An injectable solution for excessive sweating
Summertime is one of the best times of year. It means enjoying the sunshine, seeing all the flowers, swimming in the water, basking in the summer heat – but it also means increased sweating. Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is not always related to heat and some people experience this on a daily basis regardless of temperature.
According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society (HIS), people with this condition produce up to five times the average volume of sweat. They may experience physical discomfort such as skin irritation or infection, psychological troubles such as anxiety or depression, embarrassment, and constant stress from always trying to hide their sweat from others.
“If you believe that hyperhidrosis may be negatively impacting your life, know that you don’t have to live this way. There are treatment options available to help you find relief, “says Katrina Mattek, Physician Assistant at Aspirus Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. She says the clinic offers Botox, which is an effective and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved treatment for excessive sweating. “The most common area people receive Botox to decrease sweating is in the axilla (armpits).”
Botox blocks signals to the sweat glands that cause sweating. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD), most patients notice results four to five days after receiving treatment.
Mattek says it’s “a quick in-office procedure with no downtime and results can last 6 months or more. When the excessive sweating returns, it’s time for another treatment.”
Do you think you may have hyperhidrosis? Call 715.870.2162 or visit Aspirus Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics to see if Botox is right for you. If interested in exploring more options, talk with your primary care provider or dermatologist to learn more about other ways to manage your sweating.
All procedures and services are performed by boardcertified and specialty trained providers. Aspirus Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics is located at 1901 Westwood Center Boulevard in Wausau, Wisconsin with some providers now offering outreach in Rhinelander and Plover.
