This article is written by Dr Niketa Sonavane, one of the best dermatologist in Mumbai. She is a specialist in hyperhidrosis treatment in Mumbai. Dr Niketa Sonavane is considered one of the best dermatologist in Mumbai for excessive sweating treatment. Her special interest is Botox for hyperhidrosis in Mumbai.
Hyperhidrosis is a condition which causes excessive sweating. It can affect your underarms, palms, soles or whole body. Excessive sweating in men is more common than excessive sweating in women. This condition may affect your work and also lowers your self confidence.
What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis means excessive sweating. This excessive sweating affects the underarms, palms and soles. But It may affect any other body part or even the whole body. Excessive sweating of palms and soles is palmoplantar hyperhidrosis. While excessive sweating of armpits is axillary hyperhidrosis.
What are the symptoms of hyperhidrosis?
In hyperhidrosis, you sweat profusely which soaks the clothing. Sweating occurs on the face, head, underarms, genital area and feet. Your skin turns white and becomes wrinkled called ‘washer woman. appearance. You may have red, chaffed areas in the folds of your body. Action of bacteria on the sweat may lead to body odour. You may also be prone to repeated fungal infections.
What causes excessive sweating in hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis actually means sweating for no reason. But stress can be an important trigger. It is more likely that you will sweat more before your meeting or shaking hands with someone. The very thought of sweating may make you sweat! Needless to say, hot and humid surroundings make the sweating worse.
Why should you have hyperhidrosis treatment?
If you have sweaty hands, people may avoid shaking hands with you. Or worse, you may feel under-confident in shaking hands with them. Sweat stains on your shirt and body odour may make you a hot topic in your office. Needless to say, it ruins silk blouses and dresses. The dripping sweat may fry your keyboard or smudge your handwriting. And last but not the least, foot odour and fungal infections may become a deal breaker in your love life.
What are the available options for hyperhidrosis treatment in Mumbai?
Oral medication for excessive sweating
Glycopyrrolate or propantheline bromide stops sweat glad stimulation. Anti-depressant tablets are recommended to those who have anxiety. Side effects include blurry vision, dry mouth and constipation.
Lotion for excessive sweating
Aluminium chloride hexahydrate reduces sweat production. You will need to apply the lotion on the skin once or twice daily. Side effects include sensitivity and rashes. Some people complain of metallic taste in the mouth.
Iontophoresis for hyperhidrosis
A low level of electric current used daily to block sweat glands. Iontophoresis can help with palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis.
Botox for hyperhidrosis
An injection of botulinum toxin type A stops hyperactivity of sweat glands. The treatment is FDA approved and has no side effects.
Surgery for excessive sweating
Surgery to cut the nerves supplying the sweat glands. This has the risk of artery or nerve damage. Besides you may have worse sweating known as ‘compensatory sweating’ in later life.
Which is the safest and most effective hyperhidrosis treatment?
Botox for hyperhidrosis is the safest way to stop excessive sweating. And of course, it is the most effective too. The procedure requires 15 minutes and results are long lasting. You can expect the effect to last up to a year. Botox is the only FDA approved treatment of excessive sweating.
How is Botox for hyperhidrosis treatment done?
The procedure begins with a starch-iodine test which requires 5 to 10 minutes. This test helps to determine the areas of most sweating. Next comes the application of the anaesthetic cream on the areas to which we want to treat. We leave the cream on for about 30 minutes to achieve good anaesthesia. Most of my patients prefer to skip this numbing cream as the injections are not painful anyways. After this the Botox injection process requires only 15 minutes.
What to expect immediately after your Botox hyperhidrosis treatment?
Botox treatment is a lunch time procedure. You can have the treatment and return to work immediately. Botox has no down time. Most people notice an immediate reduction of sweating. And the sweating stops completely within 2-3 days.
How long does it take for Botox to stop excessive sweating?
The results start showing in 1 to 3 days. You may notice reduced sweating on the same day too. The effect is usually complete with in 10 to 14 days.
How often do I need to repeat the Botox for hyperhidrosis?
When we use Botox for hyperhidrosis, the effect is usually long lasting. You may feel the dampness returning around 4 to 5 months after the Botox. The sweating may come to a level of a normal person around 6 months after the treatment. And you may feel the need to repeat your treatment around the 9th to 12th months.
Who can have Botox to stop underarm sweating?
Botox treatment for the underarms is not only for those with excessive sweating. In my clinic this treatment is a part of the Bridal treatments as well as Model Makeover. Many corporate CEOs opt for the treatment to avoid sweat stains on their crisp and clean shirts. Many men and women also opt for this treatment as it makes their perfume smell better and last longer. Underarm Botox also reduces underarm darkening caused by deodorants and perfumes. And of course, it we use it to get rid body odour caused by sweating.
What is the cost of Botox for hyperhidrosis in Mumbai?
The cost of Botox depends on the total dose that we use. Men need about 120 to 150 units. While women need about 100 to 120 units of Botox in the underarm area. The total dose is higher for the palms and even higher for the soles. The cost of hyperhidrosis treatment in Mumbai ranges from Rs 34000 to Rs 50000 at Ambrosia Aesthetics.
Where to get Botox for hyperhidrosis treatment in Mumbai?
When it comes to Botox for excessive sweating, you need a certified Botox expert. Wrong dosing of Botox gives poor results and increases the chance of side effects. Wrong depth of injections cause wastage of product and lack of improvement. If the cost is lower than Rs 30000, it is usually the Indian or Chinese tox which is being used not the original Botox. Dr Niketa Sonavane has training from several International Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons. She is a Senior Expert in Botox. And she now provides training to junior Dermatologists.
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