Excess Sweating Treatment IN OXFORDSHIRE

Botox sweat reduction treatments

Excessive Sweating

Sweating is a normal and essential function that the body performs to regulate body heat. In certain individuals, excessive sweating can be bothersome, staining clothing, leaving damp patches, and increasing self-conscious anxiety. Botulinum Toxin Type-A is a prescription-only medication, commonly known as Botox, that can temporarily reduce underarm perspiration for up to 9 months. The treatment can also be effective on many damp body sites such as the hands, feet, thighs, and scalp.

Consultation

Before receiving Botulinum toxin type-A injections for sweating reduction, you will be required to have a consultation with one of our Nurse Independent Prescribers who will assess your medical history, discuss your needs, and devise a personalised treatment plan. You will also have the risks and benefits of treatment explained to you, before deciding whether the treatment is right for you. Should you wish to proceed with the treatment and are medically safe to do so, a prescription will then be written by the Nurse Independent Prescriber for you to receive the treatment.

Sweat Reduction Treatment | Frequently Asked Questions

Botulinum toxin is produced by the natural bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. A specific protein is extracted and purified from this to create the medication Botulinum Neurotoxin Type-A. When a small amount of this medication is injected into the superficial skin, where the sweat glands are located, it blocks nerve receptors from acetylcholine which is responible for signalling your glands to produce sweat.The treatment works locally where Botox is injected, blocking the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine from activating the eccrine sweat glands to produce sweat. Multiple micro-injections of a solution containing Botulinum Toxin Type-A are injected into the superficial skin of the underarm area or another damp bodily site, with a noticeable reduction of sweat production within 2 - 14 days. Treatments are usually repeated each 6-9 months.
Very fine needles are used to inject small amounts Botulinum Neurotoxin Type-A into the superficial skin of the underarm or other skin area where sweating is excessive. Most patients comment that the treatment is only mildly uncomfortable. Before treatment, you are welcome to have a topical anaesthetic cream applied. You are encouraged to discuss this at your first consultation so that we can make your treatment as comfortable as possible for you. Once your consent has been obtained, treatment will generally take around 30 minutes.
Like all medications, several side effects could be experienced following treatment with Botulinum Toxin Type-A. During your consultation with the Nurse Independent Prescriber, the full known side effects will be explained as part of the consent process. You can then decide if you wish to proceed. General side effects related to the procedure itself include mild localised swelling, mild bruising and possible temporary numbness. You will be given our out-of-hours mobile telephone number in the unlikely event that you require urgent advice.
Yes, although these will be discussed in greater detail during your appointment:
-Avoid touching the treated areas for 4 hours after treatment.
-Avoid antiperspirant application for 24 hours
Results of Botulinum Toxin Type-A for sweat reduction are not immediate and generally take 2-14 days to take effect.
The duration of sweat reduction can vary from person to person but generally lasts 6-9 months. To maintain the effect, you should repeat the treatments each 6-9 months when you notice increased sweat production.