Botox for Excessive Sweating

• Do not shave the treatment area for around 24 hours beforehand
• Avoid antiperspirant on the day of treatment
• Avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 24 hours before, which can raise sweating
• Wear a top that gives easy access to the underarms if being treated there
• Let your practitioner know about any medication that affects sweating

The area is first cleansed and, where the underarms are treated, a starch-iodine test may be used to map the most active sweating zones. A grid of small injections is then placed just beneath the skin across the area using a very fine needle. There are several injections but each is quick, and numbing can be offered for sensitive areas such as the palms. The appointment usually takes twenty to thirty minutes, after which you can return to normal activities.

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• Avoid antiperspirant, hot baths and saunas for 24 hours
• Skip vigorous exercise for 24 hours
• Avoid shaving the treated area for 24 hours
• Wear loose, breathable clothing for the first day
• Allow up to two weeks for the full reduction in sweating to develop