Hyperhidrosis Treatment (Botulinum Toxin for Sweating)

Botulinum toxin injected to reduce excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in the underarms, hands or feet by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that activate sweat glands. A grid of small injections across the treated area reduces sweating for several months. Performed by the clinic's aesthetic-medicine physician, it is a well-established option for sweating that does not respond to antiperspirants.

Botulinum toxin for hyperhidrosis treats excessive, hard-to-control sweating by temporarily interrupting the chemical signal that tells the sweat glands to activate. When small amounts of toxin are injected into the skin across an affected area, the local sweat glands in that zone become much less active, substantially reducing sweat production for a period of months. It is most commonly used for the underarms, palms and soles, where everyday antiperspirants are often insufficient. At CosmoMedical the treatment is performed by an aesthetic-medicine physician. After the area is assessed and, for sensitive sites such as the palms and soles, numbed for comfort, a grid of many small, shallow injections is delivered across the treatment zone; the appointment is relatively quick. There is little downtime, and the reduction in sweating typically begins within several days and develops over a couple of weeks. Results usually last in the region of several months before the effect gradually wears off and the treatment can be repeated. Botulinum-toxin treatment for sweating is associated with markedly drier skin in the treated area and improved day-to-day comfort and confidence for people troubled by excessive sweating. As with all botulinum-toxin treatments it is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and the physician reviews your suitability, the likely duration and any contraindications at consultation.