You might know that Botox is often used on the face to create a more youthful appearance, but it is also used as a treatment for managing excess sweating. For example, patients who experience excessive sweating of the feet can benefit from Botox treatments. A Step Above Foot Care in Long Beach provides these treatment for the feet. Instead of using Botox, we use Xeomin. Botox and Xeomin work by the exact same mechanism, but the important difference between the products is that Botox has an accompanying, inactive protein, while Xeomin does not have additives.
Xeomin Treatments
Xeomin treatments involve administering injections of Xeomin serum directly into the feet. These injections reducs sweating by blocking the nerves that activate the sweat glands. When the nerves are blocked, they are unable to send signals to the sweat glands to become active. The result is a significant reduction in excess sweating in the treated area.
These treatments for the feet can benefit individuals with certain conditions, such as hyperhidrosis, in which the sweat glands are overactive. Normally, the sweat glands become active when your body temperature rises. However, hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes the sweat glands to be active even when a person’s body temperature has not risen.
Benefits of Xeomin injections for the Feet
There are several benefits to getting these injections. A primary benefit is that Xeomin can stop excessive sweating on the feet for several months (often six to eight months). Our podiatrist can discuss how often the treatments might be needed to achieve maximum results.
Another benefit of treatment is that it generally takes just a few days for the Xeomin to begin working and reduce sweating in the feet. Most patients enjoy significantly reduced sweating within two to seven days. Complete dryness is usually achieved within two weeks. An additional benefit of treatment is that it is non-surgical.
If you are struggling with excessive sweating in the feet, we can help. If you are interested in learning more, schedule an appointment with Dr. Miller-Khawam by calling A Step Above Foot Care at (562) 429-5300.