Worried about excessive sweating? Botox can treat that.

Excessive sweating is an annoying and embarrassing bodily peculiarity that nearly one percent of Americans suffer from. For the worst cases, not even prescription antiperspirants can stop the sweating. Botox, which is most commonly used as a treatment for wrinkles, is an FDA-approved extra strength and long-lasting anti-perspirant treatment.

It is commonly known that the wrinkle treatment is actually a toxin that works by paralyzing muscles. For hyperhidrosis, the compound works by effectively acting as a roadblock between the nerves that instruct your body to sweat and the sweat glands on your skin. Treatment lasts up to six months, allowing freedom from worrying about excessive sweating.

Sweat plays an important biological role in humans by helping us to cool down. Nonetheless, it is safe to block sweat from certain small pinpointed areas in the body such as the armpits. The FDA approved Botox as a treatment for excessive sweating in 2004, and over eighty percent of subjects in clinical trials saw a significant reduction in sweating after treatment. Botox treatments for sweating are appropriate for both men and women.

Schedule your consultation today with Seattle cosmetic surgeon Dr. Sobel to see if Botox is right for you.