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Botox
Botox (or Botulinum toxin type A)  is a chemical substance (a neurotoxin) derived from the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. Although its original use was for eyelid twitching and eye-squint it has become extremely popular over the last few years worldwide. Its main use is for cosmetic procedures such as treatment of frown lines and crow's feet, however it is increasingly being used for the treatment of hyperhidrosis of the armpits and hands.

To treat armpit and hand hyperhidrosis, Botox is administered via tiny injections, within the skin of the affected area, to reduce excessive sweating by blocking the release of the chemical acetylcholine from the nerve fibres that stimulate overactive sweat glands.

We have successfully used Botox for aspects of blushing. We have recently published an article in a peer-reviewed medical journal outlining our experience of this technique. The daily mail has published a review based on our article.

 

Advantages Disadvantages
Quick, no hospital instay Can be uncomfortable as it involves multiple fine needle injections
No anaesthetic required  
Results can be seen within a few days Doesn't always work
Longer acting effect than anti-perspirants Unlike ETS, results are only temporary. A further course of Botox may be required after 4-12 months
  Limited availability on NHS
 

For more information about Botox, mode of action and side effects please click here


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