Results
What should I expect? 
Reducing the sweating to normal levels can give you a big lift in confidence and positively affect your quality of life. You should notice a significant reduction in underarm sweating within 2 weeks of your treatment with Botox®. Most people get a greater than 80% reduction in perspiration for 7 months or more, although for some it may be less. Very occasionally some sweat glands may be missed, and you may continue to experience some sweating from the treated area. This can easily be treated with a second starch-iodine test and top-up treatment if required.
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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