Who is a good candidate for Botox armpits treatment?
Adults whose underarm sweating soaks through clothing or disrupts daily life, even with clinical strength antiperspirant, are the usual candidates. The treatment is aimed at primary hyperhidrosis, meaning heavy sweating with no underlying medical cause.
See a doctor first if sweating is new or sudden, happens at night, or affects your whole body. Thyroid problems, infections and some medications can cause it. Tell your provider about any nerve or muscle condition, blood thinners, pregnancy or breastfeeding.
What happens during an underarm sweating appointment?
Your provider reviews your health history, then marks the sweatiest area, sometimes with a starch and iodine test that darkens where sweat appears. Many small, shallow injections are then spread evenly across each armpit.
Most people return to normal activity the same day. Your provider may ask you to avoid heavy exercise or heat for a short time afterward, so follow the aftercare instructions you are given.
How long do results usually last?
Many people notice less sweat within a few days to two weeks, and the effect often lasts four to twelve months. Length varies from person to person, and sweating gradually returns as nerve signals recover.
Treatment is repeated when sweating comes back. Some people need it once or twice a year. Results cannot be promised, so ask what range to expect.
What side effects should you know about?
Soreness, small bruises and mild irritation at the injection sites are the most common effects. Some people also notice more sweating elsewhere on the body or a mild headache for a short time.
Serious problems are rare. Trouble swallowing, breathing or speaking, or new muscle weakness, needs urgent medical care. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns before treatment.