Pasadena’s Popular Healing Center for Excessive Sweat Reduction by Parfaire
Botox Treatment for
Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
Struggling with excessive sweating that disrupts your daily life? Botox offers a solution for treating hyperhidrosis, a condition that causes excessive and unpredictable sweating. Whether it’s your underarms, hands, scalp, or feet, Botox can significantly reduce sweating by blocking nerve signals to the eccrine sweat glands responsible for sweat production.
How Botox Works for Hyperhidrosis
Botox, a botulinum toxin, has been widely used for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, but it’s also FDA-approved for treating axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) and primary focal hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating in specific areas like hands, feet, or face). By injecting Botox directly into the affected areas, it temporarily blocks the nerve signals that trigger excessive sweating.
What to Expect During Treatment
Before the procedure, we typically perform an Iodine Starch Test to identify active sweat glands in the treatment area. This test helps pinpoint where Botox should be injected for maximum effectiveness.
- A fine-gauge needle is used to deliver Botox just beneath the skin
- Multiple small injections are placed in the targeted area
- A local anesthetic might be applied for added comfort
- The procedure takes about 30 minutes with little to no downtime
We typically use 50 units per underarm, but the exact amount depends on the severity of sweating, measured using the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale. The results begin appearing within 5 to 7 days and can last 7 to 8 months or longer with repeat treatments.
A Note About Our Iodine Starch Kit Test: We use a special powder to put onto the area of sweating concern. The powder turns purple which highlights the sweat glands so we can tell exactly the area of sweating. We do not inject Botox beyond the area of sweating.
Benefits of Botox for Excessive Sweating
- Reduces excessive sweating for months at a time
- Effective for underarms, hands, feet, and scalp
- Minimally invasive with no surgery or downtime
- Helps prevent compensatory sweating in other areas
- Improves confidence in social and professional settings
- More effective than topical treatments
- FDA-approved for treating hyperhidrosis
- Quick procedure with minimal discomfort
- No need for daily applications or medications
- Can significantly improve quality of life
Are You a Candidate?
Botox could be an ideal solution if:
- Over-the-counter antiperspirants and topical treatments haven’t worked
- You want a non-surgical approach to reducing excessive sweating
- You experience hyperhidrosis in the underarms, hands, feet, or scalp
- You’re looking for a long-lasting solution without frequent applications
If you suffer from secondary hyperhidrosis due to an underlying medical condition, we recommend consulting a specialist to address the root cause before considering Botox.
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
Before your appointment, we typically recommend:
- Avoid shaving, waxing, or laser treatments on the treatment area 24 hours before your appointment
- Stay hydrated and avoid excessive caffeine or alcohol before your session
- Inform us if you have a history of neuromuscular disorders or any allergies
Treat Excessive Sweating Today
Ready to take control of excessive sweating? Schedule a consultation today to learn more about how Botox can help. Call, email, or book online to get started.
*Disclaimer* Any claims of reducing sweat cannot be guaranteed. Individual results will vary and might depend on lifestyle factors such as age, diet, exercise, sun exposure, smoking, and alcohol use.
