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Hyperhidrosis Treatment in Korea

Quick answer: Hyperhidrosis is sweating beyond what the body needs to control temperature, most often in the underarms, palms, feet or face. Botulinum toxin injections are a widely used standard treatment. AMRED Clinic in Cheongdam, Seoul has not published a dedicated hyperhidrosis program, so whether toxin treatment is suitable for you is discussed at consultation, alongside AMRED's ultrasound-guided See Through™ Botox services.

• At AMRED: no dedicated hyperhidrosis program published; ask at consultation
• AMRED's toxin services: See Through™ Botox (face) and See Through™ Body Botox
• Standard options elsewhere: botulinum toxin, prescription antiperspirants, iontophoresis
• Results: toxin effects on sweating are temporary and usually last several months
• Planning: 1:1 doctor consultation; medical causes ruled out first

What is hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis means sweating that is heavier than needed and interferes with daily life: soaked shirts, slippery hands, or avoiding handshakes and light-colored clothes. Primary (focal) hyperhidrosis usually starts in childhood or adolescence, affects specific areas on both sides and often runs in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by something else, such as a medication, thyroid problem, infection or menopause, and tends to be more widespread.

Most people respond well to treatment. Botulinum toxin is one of the most widely used options for the underarms and is used for other areas too. AMRED's published toxin services focus on facial and body muscle treatment, and the clinic has not published a sweating-specific program, so ask at consultation whether it can be arranged for you.

What causes excessive sweating, and what are the types?

• Primary focal hyperhidrosis – overactive nerve signaling to otherwise normal sweat glands in the underarms, palms, soles, face or scalp
• Secondary generalized hyperhidrosis – driven by a medical condition or medication, often including night sweats
• Compensatory sweating – increased sweating elsewhere, sometimes seen after surgical treatment

Botulinum toxin works by blocking acetylcholine, the nerve signal that switches sweat glands on. For sweating, it is placed in the skin over the gland area rather than into muscle, so the technique differs from wrinkle or contouring injections.

Treatment options at AMRED

• See Through™ Botox – AMRED's ultrasound-guided facial toxin service; ask whether sweating treatment can be included
• See Through™ Body Botox – ultrasound-guided body toxin for the trapezius, calves, arms and thighs
• Botulinum toxin options – how toxin brands differ
• International patients – arranging a consultation before your trip

Signs you may benefit from assessment

• Sweat marks through clothing even in cool rooms
• Damp palms that affect writing, phones or handshakes
• Antiperspirants no longer control underarm sweating
• Sweating that began young and affects both sides equally
• Embarrassment that changes what you wear or do

What can AMRED offer for excessive sweating in Seoul?

AMRED's toxin services are built around precision. See Through™ Botox and Body Botox use real-time ultrasound to check muscle size, condition and depth, and the toxin type, dose and injection points are tailored to each person. That mapping is described for muscle treatment; sweat-gland injections are placed in the skin, so a sweating plan would differ.

• Ask at consultation: a doctor will tell you whether sweating treatment is available and suitable
• Medical check first: signs of secondary hyperhidrosis are referred for evaluation
• Comfort: Pain Care System options such as numbing cream, icing and gate-control vibration may help, since underarm and palm injections can be sensitive
• English support: questions can be sent before you travel

How is hyperhidrosis usually treated with botulinum toxin?

1. Assessment – history, areas affected and any possible medical cause.
2. Mapping – the sweating area is marked, sometimes with a starch-iodine test.
3. Numbing – topical anesthetic or ice for comfort.
4. Injection – small amounts placed in a grid across the area.
5. Review – the effect usually appears within days to two weeks and lasts several months.

This describes the standard method in general; your doctor at AMRED will explain what applies to you.

What should you know after toxin treatment for sweating?

• Avoid massaging the treated area for the rest of the day
• Skip saunas and intense exercise for about a day
• Resume antiperspirant use as your doctor advises
• Temporary weakness of grip can occur after palm treatment
• Plan a repeat treatment when sweating returns

Sudden, generalized or night sweating should be checked by a physician before any cosmetic treatment.

Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) FAQ

Related treatments

• See Through™ Ultrasound Botox – AMRED's facial toxin service
• See Through™ Body Botox – ultrasound-guided body toxin
• Xeomin & Botulinum Toxin Options – toxin brands explained
• International Patients – booking from abroad
• Wrinkle Treatment – other uses of toxin
• General FAQ – visiting AMRED

AMRED Clinic Cheongdam

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