Botox for Hyperhidrosis in Reno
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Although Botox is often associated with treatment of fine lines and wrinkles, it is also commonly used to treat excess sweating, a condition known as hyperhidrosis.
What Is Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis refers to a condition in which a person sweats beyond the point where it’s needed to help regulate their body temperature and prevent overheating. Research suggests that about three percent of people experience hyperhidrosis with symptoms including skin wetness that can dampen clothing; itching if the sweat reaches the point of skin irritation; and body odor when the scentless sweat mixes with skin bacteria.
Some people experience fairly minor symptoms while others have symptoms that can vary in degree from day to day. Still others experience continual symptoms that can affect their quality of life.
Who is a Good Candidate for Botox for Hyperhidrosis?
The majority of people who suffer from hyperhidrosis; frequently experience symptoms; have tried topical solutions and medications without success; have realistic expectations about the procedure; and are in good general health would qualify as candidates for Botox for hyperhidrosis.
Botox for sweating is intended for people diagnosed with primary hyperhidrosis, meaning those who have significant symptoms without a known medical cause. Secondary hyperhidrosis, meanwhile, occurs because of another medical condition or as a medication side effect.
As far as people who would not be good candidates for Botox for excessive sweating, they typically include those with neuromuscular conditions or those with Botox-ingredient allergies.
Why Choose Sierra Nevada Cosmetic for Botox for Hyperhidrosis?
When wanting Botox for hyperhidrosis in Reno, you can trust Dr. Kyle Yamamoto to create a personalized treatment and provide it in a caring way that addresses your concerns. Dr. Yamamoto is an experienced, double-board certified facial plastic surgeon, Ivy League educated and fellowship trained. He is local to the Reno-Tahoe area, and patients appreciate his warm bedside manner.
How Botox Treats Excessive Sweating
The same substance that Dr. Yamamoto uses in Botox treatments to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles curbs the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that works overtime and triggers excessive sweating. By receiving Botox injections in the body part that overly sweats, the nerves are paralyzed. This means that they can’t send signals to sweat glands.
What to Expect During Botox Hyperhidrosis Treatment
Dr. Yamamoto or one of his highly trained providers, Nurse Practitioner and Injector Noelle Davis-Marinaccio, or Nurse Injector Amanda McJones will provide simple instructions ahead of your office treatment appointment, which can include the temporary stoppage of certain medications among others. The actual appointment can be done over a lunch break with the injections themselves only taking about ten minutes.
The areas of skin targeted for treatment, ones where the most sweating occurs, will first be marked by ink or another substance. Then, after being numbed in that region, the botulinum toxin for hyperhidrosis will be injected with a fine needle just below the skin’s surface. Depending upon the size and location of the area of concern, Dr. Yamamoto will provide a varying number of injections in a grid pattern. After the treatment, you can return to work or other commitments with a follow-up appointment scheduled to check the effect of the treatment and perhaps do additional injections.
You may experience tenderness in the treated area for a relatively short amount of time. If armpit Botox was used, you’ll want to avoid deodorant and other perfumed products the following day to prevent irritated skin. Dr. Yamamoto may also recommend the avoidance of intense exercise for a short period of time along with other personalized items.
Botox for Hyperhidrosis Results and Longevity
Typically, it takes two or three days to first notice the impact of the Botox for sweating with full effects being noticeable within a couple of weeks, post-treatment. How long the treatment works will depend upon the body areas being treated and the severity of the hyperhidrosis. In general, armpit Botox can last anywhere from six months.
Safety and Side Effects
Most people tolerate armpit Botox well. The majority of people who get Botox for hyperhidrosis in other parts of the body also do well, but fewer follow-up studies have been conducted to document this more specifically.
Side effects can include bruising, minor pain at injection sites, skin irritation, and minor bleeding. Some people may experience headaches and/or flu-like symptoms. Serious side effects like muscle weakness are rare. During your consultation with Dr. Yamamoto for your Botox for sweating, he will discuss more specifics about what to expect.
Schedule a Botox for Hyperhidrosis Consultation
To get started, please schedule a consultation online or call the friendly office at 775-525-1712. Dr. Yamamoto will listen carefully to your concerns and create a personalized plan to address them through Botox for excessive sweating.
Reno Botox for Hyperhidrosis Frequently Asked Questions:
How long does Botox last for treating excessive sweating?
The time period can vary, in part based upon the part and area size of the body where injections are made and also the severity of the issue. One of the most common applications, armpit Botox, typically lasts anywhere from six months to more than one year before repeat applications are required.
Which body areas can Botox treat for hyperhidrosis?
Armit Botox is one of the most common body regions for treatments, but it’s not the only one. Other places include the face and scalp, palms and feet, back, chest/under the breasts, and the groin area.
Is Botox a safe treatment for excessive sweating and who should perform it?
Botox for excessive sweating is generally safe and effective. Please see the section on this page titled “Safety and Side Effects” for more specifics. When choosing who should perform the injections, you’ll want a board-certified professional with experience in applying Botox specifically for this condition (meaning rather than only with Botox for more traditional wrinkle-reduction reasons). Dr. Yamamoto is board certified and has the experience and expertise needed for safe applications of Botox for hyperhidrosis in Reno.
Are the effects of Botox for sweating permanent?
They are not permanent. However, they can be performed over a lunch break and often only need to be repeated once or twice a year for significant improvements in excessive sweating.