EXCESSIVE SWEATING
Botox® can be used to treat excessive sweating around the body, most commonly on the forehead, underarms, and hands.
Short Summary
Key Information
Price: From £400
Areas: Face, neck, underarms
Time: 15-30 minutes
Recovery: 30 minutes
Pain: none - mild
Frequency: 3 times per annum
Additional information
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Carefully administered, Botox® will provide a reduction in sweating for several months.
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Botox works to reduce sweating by blocking the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands.
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In order to optimise the anti-wrinkle effects of Botox® treatments, a multimodal approach is preferred, both in the very early stages by means of prevention but also when established wrinkles are present.
We advocate skin health and as such, recommend a commitment to tailored skincare.
We also recommend regular facials. Furthermore, some clients both in the preventative phase and those with established wrinkles will benefit from dermal fillers, laser and/or skin tightening treatments.
During your consultation your doctor will discuss other potential treatments that may be of benefit to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Avoid touching or massaging the treated areas to prevent migration of the product
Do not apply retinol or Vitamin C for 24 hours after the procedure
For the first 24 hours, keep treated area dry and clean, wash with lukewarm water and allow to air dry (avoid using towels)
Do not apply makeup around the treated area for 24 hours
Avoid saunas, hot baths and jacuzzis for 24 hours post treatment
Avoid exercise or sweat inducing activities for 24 hours post treatment
Avoid sunlight for 24 hours post procedure
As part of your skin health regimen, from 24 hours post procedure avoid direct sunlight on the treated area, using a hat where possible, and with broad spectrum physical SPF 50 and 5 star UVA protection such as the Forlle’d Hyalogy UV protector or ZO Sheer Fluid Broad Spectrum Sunscreen.
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Brusing around injected area
A headache within the first few days after injection
A droop or heaviness of the eyebrows, or eyelids
Asymmetry
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Prior to arrival
A week before treatment stop all use of irritant topical products (Acids, Retinol, Vitamin C or scrubs)
If you are taking blood thinners, including NSAIDs such as Asprin or Ibuprofen, you should discuss with your doctor whether it is possible to discontinue their use throughout the course of your treatment.
On arrival
Dr Sultan will undertake an initial consultation to understand any of your concerns and to review your medical history, after which the treatment area will be photographed. He will advise you of your facial dynamics and the results that Botox® would likely achieve.
Once a treatment plan is agreed, he will administer the Botox®, after which there will be a number of small red bumps at the injection sites. These bumps usually settle down within hours and within 24 hours, should not be visible.
Results
The effects of the treatment commence within 3-5 days and it is normal for it to take between 10-12 days for the full effect of the treatment to become visible.
We will arrange for a follow up video consultation 12-14 days following the treatment and, if required, we may suggest a complimentary top-up at this point.
Within 3-4 months of the treatment, we would expect the effects to be wearing off and recommend booking a return visit.
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The treatment is unsuitable for:
Patients who are pregnant
Patients who are breastfeeding
Patients who have had Botox® in the past and experienced an allergic or hypersensitive reaction
Patients with neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome