Excessive sweating negatively affects both social and professional life. Some people experience excessive sweating not only during summer but throughout the entire year. In most cases, excessive sweating occurs due to structural reasons. Pregnancy, menopause, thyroid disorders, heart and lung diseases, diabetes, and obesity can trigger excessive sweating. It is most commonly observed in the underarms, hands, and feet.
Botox, one of the most popular medical aesthetic procedures today, is also effectively used to treat excessive sweating. Sweating botox is a practical and effective treatment with minimal risk.
Sweating botox works by blocking the nerve impulses that stimulate the sweat glands to produce excessive sweat. Once these nerve signals are blocked, sweating is significantly reduced or completely eliminated. The procedure takes approximately 15 minutes. Before treatment, the skin surface is numbed using local anesthetic creams to minimize discomfort. While the procedure is virtually painless in the underarm area, mild discomfort may be felt when applied to the hands and feet. Patients can return to daily activities immediately after treatment. The effects become noticeable within one week and typically last between 6 and 12 months. The treatment can be repeated once a year, which is not considered a disadvantage due to its non-surgical and comfortable nature.
Since sweating botox is a medical aesthetic procedure, it does not involve serious risks or complications. In rare cases, temporary bruising or swelling may occur at the injection site, which resolves spontaneously within a few days.