Many people have felt embarrassed in public because, in stressful situations, their armpits or hands sweat. This condition is known as hyperhidrosis.
This is due to hyperactivity of the sweat glands, which respond excessively to nervous stimuli, generating more sweat than is necessary for the body’s thermal regulation.
The condition, in addition to being uncomfortable, creates difficulties in social life, affecting confidence and emotional well-being. It can also cause skin irritations, eczema, and other discomforts caused by constant moisture on the skin.
One of the most effective and least invasive methods for controlling hyperhidrosis, one I’ve studied in my practice, is the use of botulinum toxin, better known as Botox. This treatment must always be administered under the supervision of a licensed professional with proven experience in aesthetic medicine.
The treatment consists of microinjections into the affected areas, blocking the nerve signal that stimulates sweat production. The procedure is quick, minimally invasive, and safe for the patient, under the supervision of a specialist.
There are five types of toxins, and all of them work for this type of procedure. The toxin practically changes the person, not only under the arms, but also in the hands and feet. It’s a little more difficult on the hands; we must do it carefully and we can’t apply too much so as not to compromise movement function.
Some people sweat up to 70%, and it can be treated in a single session. Others need a second one. The injection in this treatment is superficial. Furthermore, the procedure is performed after anesthesia is applied to the area. Typically, the toxin takes 15 days to see the change, the final result.
The results last three to six months, but if you do the treatment every six months, it can last up to a year. The more you do it, the less sweating you’ll experience.
A curious fact: unlike the face, the more you apply it, the sweating is reduced for much longer.
Botox has many uses beyond aesthetics. I recently treated a woman who had jaw surgery. She came in with a lot of pain, and Botox helped relieve her muscles and the temporomandibular joints. The toxin also helps with bruxism and relieves migraines.
For people considering treatment for excessive sweating, my advice is to do your research and see the right specialist.
* Under the principle of “Total Beauty from Head to Toe,” Dailyn González (APRN) specializes in aesthetic medicine as a nurse practitioner at the helm of the medspa Chinitas by Dailyn. Instagram: @chinitasbydailyn
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