BOTOX FOR HYPERHIDROSIS IN ABU DHABI

Hyperhidrosis — excessive sweating — is not a hygiene issue and it is not resolved by stronger antiperspirant. It is a medical condition caused by overactive sympathetic nerve signals to the sweat glands. For patients who have tried everything else, botulinum toxin injections offer the most reliably effective non-surgical solution available: clinical trials demonstrate up to 87% reduction in sweat production in treated areas, with results lasting 6–12 months per session.

At House of Skincare on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Dr. Khadija Al Zaabi, Consultant Dermatologist, evaluates and treats hyperhidrosis as a dermatological condition — not as a cosmetic add-on. Correct diagnosis matters. She will assess whether you have primary focal hyperhidrosis or a secondary cause before recommending treatment.

WHY HOUSE OF SKINCARE FOR HYPERHIDROSIS

Hyperhidrosis treatment at House of Skincare begins with a medical assessment. Secondary causes — medication side effects, thyroid dysfunction, menopause — are ruled out before treatment proceeds. The injection technique, grid spacing, and dosing are tailored to the affected area. This is a clinical procedure, not a beauty treatment.

HOW BOTOX TREATS HYPERHIDROSIS

Botulinum toxin type A is injected in a precise grid pattern across the affected area. It blocks the chemical signal from sympathetic nerve endings to the eccrine sweat glands — not the nerve itself, just the signalling molecule (acetylcholine). Sweat production in the treated area drops significantly within 1–2 weeks and remains suppressed until the nerve terminal regenerates, typically 6–12 months later.

TREATMENT AREAS

Underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) · Palms (palmar) · Soles of feet (plantar) · Forehead and scalp · Upper lip

WHAT TO EXPECT

Underarm treatment takes 20–30 minutes. Topical anaesthetic cream is applied beforehand. Palmar treatment is more sensitive — local nerve block anaesthesia is available. Results develop within 1–2 weeks. The treated area does not stop sweating entirely: the reduction is dramatic but the body’s overall thermoregulation is unaffected.

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

– Shave underarms 24–48 hours before (not on the day)
– No antiperspirant on the day of treatment
– Arrive with the area clean and dry

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

– Avoid vigorous exercise and heat (sauna, steam, hot bath) for 24 hours
– Do not massage the treated area
– Antiperspirant can be used again after 24 hours