You've probably heard the botulinum toxin For their greats profits on the face, but many people don't know his incredible effect against extreme sweating.

Excessive sweating, better known as Hyperhidrosis, is a condition that many people suffer from. The armpits, the palms of the hands, and the face are areas where there is a greater density of sweat glands and extreme sweating is usually more noticeable there.

However, Hyperhidrosis is a condition that can be treated with Botulinum Toxin application as an alternative to the operating room.

First, let's better understand what Hyperhidrosis or Excessive Sweating is.

Sweat is the body's normal response to factors such as heat or physical activity. In some cases, the sweating may be much greater and without the need to be in constant movement or high temperatures, to the point of having a “drip” of it. As mentioned before, the areas most affected by Hyperhidrosis may be the armpits and/or the palms of the hands.

What is the application of toxin?

It starts with a test called Minor Test, which consists of applying iodine to detect the areas with the sweat glands that are most active.

Subsequently, a small infiltration with microinjections of botulinum toxin is performed in the treated area, and in this way, sweat production is blocked, preventing the stimulus produced by the sweat glands from continuing to secrete excess sweat.

What are the benefits of using botulinum toxin to control hyperhidrosis?

• The application time is no longer than 20 minutes.
• It does not require anaesthesia.
• The level of pain during the procedure is minimal
• It does not need any type of disability. The patient can return to daily activities immediately.
• The effect appears between the second and fourth day after application to the armpits.
• It does not pose any risk to the patient. Remember that the body has other ways of sweating.
• It is an outpatient and zero invasive procedure.
  
  

Is it a permanent treatment? Will there never be sweat again?

Botulinum toxin treatment can last up to 6 months. However, like all procedures, the Results may vary depending on the patient's condition.

It is important to note that this It doesn't guarantee that sweat production will stop completely and that other areas will not sweat either. The body requires the sweating process and the application of the toxin is in specific areas where sweating is more excessive.

It is important to maintain a constant communication with the surgeon who performs the procedure to find out what the applications should be like and what are the steps to follow.

If you want to start this or another procedure, Schedule your consultation evaluation with Dr. Adriana Ruiz.