Botox against excessive sweating

Botulinum toxin is a drug now mostly known for fighting wrinkles, however, it is actually a muscle relaxant that also has several medical uses. Including treating excessive perspiration.

By injecting botulinum toxin into the sweat glands under the armpits, the sweat glands are no longer stimulated. As a result, sweat production will decrease.

A botulinum toxin treatment for excessive perspiration can be applied to several areas of the body.

A well-known area is of course under the armpits, but it is also often used to treat sweaty hands.

Botulinum toxin is a safe drug and has been used for over forty years for medical purposes. Thereby, the concentrations used during treatment against excessive sweating are so low that they are not harmful to the sweat glands.

There is also no known harmful long-term side effect to this day.

The result of the treatment of excessive sweating usually lasts for 3-6 months after the first treatment. If the botulinum toxin treatment is properly maintained and you come in time for a new appointment, this period can be extended to 6-9 months.

Botulinum toxin is a very safe drug and has been used in cosmetics since 1989. Despite being a safe drug, as with any drug, possible side effects exist.

Side effects in the case of botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating may include; very small bleeding at the injection site (the size of a pinhead) locally some redness or swelling of the skin and a small blue spot at the injection site.

The side effects disappear over the course of the day, and in the case of a bruise, it will be barely visible after a few days.

Treatment for excessive sweating with botulinum toxin is in most cases not reimbursed by the health insurance company.

In some cases it may be reimbursed from a supplementary package, consult your health insurance if you qualify for this.