Edit Are There Side Effects to Treating Excessive Sweating?

<div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="full-width pb-30"> <div><strong>Are There Side Effects to Treating Excessive Sweating?</strong> <div> <div> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Possible side effects to Botox injections and other brands of botulinum toxin are rare, but can include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Headaches</p> </li> <li> <p>Skin irritation</p> </li> <li> <p>Pain or bruising at the injection site</p> </li> <li> <p>Swelling</p> </li> <li> <p>Allergic reaction</p> </li> <li> <p>Droopy eyelids (for facial injections)</p> </li> <li> <p>Dry eyes or mouth</p> </li> </ul> <p>The most dangerous complications with Botox injections are double vision and difficulty breathing, but these are thankfully extremely rare.</p> <p><strong>If you experience any side effects or complications around your sweat glands, contact your practitioner immediately.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="full-width pb-30"> <div><strong>Who Should You Trust to Perform Your Botox for Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)?</strong> <div> <div> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Botulinum toxin for excessive sweating is offered 'off-label' for all areas apart from under the underarms, which means that there isn't lots of research and testing confirming its effectiveness and safety. You should therefore only see experienced medical professionals who have lots of experience in performing injectable treatments and are familiar with medical conditions associated with excessive sweating.</p> <p>We highly recommend that you only undergo hyperhidrosis Botox treatment with a medically-qualified professional, who will have undergone training in anatomy and physiology, as well as be accountable to a regulatory body such as the <a title="General Medical Council (GMC)" href="https://www.gmc-uk.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">General Medical Council (GMC)</a>, <a title="Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)" href="https://www.nmc.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)</a> or <a title="General Dental Council (GDC)" href="https://www.gdc-uk.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">General Dental Council (GDC)</a>.</p> <p>They should also be able to advise you of the risks of injectable treatment and be confident in handling complications if they arise.</p> <p><a title="Check out our handy guide for finding a practitioner you can trust to perform Botox injections." href="/products/botox/who-should-you-trust-to-do-your-botox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out our handy guide for finding a practitioner you can trust to perform Botox injections.</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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