Botox for Hyperhidrosis
Botox® is a brand name for botulinum toxin type A made by Allergan Pharmaceuticals. Botox® is a medicine that has been used for more than 30 years to treat many medical conditions, including muscle spasms in various parts of the body. More recently it has received publicity for its cosmetic applications. Botox® is a natural purified protein that is able to temporarily block the nervous impulse that makes the sweat glands work. Studies have shown that treating the armpits, hands, feet, and face with botulinum toxin is safe and effective. The effect lasts between 4 and 12 months and most people get at least and 80% reduction in sweating during that time. The treatment is administered by a trained health professional – a doctor or nurse. The Botox® is given by multiple tiny injections (a bit like acupuncture), into the skin where the sweat glands lie. You can return to your usual activities immediately after your treatment, although saunas and intensive exercise are usually best left until the next day. This treatment will not cure the problem and its effect will wear off slowly after a period of months. Most people who have the treatment find that it changes their lifestyle dramatically. They are able to wear a much wider selection of clothing, and their self confidence improves. Botox approved by the American FDA for the treatment of Hyperhidrosis. How Botox® works
Botox® temporarily stops the message between the nerves and the sweat gland in the area that has been treated - underarms for example. After a period of months the message system is restored and the sweating will begin to return.
BOTOX® is a Prescription Medicine containing 100 units of botulinum toxin type A for injection. It is used for the treatment of severe primary hyperhidrosis of the axillae. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure. Cautions: People with defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, infection at site of injection, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include a perceived increase in sweating in areas other than the underarms, pain at the injection site, pain, hot flushes and transient
arm weakness. If you have any side effects or concerns speak to your doctor.
You will need to pay for this medicine. Normal Doctors visit fees apply.
Note: BOTOX® treatment lasts about 7.5 months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. Speak to your specialist about your own situation
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