Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can interfere with much more than physical comfort. Persistent underarm sweating can affect clothing choices, work, exercise, and everyday social situations—and it can occur even when you’re not hot or physically active.
At The Kaga Institute, Dr. Mira Kaga offers BOTOX® treatment for excessive underarm sweating. By targeting the nerve signals responsible for activating sweat glands, treatment can significantly reduce sweating without surgery or extended downtime.
How can The Kaga Institute help me treat hyperhidrosis?
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What Causes Hyperhidrosis?
Sweating is a normal way for the body to regulate temperature. With hyperhidrosis, however, the nerves responsible for signaling the sweat glands become overactive, resulting in more sweating than the body needs for cooling.
There are two main forms:
- Primary hyperhidrosis typically affects specific areas of the body and often begins earlier in life. Genetics may play a role.
- Secondary hyperhidrosis occurs because of another medical condition or medication and may cause more generalized sweating.
Because excessive sweating can sometimes have an underlying medical cause, proper evaluation is important—particularly when sweating develops suddenly or occurs throughout the body.
How Can The Kaga Institute Treat Hyperhidrosis?
BOTOX® for Excessive Underarm Sweating
BOTOX® for hyperhidrosis works differently from cosmetic BOTOX treatments. Instead of relaxing muscles that create facial wrinkles, injections are placed strategically in the underarm area to temporarily block the chemical signals that activate sweat glands.
Once those signals are interrupted, the treated glands produce significantly less sweat. Treatment is performed in the office, requires little downtime, and results can last for several months before maintenance treatment is needed.
Am I a Candidate for BOTOX® for Hyperhidrosis?
BOTOX may be appropriate if excessive underarm sweating continues despite antiperspirants or other conservative approaches and is interfering with your everyday life.
Before recommending treatment, Dr. Kaga’s team can discuss your symptoms and health history to determine whether BOTOX is appropriate or whether your sweating should be evaluated for another potential cause.
Can Excessive Sweating Be a Sign of Another Health Condition?
Yes. Excessive sweating can sometimes be associated with hormonal changes, thyroid disorders, diabetes, infections, certain neurological conditions, medications, or other health issues.
This is particularly important when sweating begins unexpectedly, occurs during sleep, or affects the entire body rather than specific areas. Dr. Kaga is a board-certified internal medicine physician, allowing concerns about excessive sweating to be considered from both a medical and treatment perspective.
Hyperhidrosis Treatment in Marlboro & East Brunswick, NJ
IIf excessive underarm sweating is affecting your comfort or daily routine, BOTOX may provide longer-lasting control when antiperspirants aren’t enough. BOTOX® injections have been shown to provide long-term relief from hyperhidrosis. Connect with our team at a The Kaga Institute location near you to learn more and get the treatment you deserve today. Call 848-8-DRKAGA (848-837-5242) or request an appointment online. We look forward to seeing you!
