The other day, another one of my many “acquaintances” decided to get a couple of Botox jabs for some frown lines and crow’s feet that were starting to bother her. And as she was chatting away with the plastic surgeon about Botox, she asked him if it’s true that it can work as an excessive sweating treatment also known as hyperhidrosis. And the answer was yes; which led me to my next topic.

We all sweat at some point in our daily lives. I mean, the body uses sweating as a mechanism to cool off, which is very normal. But then again there is excessive sweating also known as hyperhidrosis, which doesn’t sit well with most people who go through it. I have seen this condition on people close to me, and least to say, if you don’t find a working excessive sweating treatment, then this easily becomes a source of embarrassment, low self-esteem and some serious stressing.

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Can you imagine just sweating throughout regardless if it’s hot or cold? The sweating can be in the armpits, feet, palms or the hairline, and sometimes it can be so severe that, if it’s happening in the armpits, your clothes become drenched in a matter of minutes after wearing them! From where I stand, it can be tough living with hyperhidrosis.

There are some over-the-counter and prescription antiperspirants that one can use to tame the condition, but sometimes they just don’t work. And that’s where excessive sweating treatments like Botox step in.

Types of Hyperhidrosis

There’s primary hyperhidrosis, which happens without a reason; medical or otherwise and secondary hyperhidrosis, which can be as a result of certain medical conditions or medications’ side effect. If you have excessive sweating, make sure you do a proper diagnosis to know which one is making you miserable.

Causes of Hyperhidrosis

The research on the causes of excessive sweating has been mostly inconclusive but the available data suggests that primary hyperhidrosis is mostly hereditary. People who suffer from the condition are mostly diagnosed in their puberty, and they just sweat throughout regardless of the weather or mind frame.

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Excessive Sweating Treatment with Botox

Botox, which is actually a toxin (Botulinum toxin Type A), works by relaxing the underlying muscles at the injection site. That’s why it’s so good at erasing frown lines and crow’s feet. And as long as you don’t overuse it, no one will notice that you’ve had your lunch with a side of Botox!

Botox is FDA approved for excessive sweating treatment, especially on the underarms, if it’s done by a medical professional. It is also currently one of the most non-invasive options for taming this condition because of its ability to relax hyperactive nerves.

Not a Permanent Solution

Although it’s not a permanent solution, Botox works by briefly blocking chemical indicators from the nerves that awaken the sweat glands. To maintain sweat-free pits, the Botox sessions have to be repeated every 6 to 8 months.

Just to note, the success rate of excessive sweating treatment with Botox currently lies at more than 90%, meaning it’s not yet 100% effective. But comparing +90% with 0%, I guess I’d take my chances with the toxin; but that’s just me.

Most people say sweating is healthy etc., while others judge when they see someone sweating early in the AM. Unless you’ve walked in the shoes of someone suffering from hyperhidrosis, I’d suggest you think twice before saying anything or judging.

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and you should check with a board-certified doctor before attempting any excessive sweating treatment with Botox. I’ve put this post together with advice/guidance from a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr Rory B. McGoldrick, who treats his patients with Botox on a daily basis.