Hyperhidrosis Botox

The active substance, botulinum toxin, is the same. Its preparation and use for hyperhidrosis, however, are distinct from its cosmetic use. The dilution, dosage, and injection technique are all adjusted for targeting sweat glands within the skin, not the facial muscles that form lines. The injections are typically more superficial and are distributed across the entire area of concern, guided by the specific pattern of sweating.

The injection sites are not uniform. They are determined by mapping the areas where sweating is most intense, as the concentration of sweat glands is not the same across the skin. This map guides the precise placement of each injection, ensuring the treatment is focused where it is most needed. The plan for the soles of the feet will not be the same as for the underarms, as the anatomy and sweat patterns differ.

An increase in sweating in other areas, known as compensatory sweating, is a possibility. The body has millions of sweat glands, and treating one area does not impair its overall ability to regulate temperature. Whether compensatory sweating occurs, and to what degree, is not predictable for any given person. It is one of the individual factors to be discussed during a consultation, relative to the areas being considered for treatment.

The effect of botulinum toxin on the nerve signals to sweat glands is temporary. The body gradually establishes new nerve connections, and the glands' activity returns. How long this process takes varies from person to person and can be influenced by the area treated, the dosage, and an individual’s metabolism. The reduction in sweating diminishes over time, and the procedure can be repeated when the effect wears off.

All treatments, including injections for hyperhidrosis, are carried out in a clinical setting inside a fully accredited private hospital in Istanbul. The specific hospital is named in the treatment plan you receive before any travel is arranged. An interpreter is present for all appointments to ensure communication is clear. The procedure is performed by a specialist in a sterile environment designed for medical procedures.

The most important things to bring are information. This includes a complete list of any medications and supplements you currently take, and details of past or present medical conditions, particularly neurological or thyroid issues. It is also very helpful to recount what you have tried for the sweating before, such as specific antiperspirants or prescribed tablets, and how well they worked. This medical history is central to the assessment.