{"id":38953,"date":"2023-09-25T17:38:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T00:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/?p=38953"},"modified":"2023-09-25T17:41:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T00:41:38","slug":"can-underarm-botox-injections-reduce-sweating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/can-underarm-botox-injections-reduce-sweating\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Underarm Botox Injections Reduce Sweating?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By temporarily inhibiting the chemicals that stimulate glands to create sweat, Botox (or botulinum toxin) is an excellent treatment for underarm sweating.<\/p><\/div>\n

When your body temperature rises or you’re under a lot of mental pressure, you sweat. Do you feel sweaty and sticky under your arms before job interviews? Do you appear completely soaked while holding a plank in a hot yoga studio?<\/span><\/p>\n

Botox\u00ae injections for underarm sweating should be considered if you perspire for no apparent cause despite using both over-the-counter and prescription antiperspirants.<\/span><\/p>\n

Botox Injections under Arms<\/b><\/h2>\n

The injectable medicine known as Botox, or botulinum toxin, is most well-known for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. However, it also works wonderfully to stop underarm sweat. It reduces underarm sweat by 82\u201387%. The average duration of dryness is three to twelve months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, there is a reduction in perspiration and body odor. Bacteria that like being warm and damp are responsible for that sweaty armpit odor. If you get rid of the moisture, the smell will be gone, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Botox does not eliminate the need for deodorant or antiperspirant. Injections of Botox can be used to treat hyperhidrosis and lead to a dramatic decrease in sweating. Due to occasional light perspiration, most people will still need to use deodorant or antiperspirant. But that’s not similar\u00a0for every person.<\/span><\/p>\n

The FDA has approved Botox for use in treating hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating). Additionally, it is used to treat hyperhidrosis, which is excessive sweating in other body parts.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the following locations carry a higher risk of adverse effects and might be more painful to treat with Botox:<\/span><\/p>\n