The Thornhill Skin Clinic Cares…
We take the time to understand your skin care goals and work with you to customize a skin care program to meet your needs. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that you will receive only the best in professional care. We take the time to learn about each person that we care for and look forward to helping you "Look as Young as You Feel!"
Botox Hyperhydrosis®
Excessive sweating can be a very debilitating and embarrassing condition. It is often made worse during times of emotional upset and patients complain that they may need to change their clothes and shower several times a day. Treatment of this condition can involve medicine and special deodorants, but sometimes even these methods fail. Newer treatments involve the use of Botox and surgical excision.
Excessive sweating is triggered by the same chemical that causes muscle contracting. Botox works by blocking this same chemical, thus significantly reducing sweating. Surgical excision involves removal of axillary skin that is responsible for the excessive sweating. Recovery is instant with Botox, although effects take 3 to 14 days to be seen. Recovery with surgery is 1 -2 weeks, with no heavy lifting for 6 weeks. Botox lasts 6 to 9 months on average, surgery is usually permanent.