Excessive Sweating
It temporarily blocks the function of sweat glands by blocking the secretion of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in areas where sweat is excessively secreted. Botulinum toxin is injected into sweaty areas such as underarm to reduce sweat secretion and relieve discomfort.
Questions & Answers
When can I see the effect?
You can see that the amount of sweat has decreased after 1-2 weeks.
How long the effect lasts?
One treatment lasts about 6 months on average, so 1-2 treatments a year are recommended.
Are there anything I need to be avoid after the treatment?
– Avoid deodorant or rubbing the area for 24 hours
– Wear loose-fitting clothes to prevent any rubbing of the area
– Avoid IPL & waxing for 2 weeks
Xomin
Xeomin is a purified botulinum toxin type A, free from complexing proteins. It is used to improve the look of upper facial lines, including frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines), wrinkles at the side of eyes (crow’s feet), and horizontal forehead lines. Xeomin (Incobotulinumtoxin A) 50, 100 Units is a Prescription Medicine. Indications: In adults, for the treatment of cervical dystonia; blepharospasm, spasticity of the upper limb; upper facial lines: glabellar frown lines, lateral periorbital lines (crow’s feet), horizontal forehead lines. Xeomin has both risks and benefits, consult your doctor if Xeomin is right for you. Further information on the risks and benefits of Xeomin can be found in the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) available from www.medsafe.govt.nz or by calling 0800 822 310. Use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue, or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional. Common side effects include: Headaches; nausea; tenderness, swelling, redness, numbness or bruising of the skin; dry eye; heavy feeling of eyelid/eyebrow/forehead; face/brow not symmetrical, dropping eyelids /eyebrows. Serious Side effects are rare and include allergic reactions. Xeomin is an unfunded medicine, prescription charge will apply. Normal doctor charges will still apply. Copyright © 2019. Pharmacy Retailing NZ Limited t/a Health Care Logistics (HCL). 58 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022 All rights reserved. Xeomin ® and Merz Aesthetics are registered trademarks of Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA
