Botox injections can be used to treat hyperhidrosis of the body. The most popular areas to treat are the armpits, feet, and hands. Botox works to block the action of the nerves that activate the sweat glands, reducing the amount of sweating. Patients who experience excessive sweating that interferes with their daily activities are good candidates for the treatment. There has also been a rise in Hollywood celebrities using this treatment to reduce the effects and maintenance of everyday sweating
Botox, FDA-approved, is renowned for its cosmetic prowess in smoothing facial wrinkles by temporarily relaxing muscles. Beyond its cosmetic use, physicians also harness Botox’s therapeutic potential to alleviate neuromuscular conditions like migraines, muscle spasms, and hyperhidrosis—a condition characterised by excessive and abnormal sweating.
Individuals who suffer from hyperhidrosis have sweat glands that become hyperactive, resulting in excessive perspiration unrelated to physical activity or temperature. It commonly affects areas like the palms, armpits, soles of the feet, chest, and face. For most individuals, hyperhidrosis isn’t typically a serious health concern. For many, hyperhidrosis isn’t usually a significant health risk. Nonetheless, it can cause discomfort and embarrassment and disrupt daily life.
Botox, scientifically known as Botulinum Toxin, is often celebrated for its cosmetic prowess in smoothing wrinkles and fine lines. However, its therapeutic potential stretches far beyond mere aesthetics. This purified protein functions by inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters responsible for muscle contractions, effectively immobilising targeted muscles. While Botox’s cosmetic benefits are well-known, its therapeutic applications are equally remarkable and stand out as a key factor in providing relief.
The treatment usually takes 45 minutes. The affected area is divided into grids of 1 square centimetre, and Botox is injected into each grid.
Underarm treatment can be performed with numbing cream; however, hands and feet will require sedation. The results can be noticed in as little as one week and can last up to one year for underarm treatment, hands, and feet.
Botox injections function by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which typically activates sweat glands. Under normal circumstances, the nervous system triggers the sweat glands in response to rising body temperature, aiding in cooling the body. However, in individuals with hyperhidrosis, these nerves are excessively active.
When Botox is administered directly to the area prone to sweating, it essentially immobilises the overactive nerves. As a result, without the signal from these nerves, sweat production is inhibited. It’s important to note that Botox only affects sweating in the specific area where it is injected.
To book a Botox consultation or for more information, call +971 50 494 6377 to schedule an appointment with our plastic surgeon, Dr Maurizio Viel.
Dr Maurizio Viel is a licensed plastic surgeon who obtained his medical degree at the University of Milan, Italy and finished his studies in aesthetic plastic surgery in London, UK. He has been a practising plastic surgeon for over 30 years, working between Harley Street, London, Dubai, and Milan.
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