Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is more than just sweating on a hot day: it's sweating that's disproportionate to temperature or exertion, and it can have a significant impact on daily life and confidence. It's most common under the arms, but hands and feet can also be affected.
What causes excessive sweating?
In primary hyperhidrosis, the sweat glands are overactive without an underlying medical cause, often present since childhood or puberty. The nerves that control the sweat glands simply send too many signals, regardless of temperature or stress. This sets it apart from normal sweating, which is a natural response to heat, exertion, or emotion.
Treating excessive sweating at Pêche Skin Clinic in Antwerp
Muscle Relaxant (botox) is a proven, effective treatment for excessive sweating, particularly under the arms. The injections specifically block the nerve signals to the sweat glands, significantly reducing sweat production in the treated area.
The treatment is administered superficially into the skin with small, precise injections, spread across the entire area affected by excessive sweating.
What results can you expect?
Clinical research published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows a significant and lasting reduction in underarm sweating after treatment with botulinum toxin. The effect is usually visible within a week and typically lasts 4 to 6 months.
Frequently asked questions
What treatment works best for excessive sweating?
Muscle Relaxant (botox) is the most effective and best-researched treatment for excessive underarm sweating. It significantly reduces sweat production in the treated area.
How long until I see results, and how long do they last?
The effect is usually visible within a week and typically lasts 4 to 6 months, slightly longer than a wrinkle treatment, after which a follow-up treatment is needed.
Does the treatment hurt?
The injections are administered superficially with a fine needle. Most people find this causes minimal discomfort, similar to a small pinch.
Is excessive sweating the same as normal sweating in the heat?
No. Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is disproportionate to temperature or exertion and results from overactive sweat glands. Normal sweating is a natural, functional response of the body.
Discuss excessive sweating with us in Antwerp
Wondering if Muscle Relaxant is right for you? Book a free consultation at Pêche Skin Clinic in Antwerp and let our specialists discuss your situation and propose a plan tailored to you.
