To which areas is botulinum toxin applied in the treatment of sweating?

 

It is applied to the armpit, palm and sole areas.

 

How long is the effect duration?

 

It is approximately 3-4 months in proportion to the lifespan of the toxin. Although it varies from person to person, the effect can rarely last up to 6 months.

 

Is there any harm to health in preventing sweating with botulinum toxin?

 

There are sweat glands in many parts of our body. Although sweating in a certain area is stopped with botulinum toxin injection, it does not cause any health problems since sweat gland activity continues in other areas.

 

What are the situations that prevent or risk the application of botulinum toxin?

 

• Acute, chronic infections and sepsis

• Neuromuscular diseases (Myasthenia Gravis, Eaton Lambert syndrome)

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding period

• Those with active psychological/psychiatric disorders

• People with abnormal expectations

• Use of drugs that pose a risk of drug interaction (aminoglycosides, gentamicin), muscle relaxants, curare-like non-depolarizing blockers, cyclosporine, quinidine, d-penicillamine, magnesium sulfate, chloroquine-hydroxychloroquine)

• Known allergy to any of the substances to be applied

• Infection at the application site

• Presence of cancer or receiving chemotherapy treatments

• Those who have a disease that suppresses the immune system or use immunosuppressant drugs

• Those with serious autoimmune disease, organ failure or systemic disease

• Abnormal platelet dysfunctions (blood diseases; circulatory disorder, hypofibrinogenemia, critical thrombocytopenia)

 

What should be taken into consideration after application?

 

• The application area should not be touched.

• Make-up application should be at least 48 hours later

• Massage should not be applied to the application area for at least 10 days.

• Contact with water, soap, cosmetics and similar products, and irritating behaviors such as rubbing and scratching should be avoided until 24 hours after the procedure.

• Intense sports should be avoided for 10 days

• Avoid hot and steamy environments such as saunas and jacuzzis for 10 days.

• After application, the application area should be protected from the sun.