Botox injections
Underarm Botox
Treatment method and purpose
- Superficial botulinum injections reduce sweat gland activity by blocking nerve signals. It is used for excessive underarm sweating and does not treat the cause of generalized body sweating.
Suitable candidates and limitations
- Bothersome localized sweating after assessment; sudden-onset sweating, night sweats, or systemic symptoms require investigation of the underlying cause.
Sessions, time to results, and longevity
- Reduced sweating appears within days to about two weeks and often lasts several months, around 4 to 6 months in many people; individual responses vary.
Possible complications and safety considerations
- Pinpoint pain and bruising and local irritation may occur. Bruising, pain, headache, asymmetry, and unwanted muscle weakness may occur. Eyelid or brow drooping and, rarely, difficulty swallowing or breathing are important complications; neuromuscular disease, medications affecting nerve transmission, and pregnancy must be assessed.
Preparation before your visit
- At the examination, disclose your medical history, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, cold sores, medications, and recent procedures. Prescription medications, especially blood thinners, must not be stopped without medical advice. Active infection or inflammation in the area must be assessed before the procedure.
Post-treatment care and follow-up
- Do not press or massage the area unless instructed by your doctor; ask your doctor when you can apply makeup, exercise, and be exposed to heat. Severe or increasing pain, unusual skin discoloration, or problems with vision, swallowing, or breathing require immediate assessment.