How Does the Hyperhidrosis Treatment Work?
Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating. “Hyper” means “more” and “hidrosis” means “sweating.” People with hyperhidrosis have a normal number of sweat glands, but their sympathetic response is heightened, leading to an overproduction of sweat.
Treatment for excessive sweating involves injecting botulinum toxin into the overactive sweat glands, which are identified by applying a powder to the skin. This protein blocks excess nerve signals to the sweat glands, reducing the amount of sweat released by the body.
This treatment is safe and generally lasts 5-6 months before a follow-up injection is needed. Patients often describe the results as genuinely liberating and life-changing.
