Botulinum Toxin Application for Sweating Prevention
“Sweating Botulinum Toxin Application
This application is used to reduce the sweating stimulus in the eccrine sweat glands in cases of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). Botulinum toxin for sweating can be applied to the armpits, hands, and feet.
Armpit Sweating Botulinum Toxin Application
For individuals who have excessive sweating in the armpits or are bothered by armpit sweating, botulinum toxin can be applied to improve their quality of life. The botulinum toxin temporarily reduces the secretion of sweat in the sweat glands under the armpit.
The effects of the application are usually visible within 3 to 10 days. To avoid diminishing the effect on the first day, patients should avoid hot showers and the use of alcohol-based perfumes, deodorants, etc. The duration of the effect of botulinum toxin varies from person to person but generally lasts 4-6 months. A single application per year is usually sufficient, especially before the summer months. However, for patients who experience severe sweating and are satisfied with the quality-of-life improvement, botulinum toxin can be applied twice a year.
The botulinum toxin application for armpit sweating is a very comfortable treatment method that significantly enhances quality of life.
Hand-Foot Sweating Botulinum Toxin Application
For those who suffer from excessive sweating in the hands and feet, botulinum toxin is applied to reduce sweat secretion in the sweat glands. However, the botulinum toxin application for hand and foot sweating is quite painful and tends to be less effective compared to armpit sweating treatments.
Before the application, local anesthetics are used, followed by botulinum toxin injections.
The duration of the effects is shorter than for armpits, and the results can last a few months, depending on the severity of sweating. Therefore, it is mostly recommended for patients who do not respond to other treatments.”
