Toxin for excessive sweating

Hyperhidrosis is known as a condition in which you sweat more than is needed to regulate body temperature, and it is known to commonly appear in the armpits, palms and soles of the feet.

Underarm odor is known as a condition in which sweat from areas such as the armpits meets bacteria on the skin and the smell becomes stronger. Some people have both concerns and some have only one, so we first check at your consultation which discomfort is greater.

Sweat glands produce sweat when they receive signals from nerves. Botulinum toxin is known to reduce the release of the substance that carries this signal for a while, so less sweat is produced where it is injected.

Because it does not remove the sweat glands themselves, the signals are known to return over time and sweating to increase again. That is why it is managed by having the treatment again when the effect wears off.

Sweat odor is known to form when sweat meets bacteria while it stays on the skin, so less sweat may help you notice the odor less.

However, the cause and degree of the odor differ from person to person, so whether botulinum toxin alone is enough or other methods should also be considered is checked at your appointment.

The treatment area is decided at your consultation after hearing where you sweat a lot and the discomfort it causes in daily life. Skin thickness and surrounding muscles differ by area, so the amount and method also differ; if you have an area in mind, please tell us at your consultation.

Miri Clinic advises that the effect of botulinum toxin lasts 2⁠–⁠6 months depending on the area, and that regular care is important.

For hyperhidrosis and underarm odor, when you start to feel the effect and how long it lasts depend on the area, the amount of sweat and the individual, so we explain this together at your consultation.

You may feel a sting during the injection, the injection sites may briefly swell and redden, and small bruises may form. These reactions are known to usually settle with time.

Rarely, the muscles around the injection site are known to feel weaker for a while. What to know differs by area, so we explain it at your consultation; if discomfort keeps getting worse, please contact the clinic.

Please let us know before your consultation if you have a wound or dermatitis at the injection site, take blood-thinning medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Right after the procedure, it is known to be best not to rub or massage the injection sites hard. Please follow the aftercare instructions for when you can resume care that touches the injection sites, such as deodorant or hair removal.

It depends on the area and dose, so no amount is listed separately on the price list. We will let you know the cost after the area and amount are decided at your consultation.