How often will I need it?

The clinic recommends re-treatment within 3 months to keep the result.

Can it affect my hands?

After palm treatment, grip strength can drop slightly for a while. Keep this in mind if you do detailed work with your hands.

How is the dose priced?

The price list is set per 50 units. A typical area takes 100 to 200 units, depending on the area and how much you sweat.

Which areas can be treated?

Besides underarms with excessive sweating and odor, we can treat other areas that sweat heavily, such as the palms and the soles of the feet.

What is the typical dose?

The dose depends on the area and how much you sweat, but 100 to 200 units (U) per area is typical.

I have an important event coming up. When should I get the treatment?

Effects begin to appear 2 to 3 days after the treatment, and full results are felt within 1 to 2 weeks on average. We recommend coming in 5 to 7 days before your event so the full effect is in place.

Hyperhidrosis Botox

Botulinum toxin for excessive sweating

Hyperhidrosis Botox at a glance

Price: From ₩49,000 · 4 options See all prices
Areas: Underarms, palms and soles of the feet
Typical dose: 100 to 200 units per area
Onset: Starts in 2 to 3 days, full effect in 1 to 2 weeks
Repeat: Within 3 months to keep the result
Numbing: Topical numbing cream
U.S. FDA: Botox label covers severe underarm sweating in adults

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Effects start 2 to 3 days after treatment and build over 1 to 2 weeks. For 3 to 7 days avoid heavy drinking, saunas, jjimjilbang, hot baths and hard exercise.

Your visit at Beauty Z

ConsultationA doctor assesses your skin and agrees the plan with you.
Numbing creamNumbing cream is applied to the treatment area.
MarkingThe doctor marks the injection points on the treatment area.
DisinfectionThe skin is disinfected.
TreatmentThe doctor injects small amounts of toxin at the points marked across the sweating area once the numbing cream has taken effect.

U.S. FDA label

Allergan's Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) has a U.S. FDA label for severe underarm sweating in adults when topical products do not control it well enough. Beauty Z offers Korean, Korean premium, German premium and U.S. premium toxin options, priced per 50 units, and your doctor explains them at consultation.

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Common questions

How often will I need it?: The clinic recommends re-treatment within 3 months to keep the result.
Can it affect my hands?: After palm treatment, grip strength can drop slightly for a while. Keep this in mind if you do detailed work with your hands.
How is the dose priced?: The price list is set per 50 units. A typical area takes 100 to 200 units, depending on the area and how much you sweat.

Consultation desks, Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong

Private treatment room, Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong

Sources: U.S. FDA label for Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA), Allergan, BLA 103000 (DailyMed) · Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong treatment notes and price list. Results differ from person to person; your doctor will advise at consultation.

Hyperhidrosis BotoxTreatment overview

In areas with excessive sweating, this treatment blocks the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter. This temporarily reduces sweat gland activity.
Botox injected into the area reduces sweating and keeps the skin dry.
Hyperhidrosis BotoxRecommended for
- point 01.
  Heavy sweating that draws unwanted attention
- point 02.
  Frequent laundry and yellow sweat stains on clothing
- point 03.
  A convenient way to reduce sweating and sweat odor
Hyperhidrosis BotoxResults and frequency
- 01.
  Results vary with how much you usually sweat, but effects typically last 2 to 3 months on average. For lasting results, we recommend re-treatment within 3 months.
- 02.
  Effects begin to appear gradually 2 to 3 days after the treatment. The full effect usually shows within 1 to 2 weeks.
Hyperhidrosis BotoxQ&A
- Q.
  Which areas can be treated?
- Besides underarms with excessive sweating and odor, we can treat other areas that sweat heavily, such as the palms and the soles of the feet.
- Q.
  What is the typical dose?
- The dose depends on the area and how much you sweat, but 100 to 200 units (U) per area is typical.
- Q.
  I have an important event coming up. When should I get the treatment?
- Effects begin to appear 2 to 3 days after the treatment, and full results are felt within 1 to 2 weeks on average. We recommend coming in 5 to 7 days before your event so the full effect is in place.
Hyperhidrosis BotoxAftercare
- -To prevent inflammation, avoid excessive drinking, smoking, sauna or jjimjilbang visits, hot baths, and strenuous exercise for 3 to 7 days after the treatment.
- -Avoid vigorously rubbing or irritating the treated area. Skip intense or deep massage of the treated area for one month.
- -Small bumps at the injection points subside within 2 to 3 hours but may last 1 to 2 days depending on skin condition.
- -Like any injection, the treatment may cause bruising and swelling depending on skin condition. These are usually mild and resolve quickly.
- -This treatment temporarily blocks sweat glands to help reduce sweat secretion. It does not permanently stop sweating.
- -In rare cases, grip strength may decrease slightly after palm treatment. This is temporary, but keep it in mind if you do detailed work with your hands.