Just following from the our last botox blog which looked at some of the most frequently asked questions in this one we will look at another use for it at Zest
Hyperhidrosis a common condition where a person sweats excessively, and much more than the body needs to regulate its temperature.
Excessive sweating doesn’t usually pose a serious threat to a person’s health, but it can be embarrassing and distressing. The inconvenience of it can also have a negative impact on your quality of life Everybody sweats, it’s a normal part of how our bodies regulate temperature. However, people with hyperhidrosis produce sweat in amounts far greater than needed to control their temperature.
For some people, their hyperhidrosis may be linked to some underlying condition such as diabetes or an overactive thyroid gland. For them, treatment of the underlying cause may also resolve their hyperhidrosis.
Botox is a relatively new treatment for people with hyperhidrosis. Botulinum toxin is a powerful protein that can be used safely in minute doses. Around 12-20 injections of botulinum toxin are given in the affected areas of the body, such as the armpits, hands, feet or face.
The procedure takes about 30 minutes. The toxin works by blocking the signals from the brain to the sweat glands, reducing the amount of sweat that is produced. We see the efects lasting from 6 to 12 months.