Botulinum therapy for underarms in Dnipro
Underarm botulinum therapy at GENEVITY uses botulinum toxin injections to control excessive sweating. They block the signal to the sweat glands and clear hyperhidrosis for 6-9 months. The procedure takes 30 minutes and requires no downtime, Dnipro.
Duration
20-30 minutes
Effect
6-9 months
How Botulinum Toxin Stops Sweating
Sweat glands work on a signal from the nervous system. The nerve ending releases acetylcholine, the messenger that tells the gland to produce sweat. In hyperhidrosis this mechanism is overactive: the glands respond even when the body does not need cooling. Botulinum toxin type A blocks the release of acetylcholine in the treated area. The signal does not reach the gland and it stops producing sweat. Importantly, the gland itself is not destroyed — after 6-9 months the nerve endings recover and gland function returns. At GENEVITY the procedure is performed by cosmetologists. Before injecting, the doctor performs Minor's starch-iodine test to map the actively sweating area precisely, so no product is spent where it is not needed. What the procedure delivers: - Underarm sweating is reduced by 80-95% - No further need for aluminium-salt antiperspirants - No marks on clothing and none of the discomfort that comes with them - Less odour, because bacteria lose the moist environment they need
Hyperhidrosis can be primary or secondary. If excessive sweating appeared suddenly, affects the whole body, or comes with other symptoms, the doctor will first refer you for tests — the thyroid, diabetes, or an infection may be behind it.
Indications for Underarm Botulinum Therapy
- Primary axillary hyperhidrosis
- Sweating that antiperspirants fail to control
- Sweat marks on clothing that interfere with work and social life
- Odour related to excessive sweating
- Skin irritation from constant antiperspirant use
Contraindications
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular disorders
- Allergy to botulinum toxin or the product's components
- Inflammation or broken skin in the injection area
- Treatment with aminoglycoside antibiotics
- Acute infection or fever
How the Procedure Works
Consultation and ruling out secondary causes
The doctor establishes the pattern of sweating and, if needed, orders tests to exclude a systemic cause.
Minor's starch-iodine test
Iodine and starch are applied to the skin and the active zones darken, showing the doctor exactly where to inject.
Mapping and injections
The product is injected intradermally in a grid 1-2 cm apart. Both underarms take 10-15 minutes.
Instructions for the first day
No sauna, training, or alcohol for 24 hours. Deodorant can be used from the next day.
Assessing the effect in 7-14 days
The effect develops gradually. At the follow-up the doctor can top up the treated area if needed.
Benefits of Underarm Botulinum Therapy
Minor's test maps the active zone, so the product is placed precisely rather than by template
The result lasts 6-9 months, covering the whole warm season
No downtime: you can return to your day immediately
The effect is reversible — sweat gland function fully returns
Before the procedure the doctor excludes systemic causes of hyperhidrosis
Our Medical Team
Consultations are provided by specialists across multiple disciplines, ensuring a comprehensive approach to your health
Bielianushkin Viktor Ihorovych
Branch Director, Dermatologist / Cosmetologist
Experience: 20 years
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FAQ
No. The underarms account for only about 2% of total sweating, so thermoregulation is not impaired — the rest of the skin continues to work as usual. Compensatory sweating elsewhere is rare after axillary treatment and usually needs no intervention.
The first reduction is noticeable on day 3-5 and the full effect develops by day 14. It lasts 6-9 months — longer than on facial muscles, because sweat glands re-establish innervation more slowly. A repeat treatment is scheduled once sweating begins to return.
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This information is for general awareness and does not replace a doctor's consultation.