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    Everything you need to know about anti-sweat injections

    5 Dec 2019 11:52 AM | Posted by
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    Excessive sweating isn't just inconvenient, it can be pretty embarrassing - sweaty palms when you're nervous, rocking pit stains on the regular or feeling your shoes fill with smelly sweat doesn't exactly make you feel sexy. 

    Trying to be your best, most confident and vibrant self is tricky when you're too busy worrying if everyone's noticed you're dripping in sweat. 

    The good news is, there might be an unlikely solution - botox. 

    We spoke to Dr. Josh Wall, medical director of Contour Clinics to tell us everything we need to know about anti-sweat injections. 

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    How do anti-sweat injections work?

    Dr Josh gives us the lowdown on how the injections actually work. "Using botulinum toxin injections, commonly known as botox, communication between nerves and sweat glands are interrupted. This results in less to no sweating in the treated area."

    Who is the ideal candidate for anti-sweat injections?

    If your excessive-perspiration is leading to a bit of social anxiety, Dr Josh thinks this treatment could be ideal for you. 

    "Those who are concerned about their underarms, feet, palm sweating. Most of our patients develop a preoccupation in social situations in regards to noticeable sweating. This holds them back from fully participating socially. Anti-sweat injections provide a complete cure for these worries." 

    Is it painful?

    For those interested in this treatment but are a little squeamish when it comes to pain, fear not. Dr Josh says that "numbing cream is applied to the area prior to treatment. Most patients feel 2/10 pain at worst." 

    How long do the injections last?

    If you're happy with the results, Dr Josh says you can expect to get them redone every six months. 

    Do the injections work immediately?

    The results do kick in quickly, but they're not instant. Dr Josh advises us that "Injections take 3-5 days to start working." 

    How long does the procedure take?

    This treatment is a quick one, Dr Josh says that it only takes ten minutes. 

    How many sessions does it take to see results?

    Dr Josh informs that you'll only need one session for it to work. 

    Is there any downtime?

    Good news for busy people, this treatment doesn't require any downtime. 

    How much does the procedure cost?

    A little bit exxy at $1000, but if you've been struggling with excessive sweat for a long time, it may be worth the investment. 

    I’ve heard that if you get anti-sweat injections in your armpits it doesn’t stop sweating, it just moves it to a different location – is that true?

    But don't we need to sweat sometimes? Absolutely. 

    "The function of sweating is to cool the body. If unable to sweat under the arms, theoretically your core body temperature may be slightly elevated as compared to baseline. This may create a more intense bodily stimulus to sweat, hence why people may complain of increased sweating in other areas" Dr Josh informs us. 

    Is there anyone who shouldn’t get anti-sweat injections?

    Dr Josh says there are a few kinds of people who should steer clear of anti-sweat injections:

    • Those with rare neuromuscular disorders.
    • Those who've had a  previous allergic reaction to botox/dysport/xeomin.
    • Anyone with an active infection in the treatment area. 
    • Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

    Would you ever try anti-sweat injections?

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    50 Member Comments

    GeeJ 6 Jan 2020 10:40 PM

    I have sweaty palms, but this isn't something I would consider having done.

    xClaudia 17 Dec 2019 4:14 PM

    Didn't even know this was a thing, I'll pass. Sounds cringey.

    acain90 15 Dec 2019 11:06 AM

    I had a cousin who got this done, think it was just before last Christmas or the one before.

    She expressed she wasn't super thrilled with the results and that she found she just started sweating more on her head and in the middle of her back.

    Which makes sense, given you generally sweat as a method to bring the body temperature down, so if you're blocking one way to chill out, you're body will likely find another avenue to cool you off.

    I guess it's not for everyone

    Ellyloves 26 Dec 2019 2:12 PM

    Oh my goodness, from the head isn't a great alternative, that's worse, the makeup will just sweat off.

    talk-a-lot 12 Dec 2019 3:59 PM

    I had no idea you could get anti sweat injections. Learn something new each day.

    Elunia 8 Dec 2019 10:50 PM

    I hate underarm and feet sweat.

    But rather than go down this route for underarm sweat I have realised there are so many things I can do to make it not as bad which includes; drinking the right amount of water (helps regulate your core temperature), wear natural fibres (synthetics are often non breathable), look for clothing colours where you do not notice discolouration from sweat too much (I have a beautiful emerald green top which discolours badly!, faint colours are often good), choose tops which are not tight under the arms, use antiperspirant deodorant, always keep underarm hairs as short as possible and wear layers where you can (so that when you do get too hot you can remove a layer of clothes).

    If you do have a sweat problem you cannot pick one of two of these items in isolation, you need to practise all of them at once to avoid always being sweaty.

    Once you are in the habit of choosing the right clothes in store and doing everything else, it is not that hard to keep on going but you will still make a mistake every so often (I have and I love my emerald green top which I mentioned earlier, such a beautiful colour but I do not like the embarrassment which it gave me!)

    Ellyloves 26 Dec 2019 2:14 PM

    This is really great tips!! Really great knowing all of these useful things.

    MerryGoRound 8 Dec 2019 9:39 PM

    Oh, i’m a shocking sweat ball in summer, with my face and hair the worst culprits. But I’d rather drip and apologise than block this natural cooling function and further overheat. (I swear I run about 5°C hotter than everyone else and haven’t even used a summer-weight doona since the middle of Melbourne’s winter. Just a sheet and even then it gets kicked off throughout the night.)

    Hayley644 8 Dec 2019 8:55 AM

    Not something I would consider.

    Meedee 8 Dec 2019 8:17 AM

    Needles and Me are a no go. But thankfully I dont have this problem.

    beautyfun 7 Dec 2019 4:41 PM

    I dont have this problem. Ooo not for me though.

    ThisIsMe 7 Dec 2019 2:34 PM

    I'm petrified of needles! I know someone who did this as had excessive hand sweating and it worked for his hands but then he started getting excessive underarm sweating which he never had before

    Okatko 7 Dec 2019 9:59 AM

    I knew that Botox was a treatment and I would definitely consider it except for the cost! I’m surprised it’s not covered by Medicare but the second it is it would be rorted by thousands who would suddenly claim that their excessive facial sweating causes them social anxiety to the point that it is detrimental to their mental health.

    Belle88 7 Dec 2019 9:40 AM

    I sweat when I'm stressed but it's not that bad where I would consider having botox. Since switching to natural deodorant though, I can handle the sweat because it doesn't have an odour.

    Wn0873 6 Dec 2019 9:23 PM

    I would love this. I currently use natural deodorants which are not anti antiperspirants, and I hate that wet, sticky feeling. But at $1,000 I don't think I'll be rushing to have it anytime soon.

    bebeautiful34 6 Dec 2019 8:29 PM

    I don't have an excessive sweating problem but I can definitely see how some people would want this treatment

    S-P 6 Dec 2019 6:41 PM

    I have palmar hyperhydrosis which means excessive sweating of the hands and feet. It is extremely uncomfortable to have this condition in summer. In winter my hands and feet are super dry. I wouldn't go down the path of injections mainly because of the cost.

    Okatko 7 Dec 2019 9:55 AM

    I have this too S-P but I didn’t know it had a name. I avoid shaking hands with people in Summer. I have to wear different work shoes everyday and try and wear open shoes as much as I can in summer. It’s not as bad under my arms as it used to be thanks to DriClor but I sweat a lot on my upper lip. Not attractive. I saw a dermatologist about it many years ago who ran some bloods which said my condition was not caused by my thyroid glands and he then recommended the DriClor.

    What is really embarrassing is when you try and hold your children’s hands and they say Yuck you’ve got sweaty hands. LOUDLY

    When my husband and I were dating and I’d hang out at his home he would keep telling me to take my shoes off and relax. If i did that we probably wouldn’t be married today!

    S-P 7 Dec 2019 10:35 PM

    Hi Okatko, When I was little my mum took me to so many doctors and specialists to try and find a solution to the sweating. Most treatments didn't work or had bad side effects. DriClor was the most effective treatment I tried. I'd apply it to my hands before bed and then wear plastic gloves overnight to keep the formula from wiping off. I'd do this for about five nights straight and then less often (say once a week) to stop the sweating. It worked well. I stopped using DriClor when I became pregnant and left work because I wasn't sure if the aluminium would have any effect on my baby and once I was out of the workforce and a stay at home mum the need to control the sweating wasn't as great.

    Over the years I've just put up with the sweating, but I know exactly how you feel. It is really problematic in so many ways. Shaking hands with someone is embarrassing, and lots of daily tasks are impacted. Even something as simple as turning a door knob or opening a jar becomes a challenge with slippery hands.

    As for my feet .... I have four pairs of shoes on rotation and in summer I actually feel better if I wear socks because the sock absorbs the moisture and stops my feet from sliding in my shoe.

    I sometimes get the sweat moustache too, but fortunately my underarms don't sweat much.

    Apparently hyperhydrosis is not that uncommon, but I've never met anyone else who has it, so it's nice to be able to talk about it with someone who knows exactly what it feels like.❤

    Okatko 30 Dec 2019 4:25 PM

    Hey S-P

    Sorry I've taken so long to respond. This time of year is CRAZZZY for me.

    We aren't the only ones to suffer from this condition. One of my sisters has the same condition only not as severe as me.

    Actually, the rest of my family suffers from this too. Because when I get hot and sweaty I get cranky. The sweatier I get the crankier I get.

    Back when I used to go to the gym (a long long long time ago), I used to get embarrassing, humiliating crotch sweat. Lets not forget the underboob sweat.

    I think its much worse now because I'm overweight.

    Dri Clor worked so well for me under my arms if only there was something that could fix my face.

    S-P 31 Dec 2019 4:39 PM

    Hi Okatko,

    It's interesting that the rest of your family has this too to different degrees. I may have inherited it from my father, but his sweating wasn't as bad as mine and actually lessened as he got older. Fortunately my daughter doesn't suffer from this.

    I've stopped looking for solutions and just tend to put up with it as best I can. If I come across any products that might help I'll certainly let you know. S-P

    Chicklet 6 Dec 2019 6:09 PM

    I rarely swear, but an interesting solution for those with a real problem.

    Chrystalage 6 Dec 2019 5:01 PM

    Would I ever consider anti sweat injections. Noooooo. Sweat is a normal bodily function.

    Elunia 8 Dec 2019 10:48 PM

    If your body needs to sweat, it need to sweat. Something else may get worse. Sweat moustache anyone?

    Janefre 6 Dec 2019 4:20 PM

    I suppose that this is a far better option for those people who suffer from hyperhydrosis - but how effective is it for those that have severe cases? A sympathectomy though is the alternative however is invasive.

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