Botulinum toxin can be injected into the axillae (armpits) to reduce excessive sweating by up to 80%
Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of the axillae (armpit) is a common problem. It is estimated to affect somewhere in the region of between 2 – 3% of Westerners and it often begins in late adolescence. It can cause distress and embarrassment for the sufferer and make the sufferer feel awkward in social situations.
It seems that other treatments for this condition such as topical and oral medications, iontophoresis and surgery have not proven to have been very effective in the majority of sufferers. Surgery can often result in compensatory sweating in other parts of the body. This does not appear to be a complication with the injections we administer. The treatment binds to the nerves that control sweating in the skin and thus reduces sweating in that area for 6 to 12 months. Clinical studies have shown that excessive sweating can be reduced by approx 80%.
During a treatment for Hyperhidrosis, each armpit will be injected using a very fine needle with a small amount of the treatment. 100 units are used in total, 50 units per armpit to obtain the best results possible. This equates to approximately 20 – 25 injections per side. The pain experienced during this treatment is minimal and improvement will then be noticed at 1 week and then the full effect at 2 weeks. You will be fully supported before, during and after your treatment with us at The Chamonix Clinic.
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