An Injectable Solution for Excessive Sweating
7/5/2023
Katrina Mattek, Physician Assistant at Aspirus Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics
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 board-certified 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. For more information, visit www.aspirus.org/plastic-surgery.
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