Is hyperhidrosis botox worth it?
For people whose sweating dictates what they wear and how they behave at work, it is one of the few options that changes daily life without surgery. What you are buying is temporary control inside one mapped area. If a clinical-strength antiperspirant has not genuinely been tried, or the pattern suggests a medical cause, we say so before taking a booking.
How does botulinum toxin stop sweating?
Sweat glands are activated by a nerve signal. Botulinum toxin temporarily blocks the release of the chemical messenger that carries that signal in the area where it is injected, so those glands are not switched on as strongly while the effect lasts. Glands outside the mapped zone keep working normally, and normal signalling returns as the toxin wears off.
How much does hyperhidrosis botox cost in Seoul?
At Dear Clinic it is ₩150,000 (≈ $105) per 50 units with Korean botulinum toxin and ₩600,000 (≈ $430) per 50 units with premium imported toxin. The number of blocks depends on the area's size and how heavily it sweats; the count is agreed with you at consultation, and locals and international visitors pay the same published rate.
How many units will I need?
The mapped zone decides it. A broad, heavily sweating underarm takes more than a small forehead zone, so your director measures the area, states the block count and the total before treatment, and does not charge for blocks that go unused. If the zone turns out smaller than it looked, the quote goes down with it.
When does it start working, and how long does it last?
It is not instant. Sweating reduces over the days after the session as the effect establishes, and it may settle unevenly at first before evening out. Duration varies with the area, the dose and the individual, so we give you a realistic expectation for your own plan at consultation instead of a single published number, and confirm it at review. That build-up is also why a wedding or a presentation should be booked with weeks of margin, never the day before.
Does it hurt?
Underarm treatment is generally well tolerated under topical numbing — a series of quick shallow pricks. Palms and soles carry more nerve endings, so comfort measures and pacing are agreed with you in advance. Say the word at any point and the session pauses; there is no reason to push through.
Will I sweat more somewhere else instead?
Some people do notice slightly more sweating in untreated areas. It is usually mild, and it is raised with you before the first session so it is not a surprise afterwards. It is also one reason the treated zone is drawn to the sweat border and not expanded as far as the skin will take.
Is there downtime?
Practically none for underarm treatment; most people go straight back to work. Small bumps and redness at the points settle within hours. Skip deodorant, shaving, the gym, saunas and hot baths for a day or two. Hands and feet can feel tender for a short while, so a palm session is better placed on a quiet afternoon than before a piano recital.
Will it affect my grip or hand strength?
Palm treatment sits close to small muscles that control fine hand movement, so a temporary feeling of reduced grip strength is a recognised possibility. That is precisely why palms are dosed conservatively and performed by a director here. If your work depends on fine hand control — musicians, surgeons, athletes — tell us at consultation so it can be weighed properly.
Can I have it on the same day as my consultation?
Usually yes, if your history and examination raise nothing that needs assessing first. Diagnosis and consultation take about 30 minutes, the sweat map is drawn in the same visit, and the injection can follow immediately. Dear Clinic is open 365 days a year, including Sundays and public holidays, so a single free afternoon in Seoul is enough for a first underarm session.
Do men have this treatment too?
Frequently. Underarm and palm treatment are among the more common male requests here, usually driven by presentations, client meetings and interview season. A male underarm zone tends to map larger, so the block count is often higher; the published rate per 50-unit block is identical either way.
What do international visitors pay, and how do I book?
The same published rates as residents, in KRW, with USD shown for reference only. Send the consultation form with your travel dates and say which zones sweat and how heavily; that is enough for us to estimate the block count and quote a total before you fly. We reply in English within one business day and hold the slot without a deposit.
