Botox is mainly used in facial aesthetics to treat wrinkles caused by dynamic muscle movements, lift eyebrows, and prevent excessive sweating from the armpit glands. It can also be used to treat palm and sole sweating by disrupting communication between sweat glands and the nerve endings that stimulate them. This way, excessive sweating of the sweat glands is prevented. With FDA approval, this procedure provides a quick solution to this troublesome problem. Many people, especially those suffering from excessive underarm sweating, are greatly disturbed. Underarm sweating is a common issue for everyone, especially during the summer months. This condition not only bothers the individual but also those around them due to unpleasant body odor. The problem is compounded by clothes getting stained quickly, resulting in an unsightly appearance. If Botox is to be applied for underarm sweating, the best time is before summer, especially in April and May.
Dr. Okan Dalyan Polyclinic particularly recommends this procedure twice a year as the seasons change, heading into summer and winter. The effects of this treatment last for approximately 6-8 months, allowing the individual to go through a comfortable period without sweating. The application is done after an iodine-starch test is performed on the patient. This test identifies the areas that sweat more, allowing for more intense application in those areas. The procedure is painless and takes about 20 minutes. After the procedure, the patient can continue their daily life.
The person will start to notice the reduction in sweating about 48 hours after the procedure. The success rate is around 90%. Someone who gets underarm Botox injections in May can go through the entire summer without the problem of sweating and body odor. On the other hand, someone who gets Botox in September will have a comfortable winter. In some people, palms and the soles of the feet may sweat excessively regardless of the season.
There are even patients who hesitate to shake hands due to the constant sweating of their palms. Botox injections are quite successful in individuals with excessive sweating, who have turned this condition into a social and psychological problem. The injection reduces sweating and eliminates the problem of body odor caused by excessive sweating.