Benefits

The main benefit in receiving treatment for hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin injections is relief from excessive sweating.

History

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that is characterized by abnormally excessive sweating. It refers to any abnormal sweating that is not related to exercise or heat. The condition may affect body parts such as the face, underarms, feet and hands.?

Administered via minimally-invasive injections, botulinum toxin treatment offers a simple and painless way of treating hyperhidrosis. The botulinum toxin injection has obtained FDA approval in 2004 for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis in patients who are unresponsive to topical treatments such as prescription antiperspirants.

Process

Your specialist will firstly carry out a consultation with you to find out your skin concerns and goals. To treat hyperhidrosis, botulinum toxin is administered into the affected areas via small injections. Each treatment takes about 10 to 20 minutes to complete. Botulinum toxin injections are performed only by licensed medical practitioners that have undergone adequate training.