Botox for Hyperhidrosis

Everything You Need to Know About Botox for Sweating at EMORA Dubai

Affecting many parts of the body, including the underarms, hands, feet, and face, excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can be an embarrassing and uncomfortable condition. Emora Polyclinic provides efficient Botox treatments to help control and lessen too much sweating. For those seeking relief from this disorder, Botox offers a solution since it momentarily blocks the signals activating sweat glands. Emora guarantees the best possible outcomes to improve your comfort and confidence by means of experienced professionals and tailored treatment.

What is Botox?

Botox, a neurotoxin causing botulism, is used for cosmetic purposes like smoothing facial wrinkles and treating neuromuscular disorders like hyperhidrosis and migraines. It is safe if used sensibly by a qualified medical practitioner. FDA-approved Botox is suitable for those excessively perspiring from their armpits and can also be used "off-label" to reduce sweating in other areas like the hands, feet, and face. It is important to consult a medical practitioner before using Botox.

Note

Using a medication for something other than what it was prescribed to treat is known as off-label medicine. In this case, Botox hasn't undergone the same level of thorough testing to validate its efficacy and safety for treating too much sweating in other body parts.

Pros and cons of Botox for sweating

Botox for sweating pros

•  less invasive,
• less painful
• generally safe
• can effectively reduce sweat production by 90% after two weeks, compared to surgical methods.

Botox for sweating cons

• Botox: Expensive, Painful Treatment
• Considered painful in palms or soles.
• Requires follow-up injections every 7-16 months.
• FDA-approved for armpits.
• Possible mild side effects.

How do Botox injections work to treat sweating?

Botox injections block the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that signals sweat glands to release sweat. In hyperhidrosis patients, overactive nerves signaling sweat glands are paralyzed by Botox injections.

 This prevents sweating in the specific area where the injection is injected, preventing overactive nerves from signaling the glands.

 However, Botox only prevents sweating in the specific area where it is injected.

Where is Botox used on the body to treat sweating?

Botox's Use in Treatments
 

• Currently approved for underarm sweating, with evidence showing over 50% reduction for at least 6 months. Off-label used to treat other body areas.
• Limited research on palm sweating, with 25-50% reduction for 3 weeks to 6 months
• Face sweating treatment with 5-6 months of reduced sweating, most common side effect being forehead muscle paralysis.
• Foot sole sweating control, with 73% satisfaction in a 2018 study.

How do I prepare for the procedure?

A quick and easy process done right in your doctor's office are Botox injections. Usually advised by doctors is to avoid shaving your armpits two or three days before your appointment and to wear a short-sleeved shirt. Should you take blood thinners, your doctor might ask you to stop for a few days prior to injection to avoid bruising. Tell your doctor about any drugs you take; avoid stopping any unless advised by your doctor.

What is it like to get Botox injections?

Your appointment will likely last about 45 minutes but the injections will only take 20 to 30 minutes.

An experienced practitioner will help Botox injections to be most effective. One can finish injections in an office visit and they take little time. Using a fine needle, a professional will mark your skin with ink and inject the Botox medication just beneath the surface. Fifteen to twenty injections totaling a grid pattern around your area of concern will be administered. Some clinics might offer you just slightly more. The practitioner might offer you ice or a numbing agent to help avoid discomfort.Soon after your Botox injections, you can go back to work and regular life. The practitioner will probably ask you to arrange a follow-up visit to touch-on any missed areas.

When do the effects of Botox kick in for sweating?

Right after getting Botox injections, you can start your usual activities. Usually, your results show 2 to 4 days, and the injections take 2 weeks to fully affect.

Botox's temporary effects mean you will need more injections going forward. Usually for underarm sweating, booster injections are required every 7 to 16 months. For the hands and feet, results might not hold as long; you might have to repeat your treatment after roughly six months. Still, not much study has looked at Botox's success for these body parts.

What to expect after treatment

Botox Injections and Results

• Results show within two to four days, taking two weeks to fully affect.
• Temporary effects require more injections.
• Underarm sweating requires booster injections every 7 to 16 months.
• Hands and feet may require treatment after roughly six months.
• Limited research on Botox's success in these body parts.

What are the risks and side effects of Botox for sweating?

Possible side effects include:

• pain or bruising at the injection site
• skin irritation
• bleeding
• headache
• flu symptoms
• droopy eyelid (for facial injections)
• eye dryness or tearing (for facial injections)
• facial paralysis (for facial injections)

Serious side effects of Botox injections are extremely rare. Serious side effects happen when the Botox affects your entire body. This can happen hours, days, or weeks after your injections. Rare but serious side effects include:

• muscle weakness in the entire body
• trouble seeing
• difficulty breathing
• loss of bladder control

Conclusion

Botox is a cost-effective treatment for excessive sweating, improving quality of life for some. It may be a viable option if other treatments like prescription antiperspirants don't work.