Hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating - is a common condition that can affect the whole body or just some specific areas. Sometimes excess sweating gets better as you age but there are many things you can do, and treatments that can help, which are generally explored with your own GP. Excessive sweating can happen for no obvious reason, due to another condition you may have or as a side effect of a drug you are taking.

If you have tried other methods such as: stronger antiperspirants instead of deodorant, armpit or sweat shields, foot powders and soap substitutes, and your condition is not getting any better then Botox™ injections can help (these may not be available on the NHS).

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How do Botox injections work for excessive sweating?

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Botox™ works by blocking the nerves responsible for activating your sweat glands. Normally, your nervous system activates your sweat glands when your body temperature rises. This is how your body automatically cools itself. In people who suffer with hyperhidrosis the nerves that signal the sweat glands are overactive.

Botox™ injections are given directly into the area of your body that commonly sweats - your overactive nerves are essentially paralyzed in this area so that when your nerves can’t signal your sweat glands, you don’t sweat. However, Botox™ only prevents sweating in the specific area where it’s injected.

 

What areas are treated with Botox™ injections?

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Studies have found that Botox™ successfully treats sweaty palms in 80 to 90 percent of cases. However, the treatments don’t last quite as long as the underarm treatments. Studies also show that Botox works to treat forehead sweat where it can reduce sweating by 75 percent for about five months.

Researchers believe that Botox™ could help with sweating on the soles of the feet, however few studies have been done. Of particular concern is that injections in the feet are far more painful, however numbing cream is applied prior to the procedure taking place and this can help with the discomfort clients may feel.

 

18+ only

Duration: 1 Hour

Cost: £300

Results: Last for 6-18 months

Product Used: Botox™