Hyperhidrosis Treatment (Botulinum Toxin)

Treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) with botulinum toxin works by temporarily interrupting the nerve signals that activate the sweat glands in the treated area. With those signals reduced, local sweat production drops considerably, which is associated with relief that typically lasts several months before gradually wearing off. The underarms are the most commonly treated area at the clinic of dr Katarzyna Wojtarowicz, with pricing set…

At the appointment the area is cleansed and a grid of small injections is placed just under the skin; numbing or cooling can be used for comfort, and the procedure usually takes around twenty to forty minutes. There is little downtime — you can return to normal activities the same day, avoiding intense exercise and heat for the rest of that day. The effect is not immediate: sweating usually decreases over several days to two weeks and is then commonly…