Area of operation
Botulinum toxin injections can be used in cases of excessive sweating of the hands, armpits and feet
Contraindications
Ruthless
*neuromuscular conduction
disorders (myasthenia gravis, Lambert Eaton syndrome)
*hypersensitivity to the
ingredients of the preparation (human albumins)
*use of the following drugs
or the period of up to 1 week after their discontinuation: aminoglycosides
(streptomycin, etc.), aminoquinolones (chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine),
D-penicillin, cyclosporine, tubocurarine, pancuronium, gallamine,
succinylcholine, lincomycin, tetracycline, polymyxin
*local skin infections
*pregnancy, lactation period
Relative
*coagulation disorders
*use of anticoagulant drugs (e.g. aspirin)
Botox treatment for
excessive sweating
This procedure involves the shallow,
intradermal administration of a small amount of botulinum toxin to each square
of the injected area. The injected preparation blocks the nerves supplying the
exocrine glands, which prevents them from sweating.
Anesthesia
For most people the procedure is minimally painful, however for those who are more sensitive the area undergoing the procedure can be locally numb
After the procedure
The procedure lasts from a few to a dozen or so minutes and you can return to your daily activities after it. The blockage of nerve endings lasts for 6-12 months, and then new ones are created, which replace those previously blocked. The effect itself is visible after a few days, lasts even for a few months and then requires repetition
Adverse reactions
Sometimes, soreness at the injection site may persist for several hours.
No complications have been
observed in the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis, apart from possible mild
itching in the axillary area that disappears after 1-2 weeks without treatment.
Only sporadic compensatory sweating of other areas has been observed,
disappearing after a few weeks
During the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis, a temporary weakening of muscle strength was observed a few days after the procedure, consisting in the inability to abduct, especially the fifth finger, less frequently the thumb, and to perform a handshake - however, this symptom does not interfere with everyday activities at all
There is a very small risk of
experiencing “flu-like” symptoms such as fatigue, a slight rise in body
temperature or muscle pain – which will subside within a few days.