According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, underarm Botox injections can reduce underarm sweating by 82–87%. The effects can typically last 4–12 months, or up to 14 months in some cases.
People who receive underarm Botox injections tend to see results 2–4 days after treatment. The full effects are usually noticeable within 2 weeks.
However, Botox is not a permanent solution for excessive underarm sweating. A single treatment lasts around 4–12 months, so a person needs ongoing injections. Botox in armpits can be life changing for a lot of people.
People who receive underarm Botox injections tend to see results 2–4 days after treatment. The full effects are usually noticeable within 2 weeks.
However, Botox is not a permanent solution for excessive underarm sweating. A single treatment lasts around 4–12 months, so a person needs ongoing injections. Botox in armpits can be life changing for a lot of people.
Botox works by blocking the nerves responsible for activating your sweat glands. Normally, your nervous system activates your sweat glands when your body temperature rises. This is how your body automatically cools itself. In people with hyperhidrosis, however, the nerves that signal the sweat glands are overactive.
When you receive Botox for sweating 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.
When you receive Botox for sweating 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.
Rupesh will inject the Botox just below the surface of the skin using a fine needle. You’ll receive several injections that form a grid pattern around your area of concern. Rupesh may give you something to prevent pain, like ice or a numbing agent.
You can return to work and normal life as soon as you’re done with your Hyperhidrosis Botox injections.
You can return to work and normal life as soon as you’re done with your Hyperhidrosis Botox injections.
Many studies have been done evaluating the safety of Underarm Botox. Most people tolerate it well. Possible side effects include:
- pain or bruising at the injection site
- headache
- flu-like symptoms
- droopy eyelid (for facial injections)
- eye dryness or tearing (for facial injections)
Serious side effects of Underarm Botox injections are extremely rare. Serious side effects happen when the Botox affects your entire body. This can happen hours, days, or weeks after your injections. Rare but serious side effects include:
- muscle weakness in the entire body
- trouble seeing
- difficulty breathing
- loss of bladder control