How Does Botox for Excessive Sweating Reduce Sweat?
Botox for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) works by injecting botulinum toxin near the nerve endings of the sweat glands and temporarily blocking the nerve signals. It does not remove the sweat glands themselves. Instead, it suppresses the release of acetylcholine, the chemical that carries the "sweat" command. As a result, excess sweating is temporarily reduced in areas where sweating is concentrated, such as the palms, soles and underarms.
The effect of botulinum toxin is not permanent, and secretion gradually recovers as the nerves regenerate. How long the effect lasts varies with each person's rate of nerve regeneration, the injection site and the dose.
Which Areas Can Be Treated?
Botox for excessive sweating at Repic Clinic in Gangnam covers three areas: the palms, soles and underarms. For the underarms, the injections are spread over a relatively wide area, and for the palms and soles the plan centers on areas with a high density of sweat glands.
Because injection depth and spacing differ by area, the diagnosis stage before treatment includes checking the skin thickness and sweat gland distribution of that area. Even for underarm sweating, the injection plan may differ depending on skin thickness and the degree of sagging.
What Kind of Diagnosis Comes Before Treatment?
Repic Clinic applies a dual diagnostic protocol using two devices, Meta View and Mark-Vu, before every procedure. Meta View quantifies skin layer thickness, moisture and pigment distribution, and Mark-Vu measures the location of sagging and the distribution of volume. After combining the two results, the doctor designs the injection points, energy and amount for each patient.
Under the principle of not proceeding without diagnostic data, the treatment method may differ even for the same symptom, depending on the diagnostic results. If the diagnosis shows that a procedure is not needed, it is not recommended.
What Precautions Apply After Treatment?
There are precautions commonly recommended after Botox-type treatments. On the day of treatment, avoid strongly massaging or rubbing the injection area, and it is best to avoid vigorous exercise and hot environments such as saunas and jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouses). These measures reduce the chance of the injected drug spreading in unintended directions.
Temporary bruising, swelling or redness may occur at the injection site, and most of it eases within a few days. Treatment of the palms and soles may involve temporary pain during injection, and after underarm treatment, a change in strength in nearby muscles may rarely appear. If an abnormal reaction persists, contacting the clinic that performed the treatment is recommended.
Can Botox Be Done on the Same Day as Other Procedures?
Botox and filler can safely be done on the same day, because their mechanisms do not overlap: Botox relaxes muscles, while filler adds volume. However, applying both to the same area at the same time may affect how the filler is distributed, so it is generally considered better for predicting results to do Botox first and add filler 7 to 14 days later.
When time is limited, same-day treatment is also possible, and the order and interval are designed individually according to the area and purpose. The same principle applies when Botox for excessive sweating is done on the same day as a facial procedure.
How Does a Botox Consultation for Excessive Sweating Work at Repic Clinic in Gangnam?
Repic Clinic in Gangnam (318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, basement levels 1 and 2) makes diagnosis the starting point of a consultation. At an in-person consultation, the doctor explains directly whether treatment is needed and how it would be designed, based on the Meta View and Mark-Vu diagnostic data.
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※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.