Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Put hyperhidrosis in its place in minutes with Botox® injections.

Hyperhidrosis doesn’t have to hold you back anymore. Treatment options like injectable, long-lasting Botox® have made this condition manageable.

Botox® is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that has been in use for decades. It controls excessive sweating by targeting the overactive nerves and muscles that make your sweat glands contract.

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What is hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating, typically in the underarms or hands. This fairly common condition can cause discomfort and social anxiety. Approximately 3% of adults struggle with excessive sweating.

How is it treated?

The most common solution for excessive sweating is antiperspirant, but this is not effective for most people with hyperhidrosis. Botox® often provides the longest-lasting, most effective results.

A proven option

Botox® is an FDA-approved method of sweat control that prevents excess sweating with long-lasting results.

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If antiperspirants and other methods have failed you, Botox® offers a highly effective solution with months between treatments.

When used to treat hyperhidrosis, Botox® acts on the nerves that tell your sweat glands to work overtime. By stopping the excessive signals, Botox® stops your sweat glands from making sweat, leading to drier underarms and less odor. It remains one of the most effective, widely used hyperhidrosis treatments due to its effectiveness and lasting results.

Our board-certified dermatologists provide Botox® injections to ensure your best results. The process typically takes less than half an hour, and most people feel nothing more than a few small pinches. You can leave immediately afterward and return to your daily routine.

Botox® results can take about a week to develop. You will notice that your sweating decreases until you have achieved much drier underarms. In general, people who receive this treatment see results far better than they have achieved with topical methods. Botox® continues to work for up to eight months.

Botox® is a no-downtime option for treating hyperhidrosis. You might notice a few minor spots of redness, swelling, or bruising in the area that can last up to a few days. Most people feel no discomfort after their injections and feel comfortable returning to their day.

One advantage of Botox® is that almost anyone is a good candidate. It’s safe for all skin types and tones. It can be used for individuals with mild to severe hyperhidrosis with minimal risk. Good candidates should have reasonable expectations about their results. 

You should not have a Botox® treatment if you have active skin conditions in the underarm area. Your dermatologist at Capital Laser & Skin Care will work with you to resolve any conditions so you can receive your treatment safely. People with certain skin conditions may not be good candidates for this treatment.

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Interested in learning more about hyperhidrosis treatment with Botox®? We would love to speak with you. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our Chevy Chase, MD office today at (301) 798-9699 to schedule your private consultation at our laser and cosmetic dermatology center, located just blocks away from Washington, D.C.

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