Botulinum treatment for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)

Botulinum is a muscle relaxant that can be used to treat excessive sweating (axillary hyperhidrosis). It relaxes muscles or blocks nerve impulses that cause increased sweating.

 

Process and effect of treatment against excessive sweating

The treatment for excessive sweating involves injecting the active ingredient directly into the armpits with thin needles. To minimize the discomfort, the skin is pre-treated with an anesthetic ointment or local anesthesia. The session lasts approximately 15 to 30 minutes.

The effect begins after approximately one to two days and lasts an average of seven to nine months, although this can vary from person to person. The active ingredient is broken down by the body within a few months, so the treatment can be repeated regularly. Follow-up treatment is usually not necessary, and you can resume your normal activities immediately after the session.

 

Important information after treatment

After treatment, you can usually return to your normal activities immediately. However, you should avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, or tanning beds for a few days. Minor bruising, swelling, or redness at the injection sites are possible, but usually subside after a few days. Cooling the treated areas can provide relief.

 

Pain perception and costs

Thanks to very thin needles, the injections are usually not very painful, at most a little uncomfortable. A light anesthetic ointment can be applied upon request.

Before the first treatment, the specialists will provide detailed information and also conduct an examination to rule out other causes of excessive sweating.

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