The solution to the problem of excessive sweating: Botox!
Sweating in hot weather is a kind of self-cooling mechanism of the body. However, in some people, sweating reaches excessive levels and negatively affects the quality of life. People say that they cannot wear the clothes they want due to excessive sweating, and that they avoid social environments with the thought that “people around me will be uncomfortable”. But this problem has a solution! Applied for both medical and cosmetic purposes botox It can also be used in the treatment of sweating. Requestbotox injection withexcessive sweating problem Everything you wonder about the solution!
Stating that the number of people with excessive sweating problems has increased with the arrival of the summer months, Dermatology Specialist Dr. Onur Çapkan said, “It is possible to get rid of the problem of excessive sweating with Botox injection.” Because botox injection is a procedure that can be applied for both medical and cosmetic purposes.
It can also be used against problems such as tooth loss due to clenching.botox, at the same time excessive sweating problem used in the solution. In addition, not only in places where there is much more sweating, such as under the arms, but also against situations such as hand sweating, which can put people in a difficult situation, especially in professional life.botox injection can be used.
Dermatology Specialist Dr. Onur Çapkan talked about botox injection and its usage areas as follows: ”Another area where Botox injection is used is excessive sweating, also called hyperhidrosis. Botox is actually a toxin that paralyzes nerve cells. Botox toxin is a substance produced by a bacterium called clostridium botulinum. When we apply this toxin to nerve cells, we disrupt the function of the nerve. The chemicals released from this nerve are changing and thus we get the effect we want. For example, botox injection is applied to the related area for wrinkle removal. The applied toxin causes the muscles in this area to relax and thus the appearance of wrinkles disappears.
HOW IS BOTOX USED AGAINST EXCESSIVE Sweating?
Regarding the use of Botox injection in the treatment of excessive sweating, Dr. Çapkan said, “Sweating in hot weather is a kind of self-cooling mechanism of the body. However, in some people, sweating reaches excessive levels and negatively affects the quality of life. People say that they cannot wear the clothes they want due to excessive sweating, and that they avoid social environments with the thought that the people around me will be uncomfortable. Today, thanks to the developments in the medical world, we can solve the problem of excessive sweating with a simple procedure such as botox injection,” he said.
HOW IS BOTOX INJECTION DONE AGAINST EXCESSIVE Sweating?
Explaining how the Botox injection is done, Dr. Çapkan said, “Botox injection for sweating is usually applied to the armpit area. However, some people can also be injected into areas such as the back, chest, under the breasts, groin, hands and feet. Before deciding on the Botox procedure, we evaluate the patient’s complaints, the amount of sweating and whether the patient is suitable for the procedure. We make an appointment for the patient for whom the procedure is decided. We ask the patient not to shave the armpit area before the injection. Because shaving can irritate the area and increase the risk of complications. Apart from this, we usually do not demand any additional preliminary preparation from the patient,” he said.
Noting that the Botox injection was completed in as little as 10 minutes, Uzm. Dr. Çapkan said, “We want the patient to lie down for the procedure. Sometimes we numb the area to be injected with ice or a local anesthetic. Afterwards, we inject a small amount of botox into the relevant area at 1-2 cm intervals.
Stating that the patient can go home immediately after Botox injection, Dr. Çapkan said, “After Botox injection, there is no need to stay in the hospital. We simply ask the patient not to exercise or shower for the rest of the day. In addition, we usually call patients for control after 1-2 weeks,” he said.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS BOTOX FOR THE TREATMENT OF EXCESSIVE Sweating?
Stating that the patients who received Botox injection were satisfied with the procedure, Dr. Onur Çapkan said, “Studies show that botox injection reduces sweating by 82-87 percent. We start to see the effects of botox within 2-4 days after the procedure. However, it is necessary to wait 2 weeks for maximum results. The duration of the Botox injection varies from person to person. In some patients, the effect comes to an end in 4 months, while in some patients the effect can last up to 12 months. Of course, under all circumstances, botox injection is a procedure that needs to be repeated,” he said.
Underlining that botox injection has side effects, like every procedure and drug, Dr. Çapkan said, “Botox injection is a safe procedure in general. Serious side effects are very rare. The side effects that we see relatively more frequently are dry mouth, headache and fatigue.
