Armpit Sweating

Sweating is a healthy body response, whereas excessive sweating could cause discomfort. Excessive sweating in the armpits adversely affects our health both physically and spiritually. Nowadays, it is possible to overcome this important problem with botox treatment, which can be applied easily.

What is excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis)?

It's an abnormal version of sweating, which is a physiological reaction that provides the body's heat balance with respect to the external environment.

What causes armpit sweating?

In primary sweating, which is not caused by a particular disease, the sympathetic nervous system and sweat glands are locally overactive.

How is armpit sweating prevented?

Surgery, electric current, medications, certain solutions and creams are some of the methods employed in armpit sweating. However, these methods have many side effects and are not effective enough so they prove to be inadequate or are not preferred in excessive sweating.

Treatment of excessive sweating with botox

Botox application stops the nerve conduction in the application area and neutralizes the cholinergic nerves causing sweat formation, preventing production and giving out of sweat.

How is Botox applied in Armpit Sweating?

Botox is injected superficially into the armpit skin. This method, which can also be applied with local anesthesia, does not cause any ache or pain.

Who can have this procedure?

People with excessive sweating who have no underlying disease can have this procedure.

Who cannot have this procedure?

Botoks procedure is not recommended to people with a skin disease in the area of application, pregnant women, people with a muscle or nerve disease or those with bleeding problem.

Is it a permanent method?

The effects of Botox application, which is effective for up to 6 months in general, last for up to 1 year when used in the treatment of excessive sweating.

How often is it repeated?

The frequency of its application should be stipulated by the physician in accordance with the patient's need. It can be repeated if excessive sweating occurs again.

Does it have any side effects or does it cause any harm?

Especially, the procedures for armpit sweating are very comfortable and painless. It does no cause any side effects after the procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to prevent sweating by natural and herbal methods?

Certain natural mixtures cannot permanently resolve excessive sweating, however, they may help to reduce smell of sweat. Some of the most commonly used natural mixtures are sage, lemon, apple vinegar and carbonate.

Does diet have any effect on sweating?

Food-drink habits such as excessive consumption of spicy foods, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks may have negative effects on sweating.

Which diseases can cause excessive sweating?

Obesity, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hormonal disorders, infectious diseases, granulomatous diseases, tuberculosis, drug-substance use, menopause, etc.

Is botox snake venom?

Botox, named after the bacteria called Clostridium Botulinum, is a neurotoxin derived from bacteria, like antibiotics and vaccines. Contrary to popular belief, it is not snake venom.