Many people with hyperhidrosis (increased perspiration and sweating) are seeking Hyperhidrosis Botox? Treatment?to reduce sweating to be able to lead more active and worry-free lives. This therapy is a way to block the sweat glands to reduce or even stop severe perspiration. This condition can affect one or several parts of the body such as the armpits, the groin area, and often the hands and feet, interfering with day-to-day life.
This therapy is performed by injecting Botox? with fine needles under the skin around the areas of the sweat glands.
Advantages of Hyperhidrosis Botox? Treatment
One of the advantages of Hyperhidrosis Botox? Treatment is that this form of treatment is 80 percent effective at decreasing perspiration. The majority of people are unaware that this type of therapy exists. Many Americans and Canadians experience hyperhidrosis that causes embarrassing stains and unhappiness.?Severe cases can include difficulties performing one's job in the workplace, problems with holding a pen, difficulty with driving as holding the steering wheel is?slippery, or not being able to shake hands. These different issues can cause an individual to become withdrawn, and lower her self-esteem and confidence.
Another advantage of this form of treatment is that it is quick. Most of the time, it will only take approximately 5 to 10 minutes per session. The procedure involves injecting small needles around the sweat glands, under the skin. The purpose is to reach and block the nerve signals. Once these signals are blocked, sweating in that particular area where the Botox? is injected will normally subside.
Hyperhidrosis Botox? Treatment has been approved by the FDA and by Health Canada, making it a relatively safe treatment. Botox? itself has been around since the 1980s as a cosmetic procedure to reduce wrinkles and deep lines, and to diminish?severe muscle pain and?headaches. Hyperhidrosis Botox? Therapy is not a new method of treatment and has been performed since the 1990s.
Because of the approval of the FDA for this form of treatment, Hyperhidrosis Botox? Treatment is now covered by many insurance companies, especially if it is considered to be secondary to another medical condition such as an overactive thyroid, Parkinson's disease or obesity. It is always recommended for the individual to consult the insurance provider to see if this is a possibility before beginning the therapy, as often many units (as much as 50 units) may be injected into the area to be treated.
Disadvantages of Hyperhidrosis Botox? Treatment
A disadvantage of Hyperhidrosis Botox? Treatment is that it is not a permanent option, and repeat treatments are necessary. Results are temporary, lasting normally for 4 to 12 months depending on the skill of the doctor performing the therapy and on the patient's individual case. Several medical studies indicate that the duration does improve with repeat treatments.
Medical studies indicate that there is greater success with Hyperhidrosis Botox? Treatment of the armpits than for the hands and feet. Reports show more discomfort and pain when the therapy is given in the palms and feet.
