Treatment for Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is not only a cosmetic issue that can interfere with you wearing certain articles of clothing but it can also impact your quality of life. It can afflict multiple parts of the body, including the palms of the hand, the feet, face and of course, the underarms, making it difficult to hold a pen, use a steering wheel and will even leave your feet slipping in your sandals! There can be an underlying medical problem causing this in some cases so it needs to be investigated by a doctor. Hyperhidrosis can be successfully treated with injections of Botulinum toxin to the afflicted area. Typically used as a wrinkle relaxer, Botulinum toxin works by stopping the nerve signal to the sweat glands in the afflicted area. Treatment is quick and the duration of the effects is usually six to eight months.

Are there risks involved?

Yes. There are risks involved in all medical procedures. Dr Imani will gladly discuss and disclose all possible risks, benefits and alternatives involved at the time of consultation. Common, mild and transient effects include swelling, redness, tenderness and bruising.