"Primary hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. Some patients afflicted with the condition experience a certain degree of reduction in their quality of life, depending on how severe their condition is. Sufferers feel at a loss of control because perspiration takes place independent of temperature and emotional state."

How Botox Is Used To Stop Sweating

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Monday, 15 October 2007

Nobody wants to suffer from excessive sweating but then again, we can not always have all that we want. There are millions of people around the world that suffer in silence and have their social lives basically destroyed because of their lack of communication or fear of talking to people about their problem. Since we do not want this, anyone must realize that there are possible solutions to stop excessive sweating. These include many techniques, starting from easy and safe ones like prescription antiperspirants or sprays to risky solutions like surgery.

One of the most talked about method at the moment is using Botox to stop sweating. It is a relatively new technique and different studies showed that Botox shots can not only aid you cosmetically but it can also reduce or eliminate excessive sweating. It can even provide relief if you are suffering from migraine and tension headaches. 

Many people will now start wondering how Botox is given. Well, the answer is very simple: 15 to 20 drops of Botox are injected by utilizing a very small needle into the skin area affected by excessive sweating.

In most cases this method is recommended for underarm sweating but has also been used with success when it came to excessive palm or foot sweating. For most people there will be a need for more than one injection but it is something worth enduring because 90 percent of sweating usually disappears in approximately 48 hours from when the treatment was made. In one week the percentage will reach a full 100. Even better news is given when we talk about the time frame in which sweating will not appear. Benefits can be noticed for periods of 3 to 10 months, depending on the individual. No matter what the timeframe is, Botox to stop sweating seems like a very good solution, doesn’t it? 

When using Botox shots there is no risk of complications. Only remote and short periods of muscle weakness plus small bruises that go away in a couple of days can be considered risks. You can have Botox to stop sweating if you have an increased problem of underarm or other areas sweating because this solution has been proven to be very effective.

The bottom line is Botox is used by a lot of people as an effective solution to stop sweating. Talk with your doctor to get further information.

Last Updated ( Monday, 15 October 2007 )