Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by abnormally increased sweating, in excess of that require for regulation of body temperature.
Neurotoxin injections into the sweat glands can block the release of acetylcholine for up to 7 months.
Pre Treatment:
- Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
Post Treatment:
- You can resume your normal activities immediately after receiving Botox injections.
- It will take between two and seven days for you to stop sweating in the treated area. It can take two weeks for total dryness.