Botox for Treating Excessive Sweating
In the treatment, botulinum toxin is injected into the skin of the problematic area as small droplets. The treatment is usually done without local anesthesia when treating the forehead or armpit area. In other areas, numbing cream is often used.
The effect of the treatment will show after a few days, and the final result can be seen after 7-10 days. The results last for 3-6 months, and treatments for maintaining the result are therefore needed.
Risks of the Treatment
Small bruises are possible in all injection treatments. To minimize bruising, we recommend refraining from using infection pain medication and omega-3 and fish oil supplements for 2 weeks prior to the treatment.
Botox treatment for excessive sweating can cause mild side effects in the muscles of the treated area. For example, the forehead’s flexibility may decrease in forehead Botox injections (the same way as in aesthetic Botox treatment).
The treatment is not done to those currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
Usually, the client themselves retrieves the medication from the pharmacy and brings it to the doctor’s appointment.
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Before Treatment
- Skin inflammation in the treatment area may prevent the treatment from being performed.
- Usually, the patient retrieves the medication from the pharmacy with a prescription and brings it to the doctor’s appointment. The first treatment can also be performed without a prior prescription.
Treatment
- The treatment takes 10–30 minutes, depending on its extent.
- Very small needles are used in the treatment.
After Treatment
- Slight redness and swelling may be visible at the injection sites for a short time.
- We recommend avoiding sweating for the rest of the treatment day. When treating the facial area, we also recommend avoiding makeup for the rest of the treatment day.
- The skin may be washed and get wet normally.
- The effect of the treatment begins to appear within a few days after the treatment. The final results can be seen within 1–2 weeks.
- The effect usually lasts for 4–8 months. Repeat treatments are needed to maintain the results.
