Botox Treatment for Excessive Sweating of the Hands and Feet
Perspiration is essential for regulating body temperature. However, excessive sweating under the arms or on the hands and feet can be extremely distressing. This condition, known as hyperhidrosis, can cause both physical discomfort and psychosocial difficulties. Treatment of the sweat glands with Botox can provide significant, lasting relief. At my specialist practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Berlin, I offer Botox for hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet as well as treatment for excessive underarm sweating.
- Procedure time
- 20 minutes
- Anaesthesia
- Numbing cream; local anaesthetic optional
- Hospital stay
- Outpatient procedure
- Return to social activities
- Immediately after treatment
- Return to work
- Immediately after treatment
- Exercise
- Avoid strenuous use of the treated areas for the first two days
- Wound healing
- Not applicable
- Cost
- From €600
- Aftercare
- No sauna or massage for the first week
During the physical examination, I determine the appropriate Botox dosage for excessive sweating of the hands or feet and identify the optimal injection points. The treatment areas are then disinfected. A local anaesthetic is generally used to minimise discomfort from the injections. Alternatively, a numbing cream may be applied to the areas being treated. Botox is then injected at multiple points across the palms or soles. Treatment for sweaty hands or feet takes approximately 20 minutes. You can return to work and normal social activities immediately afterwards.
Botox treatment for excessive sweating is generally considered low-risk. Unwanted systemic side effects are uncommon, whilst intolerance or allergic reactions are very rare. It is important that Botox for sweaty hands or feet is administered by a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery with appropriate experience, as this helps minimise the risk of treatment errors and unwanted side effects.
Botox treatment for hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet does not usually require any special aftercare. Immediately after the injections, the palms or soles are cooled briefly to help limit swelling and bruising. If these effects do occur, they generally subside quickly. You may usually return to the sauna, solarium and massage, and expose the treated areas to direct sunlight, after approximately one week.
Botox for Hyperhidrosis of the Hands and Feet – Less Sweating and a Better Quality of Life
Excessive sweating of the hands and feet can be very distressing, both physically and, in particular, in social situations. Hyperhidrosis of the hands may also cause difficulties at work.
Botox is an effective treatment for excessive sweating of the hands and feet and can significantly reduce hyperhidrosis. Sweat production is triggered by chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters, which activate the nerve endings supplying the sweat glands. Botox interrupts these signals, thereby reducing sweat-gland activity. To treat excessive sweating of the hands and feet, botulinum toxin is injected at multiple points across the palms or soles.
What Results Can Botox Achieve for Sweaty Hands or Feet?
Botox injections do not stop perspiration in the hands and feet completely. Instead, they reduce it to a level that is generally far less troublesome. The full effect develops around ten to 14 days after treatment and lasts for approximately four months. Repeat treatment is then required to maintain the result.
Botox for Sweaty Hands or Feet at My Practice – Personalised Advice
Botox treatment for excessive sweating at my specialist practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Berlin begins with a detailed, personalised consultation. I explain how Botox for sweaty hands and feet works and what the procedure involves. I also ask about any pre-existing conditions, assess the severity of your hyperhidrosis and examine the areas to be treated. Treatment can be carried out immediately after the consultation and physical examination where appropriate.
Do You Experience Excessive Sweating of the Hands and Feet?
Botox offers an effective treatment option for primary hyperhidrosis and severe sweating. I will be pleased to advise you personally. You can book your consultation and treatment here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Botox work?
A brow lift is suitable for both women and men who are troubled by low-set eyebrows and hooded eyelids. The procedure can also improve eyebrow asymmetry. It raises the position of the eyebrows whilst tightening the skin of the forehead.
Is Botox dangerous?
Botulinum toxin in its natural form is a potent neurotoxin. For medical use, however, it is administered in carefully controlled, very small doses. Botox products are manufactured under controlled conditions and undergo a rigorous approval process. Nevertheless, Botox treatment should only be performed by a suitably qualified and experienced specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery.
Who is suitable for Botox treatment of hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet?
Botox treatment may be suitable for people affected by excessive sweating of the palms or soles. It can substantially reduce sweat production in these areas, helping to relieve the physical discomfort and psychosocial strain associated with hyperhidrosis.
How often must Botox treatment for hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet be repeated?
Repeat treatment for excessive sweating of the hands or feet is usually required approximately every four months. The effect gradually diminishes as the body breaks down the Botox, and without further treatment, sweating will eventually return towards its original level.
Can hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet also be treated surgically?
Surgery is not generally used to treat hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet because of the anatomy of these areas. For underarm hyperhidrosis, by contrast, a minimally invasive procedure can offer a longer-lasting alternative to Botox. During suction curettage, specialised cannulas are used to remove fatty tissue together with sweat glands and their nerve supply, substantially and persistently reducing sweat production.
When will I notice an effect after botulinum toxin injections for hyperhidrosis?
Sweat production and episodes of excessive sweating usually begin to improve after the Botox injections, with the full effect developing after approximately ten to 14 days.
How long does Botox last for hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet?
The effect of Botox treatment lasts for approximately four months. Further treatment of the sweat glands is then required to maintain the result.
What other conditions can be treated with Botox?
Botox has been used in medicine since the 1980s. It was originally employed to treat neurological conditions and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system. It has since become firmly established in aesthetic medicine. In addition to hyperhidrosis, I use Botox at my practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Berlin for:
- Botox for wrinkles
- Non-surgical brow lifts with Botox
- Botox for bruxism, including treatment of the masseter muscles and teeth grinding
- Botox for the masseter muscles to refine facial contours