Botox Injections for Excessive Sweating in Denizli

In Botox for sweating, the medicine goes into the skin rather than into a muscle. Sweat glands form a dense network just beneath the surface of the skin; Botox is placed in this layer through many small injection points that together cover the whole sweating area. This is why the procedure needs a different preparation and technique from Botox treatments on the face.

For the causes of sweating and the options other than Botox, see excessive sweating treatment.

Which Areas Can Be Treated with Botox for Sweating?

• Underarms: the most commonly treated area and the most easily tolerated.
• Palms: the skin is sensitive, so numbing matters more; grip strength may drop slightly in the first weeks.
• Soles of the feet: the skin is thick and sensitive, and treatment needs more injection points.
• Face and forehead: for sweating between the forehead and the hairline we work close to the muscle that raises the brow, so we distribute the dose carefully.

How Is the Sweating Area Mapped Before Treatment?

Directing Botox only to the area that sweats both improves the effect and avoids unnecessary doses. A simple staining method called the iodine-starch test (Minor's test) can be used to define the area: an iodine solution is applied to dried skin, starch is dusted over it, and the sweating spots turn dark. The marked area is then divided into small squares with a pen; each square shows one injection point.

How Is Botox for Sweating Done, Step by Step?

1. Examination: we assess where and when the sweating gets worse and whether it is linked to another condition.
2. Mapping: the sweating area is marked and the points are drawn with a grid template.
3. Cleansing: the area is cleaned and disinfected.
4. Injection: a small dose is placed into the skin in each square with a very fine needle. The procedure takes about 10 minutes.

Do Palm and Sole Botox Injections Hurt?

In the underarms, what you feel is mostly a series of brief pricks. On the palms and soles nerve endings are dense, so treatment is more sensitive. In these areas a numbing cream, cooling, or applying vibration to the area during the injections can reduce discomfort; we choose what suits you together. Just tell us whenever you would like a pause during the procedure.

How Should You Prepare for Treatment Day?

Coming without deodorant or antiperspirant on your underarms on the day of treatment lets us see the sweating area accurately. Short underarm hair makes marking easier. If you take aspirin or another blood thinner, speak to us and to the doctor who prescribed it before stopping it; we will consider the chance of bruising together.

When Does Sweating Botox Start Working, and How Long Does It Last?

A reduction in sweating is noticed a few days after treatment and settles within about two weeks. At our clinic the effect lasts around 6 months on average; in some people it lasts longer, and in areas such as the palms it may be shorter. When you notice the sweating starting to return, we plan the next treatment.

What Should You Watch for After Sweating Botox?

After treatment you can return to your daily activities. That day we advise you to avoid the sauna, the hammam and intense exercise, and not to rub the area. You can start using deodorant again the next day.

What Are the Side Effects of Botox for Sweating?

As with any medical procedure, unwanted effects can occur. The most likely are brief soreness, redness and bruising at the injection points. Temporary weakness of grip can follow palm treatment, and rarely a drooping brow can follow forehead treatment. We do not treat during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in disorders of muscle and nerve transmission. If an unexpected symptom such as trouble breathing or swallowing develops, go straight to the emergency department of the nearest hospital.

Botox for Sweating in Denizli: Your Consultation

At the examination we talk about how sweating affects your daily life, which areas are the priority and whether it is linked to a cause such as a thyroid problem or a medicine you take. At our clinic in Denizli, Botox for sweating is carried out by Spec. Dr. Tuba Çelebi Kayhan. To find out more about Botox treatments in Denizli, or to book an appointment, give us a call.