Botox, how it works and how it can help palm sweating and more. Antiperspirant Botox
How does Botox work?
Botulinum toxin (botox) prevents the nerve and muscle from "talking to each other". It works by blocking the release of a neurotransmitter known as acetylcholine from the neuromuscular junction which gives the patient a temporary "wrinkle-free" effect that will last up to 3 months.
Most patients would use botox for hyperdynamic lines, often called "worry lines" or "frow lines" on the upper third of the face for cosmetic reasons.
Antiperspirant Botox
These lines are formed in the skin due to repetitive muscle action in those areas, and a common area to use the injectable (approved by the FDA) for cosmetic reasons is the mid-frow often referred to as “11s” (the lines made when a person furrows their brows).
However, botox is often used for horizontal lines on the forehead, crow's feet, vertical lines around the lips.
What can botox do for sweat glands?
Botox is not only for cosmetic reasons, it is also an option as a treatment for hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, which often occurs in the armpits and palms. The reason is that the receptor that activates the sweat gland is similar to the one that exists between the nerves and muscles of the face (forehead, crow's feet and mid-frow).
Botox lasts longer when used for this indication than for facial lines which last 6 months. In this case, botox is administered through multiple jabs with a very small needle into the skin of the affected area. As with other botox indications, the effect takes 3-7 days to become apparent.
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