How Long Does Botox Last to Stop Excessive Sweating? 

Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, to give it its medical name, can range from being mildly inconvenient to life-shattering. Botox is a proven treatment that effectively reduces or even stops the condition in its tracks?

But how long does it last? How effective is it? Where and who can perform the treatment and is it safe?

Read on to discover the answers to all the FAQs about Botox for sweating

Botox for Sweating: all your questions answered

• How does Botox work to stop excessive sweating?
• What areas of the body can it be used?
• How long does a treatment last?
• Is using Botox for excessive sweating safe?

How does Botox work to stop excessive sweating?

Botox is a neurotoxin that works to disrupt the natural neurotransmitters of the body. When we need to produce sweat, a signal is sent to the sweat glands to spring into action. Botox disrupts this, therefore either reducing the amount of sweat produced or stopping it entirely.

What areas of the body can it be used?

The FDA has approved the use of Botox to treat excessive sweating in the armpits. However, experienced medical practitioners can use it to treat other areas of the body if they deem it appropriate and necessary. This is a practice known as “off-license”.

This means Botox can be used to treat the chest, beneath the breasts, groin, hands, feet, head, and face.

To do so, a doctor must have advanced knowledge of the underlying muscle and nerve structures to ensure the safe placement of the injections and effective results.

How long does a treatment last?

According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, the average effective treatment period for treating excessive sweating of the underarms is anything from 4-12 or more months. Results tend to be seen 2-4 days after the injections are performed, but the full effect takes around 2 weeks to come into play.

However, medicine—as always—isn’t an exact science. That’s why the “average” is so wide-ranging. You might experience only 4 months of relief from excessive sweating, but someone who was treated the same day might get as much as 14 months! So, it is a bit of a lottery as to exactly how long you can expect it to last.

However, you can have multiple treatments. So once the effects wear off, all it takes is a quick trip back to the doctor’s office to get topped up again.

Is using Botox for excessive sweating safe?

As previously mentioned, the product has been given FDA approval for underarm use. This means it has been extensively studied over time and proven to have no excessive side effects.

Of course, no invasive treatment is completely risk-free. Your chosen provider should clearly explain the (albeit minor) chance of issues. In the cases that these do occur, it’s usually down to user error. This makes it crucial that you carry out due diligence before treatment and only let a highly experienced practitioner use Botox to treat your excessive sweating.

Think You Might be a Candidate for Botox for Excessive Sweating? Call Bayou City Dermatology Today

At Bayou City, we’re passionate about helping our clients overcome all their skin-related conditions. Our highly experienced medical professionals have an exceptional track record in treating excessive sweating in all areas of the body. 

Not only do we have an excellent track record for successful excessive sweating treatments, but you’ll love our customer service and understanding approach to creating your personal bespoke treatment plan.

Don’t wait any longer—your excessive sweating Botox treatment plan is, quite literally, only a phone call away.

Discover more at https://www.bayoucitydermatology.com/cosmetic/botox and speak to our friendly team today.