botulinum toxin (botox) applied to sweat glands blocks nerve conduction and stops sweating.

One of the treatment methods developed for the solution of excessive sweating of the armpit, also called axillary hyperhidrosis, is underarm botox. As a result of excessive sweating, the armpit area of the person becomes wet, skin irritation and bad odour occur. Stains and wetness are observed in the armpit area of the clothing. The social life of the person is negatively affected both because the person feels wet (sweaty) and the clothes look bad. With armpit botox, the person can get rid of this problem easily and comfortably.

One of the most effective solutions to the problem of excessive sweating of the hand area called palmar hyperhidrosis is hand botox. Excessive sweating of the hand is a negative situation because the palms are constantly wet. The person suffers from excessive sweating while shaking hands and doing work with their hands. With hand botox, the problem of sweating in the palms ends and the person is provided with a better quality of life.

The problem of excessive sweating in the foot area called plantar hyperhidrosis is solved with foot botox applied to the soles of the feet. Excessive sweating on the soles of the feet leads to the formation of fungus and bacteria due to the feet remaining wet for a long time. Foot odour occurs. This situation, which affects both the social life and physical health of the person, is solved with foot botox, allowing the person to reach a comfortable and healthy position.

Botox on the face is performed to prevent excessive sweating on the face as well as to eliminate the effects of aging. People who experience excessive sweating especially in the forehead area can get rid of these problems with facial sweating botox treatment. The difference between sweating botox and anti-wrinkle botox is that the doses and application points are different. Facial sweating botox makes the face look dry, sterile and presentable.

Is Botox Sweating Treatment Permanent?

Botox sweating treatment is not a permanent solution method. The duration of permanence varies according to the applied area and the metabolic characteristics of the person. Sweating botox applied to the hand and foot area shows an average of 4-6 months of permanence. This is because these areas are both mobile and more exposed to heat. Sweating botox applied to the face and armpit areas lasts for an average of 6-9 months. When the effect of botox ends, the duration of effect can be increased by having it done again.

Are There Side Effects of Armpit Botox?

Underarm botox is never performed on people who are found to be inconvenient or who are likely to have side effects.

The only, mild side effect of underarm botox is swelling and redness under the armpit in some people after application. These effects disappear within 1-2 days. The person can make ice compresses to remove the effects and provide relief.

Is Armpit Sweating Treatment Different?

Unlike other treatment methods, underarm sweating treatment is a procedure that temporarily stops the movement of the muscles and nerves in the armpit and thus keeps the operation of the sweat glands under control. Its difference from other methods is that it is not permanent and maintains its effectiveness for a certain period of time. It is possible to make the effect permanent by constantly renewing the underarm botox.

Unlike other application areas, botox is applied to 10-15 points in armpit botox. Each point receives 100-150 units of botox in a single procedure. Botox application point, botox dose is different for the treatment of each region.

Is There Any Harm of Botox Sweating Treatment?

Botox sweating treatment does not pose any risk to health when applied under the right conditions, in the right area, in the right dose and by the right person. In order for Botox not to be harmful, it should be applied by experienced, specialist doctors in health institutions such as clinics, clinics, hospitals.

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Author : Op. Dr Leyla ARVAS

Dr Leyla Arvas is an internationally recognised specialist in aesthetic surgery based in Istanbul. Graduated in 1998 from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, she has developed her expertise by studying in Taiwan, Japan and Spain during her 20 years of experience.

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