How are the Botox treatments administered to the body to treat excessive sweating disorder? Botox is injected into the sweat glands in the four common areas where excessive sweating persists; the palms, the undersides of the feet, the underarms and the face. Botox is commonly used to paralyze portions of the faces where wrinkles have developed. When injected into the sweat glands of these areas the Botox has the ability to freeze the muscles ensuring that the amount of sweat that is excreted from these glands will be reduced.

Acetylcholine is blocked to prevent excessive sweating from occurring, as it activates the sweat glands. When the Botox is injected into the body there is a high chance that the excessive sweating disorder can be stopped nearly immediately after the injection. There is a high success rate of the injections, as an alternative to other courses of treatment which are invasive and painful.

Botox is used as an alternative to treatments which caused a myriad of side effects in patients. These treatments that have been used in the past include; antiperspirants applied to the skin, surgical removal of the glands which produce sweat in the body, cutting the nerves which provide the message for the glands to produce sweat and blocking the glands that produce sweat with the use of small electrical injections.

As an alternative to these treatments, Botox provides few side effects and is one of the least invasive procedures, as it involves a tiny needle being injected to the sweat glands, under the skin. The small needles are generally painless and do not involve any components of the body being removed.

In as little as one treatment session, up to ninety percent of patients have responded favorable to the botox treatment.There are many benefits to undergoing the injections for those patients suffering from the disorder; excessive sweating can make daily activities impossible, as conditions can cause flare ups which can be embarrassing. The course of treatment involves regular injections for up to a period of sixteen months. After this time the patient often experiences fifty percent decreased sweating, even without the Botox injections. Most patients undergo the treatment on a regular basis to decrease the side effects and symptoms of Hyperhydrosis. Ninety six patients have seen success in the procedure, and there is continued research to make the treatment more effective in preventing excessive sweating. 

What is Microcurrent treatment? Microcurrent treatments use small electrical pulses to promote collagen production in the skin and create the appearance of tighter skin. The muscles and tissues deep within the skin are stimulated to enhance the production of collagen. After one treatment you can experience tighter appearing skin with the appearance of lifted eyebrows and skin that has a decreased sagging appearance. Microcurrent treatments are often short-term and must be used repeatedly to see long term effects. There is no damage to the skin during Microcurrent treatments, as opposed to other methods which try to achieve the same results such as facelifts and laser rejuvenation of the skin.

What is Microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is often referred to as microderm as patients and doctors familiar with the procedure. Each of these different types of Microdermabrasion procedures contribute to removing the first layer of the skin which may have been susceptible to damage. The superficial layer of the skin is removed to create a youthful appearance which is similar to the Microcurrent treatments. Crystals are used in combination with abrasive textures which are used to remove the dead skin cells from the top layer, increasing the overall appearance and texture of the skin while improving the appearance of the complexion.

What are the costs of the two types of skin treatments? The cost of Microdermabrasion can range from $75.00 to $350.00 for each treatment depending on the type of Microdermabrasion being completed, the tools that are used to complete the treatment and the office that the treatment is being completed at. Microcurrent treatments range in price from $150.00 to $350.00 and can be completed at a local spa or dermatologist’s office.

Where is the damage in your skin? Is your damage superficial on the top of the skin, or does the damage lies in the cells underneath the skin? Depending on where you wish to see results will determine the type of treatment that you ultimately choose. A consultation can be available from the spa to determine which treatment will yield the best results for you. This consultation can be followed by scheduling the treatment that you feel best for the problem.