Excessive sweating treatment

We use Botox, Desport to treat hyperhidrosis

Depending on the amount of product and the treated area the procedure takes 20-40 min.

Botox Treatment for Underarm Hyperhidrosis: The results of Botox for axillary hyperhidrosis tend to last longer the more treatments you have. The results of the initial treatment will probably last for around 6 months. Some patients have reported the effects lasting for only 4 months, whereas others have said they lasted for up to a year. If someone has been having the treatment for a number of years, the results may begin to last up to 18 months at a time.

Botox Treatment for Hyperhidrosis in the Hands: For the palms of the hands, the results of Botox treatment seem to wear off after a little less time. 3-5 months is the average period of time it takes for the results to subside. Though it is uncommon, some patients have reported that after Botox treatment, their palmar hyperhidrosis subsided for a whole year.

Apart from the success rates other advantages of Botox treatment for hyperhidrosis include quickness, not being surgical, won't interrupt working or other aspects of your daily routine. Botox is safe and has been used for over a decade now. It has been reported that Botox has relieved sweating by up to 90% in some cases and is thought to be one of the most effective methods for treating Hyperhidrosis. However it is also important to note that the treatment works by blocking the nerve endings which cause glands to produce sweat, these nerve endings will eventually grow back meaning that the procedure is not permanent. Nerve ending re growth usually takes about 6 weeks after which repeat treatment is required. At most the treatment can last for up to 12 months.

While Botox has been used for many years now and is generally seen as a very safe procedure, occasionally it can result in some potentially dangerous side effects. It’s always wise to be aware of the risks involved when undergoing Botox for hyperhidrosis. Possible side effects include: an increase in sweating in parts of the body other than the area treated with Botox, soreness at the injection site, pain during the treatment, emporary muscle paralysis, Flu-like symptoms such as a headache, fever, fatigue, sore throat, mild dry mouthetc. Severe allergic reactions (uncommon) are possible.