Hperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating and can commonly affect the underarm (axillary) area. In the UK, Botox is licensed for the treatment of localised axillary hyperhidrosis.
At Prestige Dermal Aesthetics in Ashby De La Zouch this treatment involves administering small, superficial injections into the sweat glands, which block the nerve signals responsible for sweat production. While Botox does not cure hyperhidrosis, it can provide effective temporary relief from excessive sweating. To maintain optimal results, treatment is typically repeated every five to six months.
Prior to treatment, a detailed medical history and assessment of your needs and expectations will be taken to ensure that treatment is suitable for you.
Treatment is not suitable for the following patients:
Those with known hypersensitivity to Botulinum toxin A.
Neuromuscular disorders such as Myasthenia Gravis or Eaton lambert syndrome
Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Co-treatment with other medicinal products which interfere with neuromuscular transmission.
<18 years of age
Treatment is not recommended if you are suffering from skin infection in or near treatment area.
Cautions for treatment
Patients who are on aspirin, anticoagulants, Vitamin E might be at increased risk of bruising.
Alcohol can increase bruising which should be avoided the day before and after treatment.
Vigorous exercise, sun exposure, sun beds, sauna should be avoided for 48 hours after treatment.
Small amounts of Botox are injected into the skin to block the nerve signals that stimulate the apocrine sweat glands, reducing sweat production. While this treatment does not cure hyperhidrosis, it can provide temporary relief from excessive sweating. To maintain its effectiveness, the treatment typically needs to be repeated every five to six months.
Botulinum toxin has been proven to be safe for human use, in the low doses used in aesthetics. However as with all treatments, side effects can occur which include:
Redness around injection site.
The site may be a little painful and small bruises can form, but these symptoms go away within a day or two.
While many patients may feel apprehensive about injections, the fact is that discomfort is normally minimal as the injections are superficial and the needles used are very fine. Treatment is normally well tolerated with no anaesthetic necessary.
Most people will notice a difference after a few days but sometimes it can look irregular as the toxin begins to exert its effects on some muscles but not others. This should balance out, with full effect visible after 2 weeks.. The effect normally lasts up to 6 months for hyperhidrosis (sweating).