Botulinum Toxin for Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

Treatment for excessive sweating uses botulinum toxin to interrupt the nerve signals that tell the sweat glands to produce sweat. A grid of tiny, shallow injections is placed across the affected area — most commonly the underarms, though palms and other sites can be treated — temporarily switching off the local sweat response without affecting the body's overall ability to regulate temperature. For many people whose hyperhidrosis is not adequately…

At Jurenko Clinic the physician confirms the area to be treated and may use a simple test to map the sweatiest zones before injecting. The procedure takes around twenty to thirty minutes; the injections are very superficial and a numbing cream can be applied for comfort, particularly for sensitive areas. There is essentially no downtime, and you can return to normal activities the same day. The effect builds over a few days to two weeks and commonly lasts…