Botox® for Excessive Sweating in Turkey

Botulinum toxin for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is a non-surgical treatment that uses botulinum toxin injections to temporarily block the nerve signals responsible for activating sweat glands. Without these signals, the treated area significantly reduces its sweat production.

This treatment is most commonly used for:

• Underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis), the most popular treatment area. Dramatically reduces underarm sweating, freeing you from sweat patches and the anxiety that comes with them
• Palms (palmar hyperhidrosis), reduces sweaty hands that can affect handshakes, holding objects, and everyday tasks
• Forehead/scalp, reduces facial sweating that can be particularly noticeable and distressing

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the body produces sweat far beyond what is needed for temperature regulation. It can be genetic or develop over time, and it affects both men and women equally. Many people suffer in silence for years before discovering that an effective treatment exists.

The treatment involves multiple small injections across the affected area, creating a grid-like pattern that ensures even coverage. Each injection deposits a tiny amount of botulinum toxin just beneath the skin surface, targeting the sweat glands directly.

Results typically begin within 3-5 days, with full effect reached by 2 weeks. The effects last 6-12 months, significantly longer than cosmetic botulinum toxin treatment, and many patients find the duration increases with repeat treatments.

Botulinum toxin for excessive sweating may be right for you if:

• You sweat excessively in one or more areas, beyond what seems normal
• Over-the-counter antiperspirants and prescription-strength products have not worked
• Your sweating affects your confidence, clothing choices, or daily activities
• You are over 18 and in good general health
• You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have no known allergy to botulinum toxin

This treatment is suitable for both men and women. It is particularly effective for primary focal hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating that occurs without an underlying medical cause and is concentrated in specific areas.

During your free consultation, your practitioner will discuss the severity of your sweating, which areas are most affected, and confirm that botulinum toxin is the right approach. If your sweating is a symptom of an underlying condition, they will advise you accordingly.

Before Your Treatment

Your journey begins with a free consultation, online, by phone, or in person. You will discuss your sweating concerns, which areas are most affected, and how significantly it impacts your daily life.

Preparation is minimal. Avoid using antiperspirant on the day of your treatment and do not shave the treatment area for 2-3 days beforehand. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

During Your Treatment

The treatment takes place in a comfortable clinic. Your practitioner may perform an iodine-starch test to map exactly where your sweating is most concentrated. This ensures precise, targeted treatment.

A topical numbing cream is applied to the area. Using a very fine needle, your practitioner injects small amounts of botulinum toxin in a grid-like pattern across the treatment area, typically 15-20 injection points per underarm, or similar coverage for palms or forehead. The entire process takes 20-30 minutes.

After Your Treatment

You can leave the clinic and continue with your day immediately. There is no downtime. You may notice small injection marks that fade within hours.

Avoid strenuous exercise and hot environments for 24 hours. Results begin within 3-5 days, and you will notice a dramatic reduction in sweating by the 2-week mark. Most patients describe the change as life-changing.

There is no recovery period. You can return to your normal routine immediately after treatment.

Day of treatment: Small marks at injection sites fade within hours. Mild tenderness in the treated area is normal.

First 24 hours: Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, and hot baths. Do not apply antiperspirant or deodorant to the treated area for 24 hours.

Days 3-5: You will begin to notice a reduction in sweating. This is the botulinum toxin taking effect as it blocks nerve signals to the sweat glands.

Week 1-2: The full effect becomes apparent. Most patients experience an 80-90% reduction in sweating. You may notice you can wear colours and fabrics you previously avoided.

Month 6-12: The effects gradually wear off as nerve function returns. The duration varies between patients, some enjoy 6 months of relief, others up to 12 months. Many patients find that each successive treatment lasts slightly longer.

Ongoing: Most patients schedule 1-2 treatments per year to maintain their results. Your practitioner will recommend the ideal timing for your follow-up.

Botulinum toxin for hyperhidrosis is a well-established treatment with an excellent safety profile. It has been used for this purpose for over two decades.

Common effects (mild and temporary):

• Small injection marks, fade within hours
• Mild tenderness or bruising at injection sites, resolves within days
• Temporary increase in sweating in other, untreated areas (compensatory sweating), uncommon and usually mild

Less common considerations:

• Temporary muscle weakness near the treatment area, rare for underarms, more relevant for palm treatments where grip strength may be temporarily reduced
• Uneven results, rare, and can be addressed at a follow-up appointment

Rare:

• Allergic reaction, extremely uncommon
• Infection at injection sites, very rare with proper technique and sterile conditions

Your treatment is performed by an experienced practitioner at a licensed clinic using genuine, regulated botulinum toxin. Aftercare support is included.