Underarm botox allows people with excessive sweating problems to get rid of wet armpits and stained clothes. Excessive sweating can cause a person to be in a difficult situation, especially in crowded environments. People with sweating problems are constantly worried about smelling bad, walking around with stained clothes, restricted movement and disturbing the other party in contact. This leads to avoidance of dark-coloured clothes and to a bad appearance of make-up and cosmetic products by running with sweat. In addition, people who sweat excessively are often perceived by others as unkempt and dirty.

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One of the most preferred methods in solving the problem of excessive sweating is underarm botox treatment. Underarm botox allows sweating to be controlled by applying botox to the muscles around the sweat glands. In this way, people have a more sterile, dry and stylish appearance. Underarm botox both improves quality of life and restores self-confidence.

Why Does Excessive Sweating Occur?

Sweating is a necessary and normal process for the body to maintain its temperature. Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is excessive sweating independent of the body’s control. There is no need for movement or very hot weather for hyperhidrosis to occur. The causes of hyperhidrosis can be the following:

  • Menopause Sweating may increase due to hormonal changes.
  • Diabetes (Diabetes): Fluctuations in blood sugar levels can trigger sweating.
  • Alcohol Addiction: Alcohol consumption can overwork the sweat glands.
  • Thyroid Diseases: Overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) may increase sweating.
  • Heart Diseases: Heart diseases can cause sweating.
  • Stroke (stroke): Damage to the brain can affect sweating patterns.
  • Parkinson’s Disease: May cause sweating due to its effects on the nervous system.
  • Cancer Some types of cancer and treatments can increase sweating.
  • Stress and Anxiety: Psychological conditions can cause excessive sweating by stimulating sweat glands.
  • Genetic Factors: It is more common in people with a family history of hyperhidrosis.
  • Hormonal Causes: Hormonal imbalances can increase sweating.
  • Psychological Causes: Anxiety and other psychological disorders can trigger sweating.

Determining the cause of hyperhidrosis is guiding in the selection of the treatment method to be applied. Methods such as drug therapy, surgical method, laser, iontopheresis, local antiperspirant, botox are solutions applied to control excessive sweating.

What is Armpit Botox?

Armpit botox; It is a botox procedure performed to eliminate excessive sweating and related conditions such as prevention of social relations, loss of self-confidence, bad odour, unstylish appearance, loss of water and sodium in the body. The function of Botox is to reduce sweating by preventing the contraction of the muscles around the sweat glands in the armpit area. With underarm botox, it is ensured that the person gets rid of wet and stained clothes, giving a bad image in the community, and sweat odour.

Who is Underarm Botox Performed?

Underarm botox is an ideal treatment method for people with excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). This treatment is especially preferred in the following cases:

  • Those with Excessive Sweating Complaints: Armpit botox is very effective for people who constantly sweat excessively in daily life and are uncomfortable with this situation.
  • People whose social and professional life is affected: People who are in a difficult situation in social or professional life due to sweating and who feel constantly uncomfortable and insecure.
  • Those who cannot find a solution with cosmetic products: Botox treatment is preferred in cases where cosmetic products such as deodorant and antiperspirant are insufficient and sweating cannot be controlled.
  • People without Health Problems: People who are in good general health, do not have a serious health problem and do not have any allergic reaction to botox injections.
  • Those seeking psychological comfort: Botox treatment provides an important relief for people who are psychologically affected by the problem of sweating, whose self-confidence is damaged and whose quality of daily life decreases.

Underarm botox treatment reduces sweating by blocking the nerves around the sweat glands and helps the person to lead a more comfortable, safe and dry life.

How Is Underarm Botox Performed?

In order to perform underarm botox, it is first necessary to undergo a specialist doctor examination. The purpose of the examination; to eliminate this condition by determining the cause of excessive sweating of the person. Medication, botox, shock therapy or surgery may be appropriate for the solution of excessive sweating problem.

Underarm botox is a method that is frequently applied in excessive sweating problem and satisfactory results are obtained. Before the application, the armpit area of the person is cleaned. The botox substance is transferred to the application area, which is numbed by local anaesthesia with cream, with the help of an injector. The botox procedure applied to approximately 15 different points under the armpit is completed within 10-15 minutes. After the application, the person can return to his daily life immediately.

What Should Be Considered After Armpit Botox?

After the armpit botox procedure, the following should be considered in order to achieve maximum efficiency from botox:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Strenuous activities should not be performed.
  • Plenty of water should be consumed.

How Many Days Does Underarm Botox Work?

It is normal for some people to experience effects such as swelling and redness for the first 24-48 hours after underarm botox application. Armpit botox begins to show itself after the 3rd day when such effects begin to disappear. The full formation of the control provided by the botox substance on the muscles takes place within 10-14 days. It is very important to follow the doctor’s recommendations in this process. After a maximum of 14 days after Botox, excessive sweating is balanced and a healthy and stable sweating condition is reached.

Is Underarm Botox Permanent?

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Underarm botox has a permanence of 4-6 months. During this period, the botox substance is slowly dissolved and excreted from the body. The fact that Botox is not permanent in the body is proof that it is a healthy and harmless method. Any substance that does not dissolve and dissolve in the body should not be used in procedures such as filling and botox.

When the effect of underarm botox disappears completely, the duration of effect can be prolonged by re-botoxing. Repeating botox once every 6 months provides a long-term solution to the problem of excessive sweating.

Underarm Botox Prices

The dose and botox brand used in underarm botox treatment determine the effectiveness and duration of the treatment, while also affecting the cost. In addition, the experience and expertise of the doctor applying the treatment also plays a decisive role on the price. The price may also differ if the treatment is combined with other aesthetic or medical procedures.

The most accurate and up-to-date price information is determined after the examination by our specialist doctors. During the examination, your skin structure and your needs are evaluated, a special treatment plan is created for you and a clear pricing is made according to this plan.

Is Underarm Botox Painful?

Underarm botox is a procedure performed with an injector. The incision is not opened, general anaesthesia is not taken, no stitches are applied. Therefore, pain and pain are not felt. For people who are sensitive to the injector, anaesthetic cream is applied to the application area before the procedure. There is no pain and soreness during and after the procedure. It is not necessary to take painkillers.

Is It Possible to Stop Sweating with Armpit Botox?

Underarm botox treatment is not a solution that completely stops sweating. Complete cessation of sweating is not aimed in any treatment method. The normal course of sweating is very beneficial and necessary for the body.

Underarm botox allows sweat glands to sweat in a controlled manner. Thus, the person can continue his daily life comfortably without experiencing excessive sweating and the problems it brings.

Is Armpit Botox Dangerous?

Armpit botox has no danger and harm when applied by a specialist and experienced doctor. Botox is not a substance that stays in the body continuously. It dissolves in the body and is slowly excreted from the body. The botox brands used are FDA approved.

In order to avoid health problems and bad aesthetic appearances while having Botox procedure, institutions such as clinics, offices, hospitals, medical centres approved by the Ministry of Health should be preferred. People other than doctors should not be treated.

Does Underarm Botox Stop Sweating in the Whole Body?

Armpit botox is an effective application only in the armpit area. It does not offer a solution to excessive sweating in other parts of the body. For excessive sweating in other areas (such as hands, feet, face, groin), botox application can also be applied to those areas.

What are the Advantages of Underarm Botox?

The advantages of underarm botox are as follows:

  • The person gets rid of situations such as loss of self-confidence, discomfort and anxiety caused by excessive sweating. The person exhibits self-confident, comfortable and sociable behaviours in social relations.
  • Wandering around with wet, stained clothes under the armpits ends. Dry, clean and stylish appearance is maintained. Dark coloured clothes or suits can be worn easily.
  • The risk of sweat odour is eliminated.
  • Rash or irritation of the armpit caused by sweating is eliminated.
  • The person gets rid of the problem of excessive sweating quickly, practically and easily.
  • There is no pain or discomfort during the procedure.
  • The procedure is performed without general anesthesia and without opening an incision.
  • Botox prices are more economical than other surgical and non-surgical treatments.
  • Botox shows its effect for 4-6 months.

Does Underarm Botox Leave Scars?

Since underarm botox is done with an injection, it does not leave scars. Procedures that do not involve incisions or stitches do not leave any marks on the skin.

Which Other Areas Can Sweat Botox Be Applied To?

In addition to the underarm area, sweat botox can also be applied to the palms, feet, groin, and face (forehead). The function of botox is to limit the movement of the muscles responsible for sweating in the area where it is applied. In this way, excessive sweating is prevented, and sweating is kept in balance. Sweat botox can be performed on any area where it is needed using the same application technique.

Why Should I Get Underarm Botox?

Excessive sweating in the underarm area is a condition that causes discomfort in daily life. Unexpected wetness, stains, and odors under the arms negatively affect a person’s image. Social and work relationships may suffer, and the individual may become unhappy due to concerns about sweating.

Underarm botox is the easiest solution to all problems related to excessive sweating. In addition to being easy to apply, it is painless, affordable, low-risk, and provides quick results. Moreover, applying it twice a year ensures lasting effects throughout the entire year.

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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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