The use of botulinum toxin for excessive sweating in the armpits, hands and feet.
Indications
Botulinum toxin is a drug that is also used to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in the armpits and hands.
Description
The Treatment of Hyperhidrosis (sweating)consists in microinjections with a very fine needle at the level of the area to be treated.
The drug will take effect after about 3-7 daysand will last for about 5-6 months. The patient may resume their normal activities immediately.
Hospital stay
The procedure is carried out as an outpatient.
Recovery time
The patient may resume their normal activities immediately.
