Almost 5% of Americans struggle with hyperhidrosis—that’s more than 15 million people. We understand how excessive sweating can interfere with your daily life, from having to keep extra clothes in your car to avoiding handshakes or hand-holding, and we’re here to provide real relief.
At Blush Aesthetics, we use Botox for so much more than reversing wrinkles, including hyperhidrosis treatment. Here’s a closer look at how we use Botox for hyperhidrosis in Perrysburg to restore patients’ comfort, confidence, and freedom.
What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is a common medical condition that causes your body to produce more sweat than it needs to regulate its temperature. Sweating is a normal bodily function that serves a purpose, but when your sweat glands become overactive, you can experience uncontrollable sweating—even in cold temperatures.
Doctors categorize hyperhidrosis as either primary or secondary. Primary hyperhidrosis is a result of overactive nerves, while secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by other medical conditions or medications. No matter the cause, hyperhidrosis can cause daily inconveniences, but ineffective “miracle” deodorants aren’t your only option.
How Botox Stops Sweating at the Source
Botox is a wrinkle relaxer, which is an injectable formula that works by limiting specific muscle movements to reverse and prevent wrinkles resulting from repeated facial expressions—but it’s more than that. At Blush, we also use Botox to reduce the appearance of a gummy smile, make your upper lip appear fuller, and even stop excessive sweating.
When injected directly into sweat-prone areas like the underarms, hands, feet, or forehead, Botox blocks the nerve signals responsible for activating sweat glands. Think of it as a baby-proof cover for a light switch! This helps your body produce the amount of sweat it needs to regulate your temperature in warm temperatures and while you exercise rather than 24/7.
After receiving Botox for hyperhidrosis in Perrysburg, you’ll start to notice improvements in about 10 to 12 days. On average, Botox reduces sweating by 85%. The injections themselves only take a few minutes, but your results can last for 6 months—and longer with maintenance injections.
How RF Microneedling Targets Overactive Sweat Glands
We also offer Lutronic Genius as a non-surgical hyperhidrosis treatment, combining the powers of microneedling and radiofrequency (RF) energy to directly target overactive sweat glands. You may have heard of RF microneedling as a skin rejuvenation therapy, and while it’s great for smoothing wrinkles and scars and tightening your skin—naturally—we use it for so much more.
Microneedling is a process that uses tiny needles to trigger your body’s healing response, and when those needles emit RF waves, they can reach deeper into your skin without further damaging the surface. Our providers use the Lutronic Genius device to create microscopic channels in your skin, allowing RF energy to pass through and heat the deeper layers of your skin. This warmth disables your sweat glands while triggering collagen production, also improving your skin’s texture.
While Botox works by blocking the signals responsible for excessive sweating, RF microneedling damages the sweat glands themselves over time, offering results that last between 6 and 12 months. Neither treatment is universally better than the other, they simply work differently. Our skin specialists will help you decide between RF microneedling and Botox for hyperhidrosis in Perrysburg during your consultation, taking your lifestyle, timeline, and budget into account.
Don’t Sweat Hyperhidrosis
At Blush Aesthetics, we’re making excessive sweating a thing of the past. At our office, you’re in control of your journey, and we have all the tools you need to achieve your goals on your terms, from laser hair removal to medical weight loss.
Ready to meet the most confident version of yourself? Schedule your consultation to get started.
