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Botox® for excessive sweating: Hyperhidrosis relief to support your best life
Krueger Aesthetics has a long and storied history of providing Botox® and other neuromodulators to our neighbors in Mukilteo, Washington. In fact, our founder introduced this cosmetic treatment to Greater Seattle 25-plus years ago. However, Botox® isn’t just for cosmetic concerns like crow’s feet and frown lines. This injectable treatment originated in medical applications, specifically the treatment of uncontrolled blinking and spasming eye muscles. Botox® has evolved to treat additional medical conditions that can have an outsized impact on your quality of life, including hyperhidrosis.
What is hyperhidrosis?
This condition is characterized by excessive sweating. Botox® is FDA-approved to reduce chronic, excessive perspiration.
Is Botox® right for me?
When we exercise, experience warm weather, or feel anxious, sweat helps regulate our body temperature. This fluid, primarily composed of water, is essential for preventing overheating and maintaining our health. However, some individuals face a different issue: their sweat glands may be overstimulated, causing them to sweat excessively even when they are calm and at rest. For those experiencing severe sweating, classified as levels “3” and “4” by the International Hyperhidrosis Society, Botox® can be an effective treatment option.
- 3 – You can barely tolerate the sweat. It frequently disrupts your day-to-day tasks and activities.
- 4 – Sweating is intolerable. It always disrupts your daily life.
When OTC products and powerful prescription medications don’t work, it may be time to explore Botox® with Dr. Claire Murphy, an ER and aesthetic medicine physician who brings considerable knowledge to every treatment available at our office.
How does Botox® for excess sweating work?
Botox® reduces excessive perspiration by blocking the nerves that trigger or stimulate the sweat-producing glands. Botox® is injected into the affected underarm regions with an ultra-fine and sterile needle. It only affects the treated sweat glands. You continue to sweat normally and in a healthy manner elsewhere.
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Will I notice improvements immediately?
Botox® does not require a series of initial treatments to get results. However, it does require some patience. Many who undergo treatment notice a significant reduction in sweating within four weeks.
Will Botox® stop my excessive sweating forever?
Yes, it can, with repeated treatment. No injectable treatment supports permanent results. You will know when you need a “touch-up,” as your distressing symptoms will return. In studies, the results from Botox® lasted up to 201 days, nearly seven months! The vast majority of those studied (81%) experienced a greater than 50% reduction in sweating. The results are significant and dramatic, and can be truly life-changing.
It is a real privilege to partner with patients like you, who may feel that hyperhidrosis is taking over their lives. You deserve to take back control and feel your best. Call (425) 876-9999 to speak with a member of our team at Krueger Aesthetics and to schedule an appointment at our office in Mukilteo, WA, today.
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Ronald A. Krueger, MD, FAACS
Dr. Krueger is the Founder of Krueger Aesthetics. He is currently the main surgeon performing surgical procedures and is collaborating with the clinic’s new owner, Dr. Claire Murphy.
Dr. Krueger is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota, where he followed undergraduate studies and medical school. These were followed by an internship at Hennepin County Medical Center Department of Surgery and a residency at the University of Minnesota Department of Otolaryngology.
Among the awards Dr. Krueger has won are the Healthgrades Honor Roll, Patients’ Choice Award, Top Doctors Award, and Red Cross Real Heroes Award, which he received from Healing The Children for humanitarian missions in Guatemala.
He was also a physician and shareholder at The Everett Clinic.
Claire Murphy, MD
Dr. Claire Murphy is a compassionate and skilled physician with a rich background in emergency medicine and aesthetics. After growing up in Everett, she went on to study Human Science at Georgetown University and earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Murphy completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center. She practices in Emergency Medicine and has volunteered at Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center. Her dedication to patient care and community service underscores her trustworthiness and expertise in her field.