How Botox works for Hyperhidrosis?

Botox may have been known for treating wrinkles, but it has really amazing effects when it comes to stopping excessive sweating.

What Botox actually is?

Botulinum toxin type A is a protein that is produced by bacterium Clostridium which temporarily and mildly inhibits neurotransmitters to paralyze the targeted area. Botox Cosmetic is the brand name for this product. Vistabel and Dysport are other brands of Botox. It has been approved by NHS and FDA for wrinkle remedy, hyperhidrosis, jaw reduction, bruxism, and migraine.

Hyperhidrosis treatment

Commonly known as excessive sweating, hyperhidrosis is an embarrassing issue. It causes wetness in clothes due to release of sweat in large quantity, which also causes unpleasant body odour. Hyperhidrosis typically occurs in hands, underarms and feet, but may also affect other parts of the body.

Usually there are no harmful effects of hyperhidrosis, however it may potentially cause dehydration. People aim to have this treatment mainly for aesthetic improvement.

The treatment is performed at a cosmetic skincare clinic by a registered, well-trained professional. Prior to the treatment, a consultation session is held where the practitioner examines the patient’s medical conditions and determines the quantity and site of injections.

Using local anaesthetic, the procedure involves series of injections at targeted areas where the problem occurs most. The procedure normally takes 10 minutes to complete. It does not cause a lot of pain thanks to usage of anaesthetic.

Once the procedure is done, the patient may leave for home. In the first week, bruising, swelling and redness can appear at the site of injections which should fad away soon. The results start appearing more prominently after the third week which should last for 6-12 months.

The science behind the procedure

The neurotoxic effects of Botox inhibits nerve signals that trigger more sweat releasing from the body. It does not stays for long as the body flushes out those chemicals naturally.

Safety Concerns

Botox for hyperhidrosis is relatively a safe procedure since a vast majority of treatments go successful. Despite that, the risk of complications occurring remains.