Sweating is your body's way of cooling down and getting rid of some chemicals. Sometimes heavy sweating is normal. You may sweat a lot when you exercise, when you are too hot, or when you are frightened. It's normal for teenagers to sweat more than they did when they were younger, because a teen's sweat glands are growing along with the rest of his or her body. Menopause also often causes women to have heavy sweating from time to time.
Hyperhidrosis
But some people have a condition that makes them sweat excessively. They may drip sweat even when it's not hot and they're not exercising. Some people carry a towel around with them because their hands are always wet with sweat. This condition is also called Hyperhidrosis. Normally, the nervous system activates your sweat glands when your body temperature rises. This is how the body automatically cools itself. However, in people with hyperhidrosis, the nerves that signal the sweat glands are overactive.
Hyperhidrosis can be very hard to live with, even though one has no other health problems. And in most cases, there's no known cause for this condition.
How does Botox ® come into the picture?
Botox® is a neurotoxin made from the microbes that cause botulism (a kind of food poisoning). Botox ® injections are shots that use a toxin to prevent a muscle from moving for a limited time. These shots are often used to smooth wrinkles on the face by temporarily paralyzing muscles.
However, what most people may not know is that, Botox® can also be used to treat neuromuscular conditions including Excessive Sweating & Migraines. Botox® has been FDA-approved for people who sweat excessively.
How does Botox ® treat Excessive Sweating?
Botox® injections work by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which binds with your sweat glands to signal the release of sweat.
When you receive Botox® injections directly into the area of your body that commonly sweats, your overactive nerves are essentially paralyzed. When your nerves can’t signal your sweat glands, you don’t sweat. However, Botox® only prevents sweating in the specific area where it’s injected. Infact, Botox® can reduce sweat production by more than 50 percent for at least 6 months.
How to prepare for the procedure
Nothing complicated here! Botox® injections are a simple and quick procedure done right in our Lead Specialist’s office. You may be required to wear a short-sleeved shirt and avoid shaving your armpits for 2 or 3 days prior to your appointment. It is also important that you reveal to us any medications you’re taking.
The Procedure
Could typically last, utmost about 45 minutes but the injections will only take 20 to 30 minutes. The Botox® injections don’t take long and can be completed during an office visit. The pain from the injecting is mild and short-lived. You can even return to work and normal life as soon as you’re done with your Botox injections. Our Specialist may schedule a follow-up appointment for you, to check in and touch up any missed spots.
50% Discount on Botox for Excessive Sweating & Migraines
All branches of Refine Skin and Body Clinic are offering a 50% Discount on Botox for Excessive Sweating & Migraines.
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