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What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is a condition where excessive
sweating of the palms, soles, underarms or any other part of the body causes
social embarrassment. Usually this excessive sweating is triggered by stress or
apprehension and made worse by hot and humid surroundings. People suffering
from palmar hyperhidrosis start sweating profusely on the hands at the very
thought of shaking hands with someone. They may have smudge marks on their
paper work and may come across as shabby writers. Excessive sweating of feet
makes them prone to fungal infections and foot odour. Underarm hyperhidrosis
causes sweat stains and body odour that may ruin expensive clothes as well as
self esteem!
Which is the safest and most effective hyperhidrosis
treatment?
The safest and most effective way to stop excessive
sweating is the Botox for hyperhidrosis treatment. The procedure requires just
15 minutes and results are long lasting, sometimes even upto a year. Botox is
US FDA approved for treating hyperhidrosis.
How is the Botox for hyperhidrosis treatment done?
The procedure begins with a starch-iodine test which
requires 5-10 minutes. This test helps to determine the areas of maximum
sweating. Next comes the application of the anesthetic cream on the areas to be
injected. The cream is left in place for about 30 minutes to achieve topical
anesthesia. Since the injections are done with a very tiny needle, many
patients choose to skip this step and opt for ice application to keep them
comfortable. The actual botox injection process requires only 15 minutes.
Do I require rest after Botox for hyperhidrosis
treatment?
All botox injections, be it for wrinkles or
hyperhidrosis are essentially lunch time procedures with zero down time. You
can have the treatment and return to work immediately.
How soon can I expect reduction in my excessive
sweating?
The results start showing in 1-3 days in the form of
reduced sweating. Complete effect is achieved in about 10-14 days.
How often do I require to repeat the Botox for
hyperhidrosis treatment?
When hyperhidrosis is treated with Botox the effect
is usually long lasting. Repeat treatments are required only once in 8-12
months.
Who else can use Botox for underarms?
Botox treatment for the underarms is not just for
those with excessive sweating. It is often done as a pre-bridal treatment to
ensure sweat free underarms and stain free bridal couture. Many corporate head
honchos also opt for the treatment to avoid sweat stains on their crisp and
clean shirts. Many men and women are opting for this treatment as it makes
their perfume smell better and last longer. It is also done to treat underarm
darkening caused by the use of deodorants and perfumes. And of course it is
done to rid body odour due to sweating.
How much does a Botox for hyperhidrosis treatment
cost?
A typical session Botox for sweaty underarms requires about 50 units in each underarm with
a total dose amounting to about 100 units. Doses are higher in men and in more
severe cases. In my clinic the cost varies from Rs 30000 onwards.
Words of caution!
Less than adequate dosing of Botox for hyperhydrosis
treatment gives unsatisfactory results. If the cost is suspiciously lower than
Rs.30000, it is usually the Indian or Chinese tox which is being used not the
original Botox.
Dr. Vaibhav Shah
www.vaibhavshahblog.blogspot.com.
