Treating excessive sweating in Zurich
Heavy sweating can occur regardless of temperature or physical exertion. At Derma Medical Clinic we treat excessive sweating with botulinum toxin when conservative measures are not sufficient.
Excessive Sweating on Hands, Feet, and Armpits
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Botulinum toxin for sweating
When the body produces significantly more sweat than necessary for temperature regulation, we call it hyperhidrosis. People affected sweat in everyday situations, regardless of heat or physical exertion. The most commonly affected areas are armpits, hands, feet or forehead. Clothing can become visibly soaked from sweat production. Social situations are increasingly experienced as stressful.
Botulinum toxin can reduce the activity of sweat glands. Treatment is performed on an outpatient basis and is one of the most effective methods for excessive sweating.
Treatment Options
Procedure
Examinations
Duration
Socially presentable after treatment
Sports, Swimming, Sauna
Cost
When sweating dominates daily life
Excessive sweating is not a cosmetic problem. People affected plan their clothing consciously, avoid certain colors or feel restricted in professional and private situations. Armpit sweating is experienced as particularly distressing. Sweating occurs regardless of temperature, movement or stress and can only be controlled to a limited extent. Targeted treatment can reduce sweat production and improve quality of life.
Why excessive sweating occurs
Sweat glands are controlled by nerve impulses. In people with hyperhidrosis, these signals react overactively, causing sweat production to be stronger than necessary. The exact cause is rarely known. Often the tendency to heavy sweating begins at a young age. Certain conditions or medications can promote sweating. Before treatment, we determine whether primary hyperhidrosis or another cause is present.
Treating hyperhidrosis
When is treatment appropriate?
When heavy sweating affects daily life, work or social situations and conventional deodorants or antiperspirants are not sufficient. Botulinum toxin is used particularly for pronounced armpit sweating.
Which therapeutic approach is used?
Botulinum toxin blocks the nerve impulses that activate sweat glands. Sweat production in the treated sweat glands decreases. The effect is limited to the treated area.
What happens during the treatment?
Treatment involves several small injections directly into the affected area. Treatment takes only a few minutes. The effect develops over the following days and weeks.
Why have hyperhidrosis treated with us?
Medical assessment of symptoms
During examination we investigate the causes of your symptoms and carefully determine whether hyperhidrosis or another underlying condition is present.
Experienced Doctors
Treatment is performed by experienced specialists with extensive experience in the use of botulinum toxin.
Precise treatment
Dosage and treatment areas are individually tailored to the extent of sweating.
Individual Consultation
In a personal consultation we explain the expected success of treatment and possible alternatives, so you can make an informed decision.
Procedure
Initial consultation & assessment
In a detailed consultation we take time for your concerns and expectations. We then carefully examine the affected areas to determine the individually appropriate approach.
Treatment Planning
Based on the examination, we create a customized treatment plan together and clarify whether botulinum toxin is the right method for your needs.
Treatment
Injections are performed precisely and gently into the affected skin areas – for a natural-looking, harmonious result.
"Excessive sweating can significantly affect daily life. With botulinum toxin, sweat production in the affected areas can be reduced in many cases."
At our clinic, aesthetic treatment is carried out by an experienced specialist in dermatology:
Dr. med. univ. Martina Tröbinger is a specialist in Dermatology and Venereology (FMH), Laser Medicine FMCH and Laser Certificate FMCH. She treats patients with hyperhidrosis individually, taking into account the extent of symptoms and personal requirements in daily life and work.
What you can expect from us
Medical expertise meets modern treatment concepts
We do not view excessive sweating in isolation, but in connection with individual symptoms and possible causes.
Everything under one roof
Consultation, treatment and follow-up checks are performed personally and professionally at Derma Medical Clinic in Zurich.
Botulinum toxin applied with precision
Treatment is planned in detail and tailored to the affected areas.
Individual planning instead of standard solutions
At Derma Medical Clinic we adapt treatment to your personal situation.
What patients say about our treatment
Would you like to know if botulinum toxin for sweating is right for you?
We would be happy to advise you personally at Derma Medical Clinic Zurich.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about treatment for excessive sweating
What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. Sweat production is more pronounced than necessary for regulating body temperature. Symptoms can significantly affect daily life, work and social situations.
How do I recognize hyperhidrosis?
Typical signs are regular heavy sweating without physical exertion or high outdoor temperatures. People affected suffer from constantly moist armpits, sweat stains on clothing or heavy sweating on hands, feet or forehead.
Which body areas can be treated?
For armpit sweating, botulinum toxin, a muscle relaxant, can be used depending on findings. Besides armpits, other areas can also be treated, for example:
- Hands
- Feet
- Forehead
- Scalp
Whether this treatment is appropriate for you will be discussed during our consultation at Derma Medical Clinic in Zurich.
How does botulinum toxin work against sweating?
Botulinum toxin blocks the nerve impulses that activate sweat glands. Sweat formation in the treated areas decreases.
The effect is limited to the treated area and does not affect the body’s temperature regulation.
When does the effect begin?
The effect begins within a few days. The final result usually develops within one to two weeks.
How Long Does the Effect Last?
The effect lasts between four and nine months and depends on individual metabolism and the extent of symptoms.
Can treatment be repeated?
After the effect wears off, treatment can be repeated and performed regularly.
Is the treatment painful?
Treatment is performed with fine needles and is well tolerated in most cases. In the armpit area, injections are usually perceived as minimally uncomfortable.
Can I return to normal activities immediately after treatment?
Yes. Treatment is performed on an outpatient basis. You can usually resume your normal daily routine immediately.
Can I exercise after treatment?
You should avoid intense physical activity, sauna and hot baths for about 24 hours.
Will I sweat more in other body areas if armpits are treated?
No. The treated sweat glands produce less sweat without the body compensating through increased sweating in other areas.
Can botulinum toxin also help with hand sweating?
Botulinum toxin can also be used for heavy sweating of the hands. Since palms are more sensitive than the armpit area, this decision is made carefully and individually.
Can botulinum toxin also help with foot sweating?
Heavy sweating of the feet can also be treated with botulinum toxin. Whether treatment is appropriate depends on the extent of symptoms.
What causes heavy sweating?
In many cases, so-called primary hyperhidrosis is present. In these cases, sweat glands react particularly intensely without an additional underlying condition.
In addition, hormonal changes, medications or certain conditions can also cause increased sweating. Before treatment at Derma Medical Clinic in Zurich, a thorough examination is performed.
Is the effect of treatment permanent?
Botulinum toxin works temporarily. After several months, sweat gland activity gradually increases again. Treatment can be repeated regularly.
Are there alternatives to botulinum toxin?
Depending on cause and severity, medical antiperspirants, medications or other procedures may also be considered, depending on body area and extent of sweat production.
Who is treatment particularly suitable for?
Treatment is suitable for people who suffer from heavy sweating and are restricted in their daily life, work or social situations. Particularly for pronounced armpit sweating, botulinum toxin is one of the proven and well-studied treatment options.
