{"id":19445,"date":"2025-05-12T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T07:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/?p=19445"},"modified":"2025-12-16T21:37:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:37:38","slug":"botox-for-migraine-and-excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanism of Action and Success Rates of Botox in Migraine and Hyperhidrosis Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19445\" class=\"elementor elementor-19445\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de8a0e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de8a0e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e17439f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e17439f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Botoksun_Migren_ve_Asiri_Terleme_Hiperhidroz_Tedavisindeki_Etki_Mekanizmasi_ve_Basari_Oranlari\"><\/span>Mechanism of Action and Success Rates of Botox in Migraine and Hyperhidrosis Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Botoksun-Migren-ve-Asiri-Terleme-Hiperhidroz-Tedavisindeki-Etki-Mekanizmasi-ve-Basari-Oranlari2.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>Botulinum Toxin, popularly known as Botox, is perhaps one of the most misunderstood molecules of modern medicine, but one of the most revolutionary when used correctly. For years, it has been touted only as an aesthetic \u201celixir of youth\u201d, a cosmetic application that irons wrinkles. But on the other side of the coin, Botox is a powerful \u201ctherapeutic drug\u201d that relieves chronic pain that makes millions of people's lives a nightmare and solves sweating problems that cause social isolation. For patients who are confined to dark rooms due to chronic migraine attacks or for individuals who are afraid to shake hands with people due to excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), Botox is more than an aesthetic preference, it is a quality of life necessity.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Featured Headlines<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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Success Rates of Botox in Migraine and Hyperhidrosis Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Botoks_Kirisiklik_Tedavisinin_Otesindeki_Tibbi_Guc\" >Botox The Medical Power Beyond Wrinkle Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Bolum_1_Migren_Nedir_ve_Botoks_Migreni_Nasil_Tedavi_Eder\" >Part 1: What is Migraine and How Does Botox Treat Migraine?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Norolojik_Etki_Mekanizmasi_Agriyi_Kaynaginda_Durdurmak\" >Neurological Mechanism of Action: Stopping Pain at its Source<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#PREEMPT_Protokolu_Rastgele_Degil_Bilimsel_Enjeksiyon\" >PREEMPT Protocol: Scientific Injection, Not Random<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Bolum_2_Asiri_Terleme_Hiperhidroz_ve_Botoks_Cozumu\" >Part 2: Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) and Botox Solution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Dermatolojik_Etki_Mekanizmasi_Muslugu_Kapatmak\" >Dermatological Mechanism of Action: Turning Off the Faucet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Basari_Oranlari_ve_Klinik_Veriler_Ne_Kadar_Etkili\" >Success Rates and Clinical Data: How Effective?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Migren_Tedavisinde_Basari\" >Success in Migraine Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Asiri_Terleme_Tedavisinde_Basari\" >Success in the Treatment of Excessive Sweating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Uygulama_Sureci_ve_Dikkat_Edilmesi_Gerekenler\" >Implementation Process and Considerations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#1_Konsultasyon_ve_Planlama\" >1. Consultation and Planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#2_Uygulama_Konforu\" >2. Application Comfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#3_Islem_Sonrasi_Bakim\" >3. Aftercare<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Kalicilik_ve_Tekrar_Seanslari_Idame_Tedavisi\" >Persistence and Repeat Sessions: Maintenance Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Medlook_Poliklinigi_Istanbul_Nisantasi_Neden_Biz\" >Medlook Polyclinic Istanbul Nisantasi: Why Us?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular_SSS\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Botoks_ile_terleme_tedavisi_vucudun_isi_dengesini_bozar_mi\" >Does sweating treatment with Botox disrupt the body's heat balance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Migren_botoksu_estetik_amacli_botoksla_ayni_midir\" >Is migraine botox the same as botox for aesthetic purposes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Baska_bir_bolgeden_terleme_Kompanzatuar_Hiperhidroz_baslar_mi\" >Does sweating from another area (Compensatory Hyperhidrosis) start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#SGK_veya_Ozel_Saglik_Sigortalari_bu_tedaviyi_karsilar_mi\" >Will SSI or Private Health Insurance cover this treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Botoks_zehirli_midir_vucutta_birikir_mi\" >Is Botox toxic, does it accumulate in the body?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/botoksun-migren-ve-asiri-terleme-hiperhidroz\/#Randevu_ve_Iletisim_Agrisiz_ve_Kuru_Bir_Yasama_Adim_Atin\" >Appointment and Contact: Step into a Painless and Dry Life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/medical-aesthetic-anti-aging-2\/botox-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>Medlook Polyclinic in Nisantasi, Istanbul<\/strong><\/a> we apply Botox not only as a facial beautification tool, but also as a scientific treatment protocol used to solve neurological and dermatological problems. In this comprehensive article, we will examine how Botox blocks pain signals and sweat glands at the cellular level, scientific success rates, the permanence of the treatment and what awaits you in this process, in the light of medical literature.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Botoks_Kirisiklik_Tedavisinin_Otesindeki_Tibbi_Guc\"><\/span>Botox The Medical Power Beyond Wrinkle Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Botox (OnabotulinumtoxinA), <em>Clostridium botulinum<\/em> is a purified neurotoxin derived from bacteria. Long before its fame in the aesthetic world, it was used by ophthalmologists in the 1970s to treat strabismus and eyelid spasms (blepharospasm). Over time, it was noticed that not only did the patients\u2019 spasms go away, but their headaches were reduced and sweating stopped at the injection sites. These serendipitous discoveries were supported by extensive clinical trials conducted by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration), which granted official approval for the treatment of excessive sweating in 2004 and chronic migraine in 2010. Today, Botox is recognized as one of the \u201cgold standard\u201d treatments in many fields of medicine, from neurological rehabilitation to urology.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bolum_1_Migren_Nedir_ve_Botoks_Migreni_Nasil_Tedavi_Eder\"><\/span>Part 1: What is Migraine and How Does Botox Treat Migraine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, migraine ranks first among the diseases that cause loss of workforce in the world. However, not every headache is a migraine and Botox is not applied to every headache. Botox treatment is a savior especially for patients diagnosed with \u201cChronic Migraine\u201d. Chronic migraine defines patients who have been experiencing headache for at least 3 months, 15 or more days a month and feel migraine characterized (throbbing, unilateral, sensitive to light \/ sound) pain on at least 8 of these days.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Norolojik_Etki_Mekanizmasi_Agriyi_Kaynaginda_Durdurmak\"><\/span>Neurological Mechanism of Action: Stopping Pain at its Source<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>So how does a toxin relieve pain? The mechanism of action of Botox in migraine goes far beyond muscle relaxation. This process, scientifically called \u201cInhibition of Peripheral Sensitization\u201d, works as follows:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Neurotransmitter Blockade:<\/strong> During a migraine attack, nerve endings in the brain release chemicals that signal pain and inflammation, such as CGRP (Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide), Substance P and Glutamate.<\/li><li><strong>Receptor Closure:<\/strong> When Botox is injected into specific nerve endings in the head, neck and shoulder area, it enters these nerves and breaks down proteins (SNARE complex) that allow the vesicles (sacs) that carry pain signals to open.<\/li><li><strong>Silencing Nerves:<\/strong> As a result, pain signals cannot reach the pain center in the brain. The nerve endings \u201cgo silent\u201d and the chain of inflammation that triggers a migraine attack is broken.<\/li><\/ol><p>For more detailed information about the pathophysiology of migraine and the effects of Botox at the molecular level <a href=\"https:\/\/americanmigrainefoundation.org\/resource-library\/botox-for-migraine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>American Migraine Foundation<\/strong><\/a> You can examine their resources.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PREEMPT_Protokolu_Rastgele_Degil_Bilimsel_Enjeksiyon\"><\/span>PREEMPT Protocol: Scientific Injection, Not Random<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Migraine botox is completely different from aesthetic botox. We apply it at Medlook Polyclinic <strong>PREEMPT Protocol<\/strong>, is a standard mapping system accepted worldwide. Within the scope of this protocol, 7 key muscle groups in the head and neck region (Frontalis, Corrugator, Procerus, Occipitalis, Temporalis, Cervical Paraspinal and Trapezius) are injected from 31 to 39 points in total. These points are where the Trigeminal and Cervical nerves, which carry the sensation of pain, are most dense.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bolum_2_Asiri_Terleme_Hiperhidroz_ve_Botoks_Cozumu\"><\/span>Part 2: Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) and Botox Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Sweating is a healthy mechanism that regulates body temperature. However, regardless of the ambient temperature or physical activity, sweating to the point of dripping from the hands or drenching the clothes is a medical condition called \u201cHyperhidrosis\u201d. This condition destroys a person's self-confidence and causes avoidance of handshakes, the need to constantly change clothes and social anxiety.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dermatolojik_Etki_Mekanizmasi_Muslugu_Kapatmak\"><\/span>Dermatological Mechanism of Action: Turning Off the Faucet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>In hyperhidrosis, the problem is not in the sweat glands themselves, but in the overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system, which gives them the command to \u201cwork\u201d. This is where Botox comes in as a \u201csignal interrupter\u201d:<\/p><ul><li>The sweat glands (eccrine glands) in our body are activated by a neurotransmitter called \u201cAcetylcholine\u201d, which is released from nerve endings.<\/li><li>When Botox is injected into the armpits, inside the hands or soles of the feet, it binds to the nerve endings and completely stops the release of acetylcholine.<\/li><li>Sweat glands that cannot receive a signal stop producing sweat. As the sweat glands in other areas continue to function normally, the body temperature balance is not disturbed.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basari_Oranlari_ve_Klinik_Veriler_Ne_Kadar_Etkili\"><\/span>Success Rates and Clinical Data: How Effective?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Botoksun-Migren-ve-Asiri-Terleme-Hiperhidroz-Tedavisindeki-Etki-Mekanizmasi-ve-Basari-Oranlari3.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>Patients are most concerned about the chances of success of the treatment. Large-scale clinical studies provide the following data:<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migren_Tedavisinde_Basari\"><\/span>Success in Migraine Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Studies have shown that chronic migraine patients who receive Botox treatment <strong>%70&#8217;inde<\/strong>, in the number of painful days <strong>%50 ve \u00fczerinde azalma<\/strong> is a good treatment option. The treatment not only reduces the number of attacks, but also the severity of the attacks and significantly reduces the need for pain medication. The effect usually starts 10-14 days after the injection and is cumulative, meaning that the success rate increases even more after the 2nd and 3rd sessions.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asiri_Terleme_Tedavisinde_Basari\"><\/span>Success in the Treatment of Excessive Sweating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Hiperhidroz tedavisinde Botoks, %90&#8217;\u0131n \u00fczerinde hasta memnuniyeti ile en ba\u015far\u0131l\u0131 medikal prosed\u00fcrlerden biridir.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Armpit (Axillary):<\/strong> Terlemede %82-87 oran\u0131nda azalma sa\u011flan\u0131r. Etki s\u00fcresi ki\u015fiden ki\u015fiye de\u011fi\u015fmekle birlikte ortalama <strong>6-9 months<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Hand and Foot (Palmar\/Plantar):<\/strong> Bu b\u00f6lgelerde kas aktivitesi ve sinir yo\u011funlu\u011fu farkl\u0131 oldu\u011fu i\u00e7in ba\u015far\u0131 oran\u0131 %80 civar\u0131ndad\u0131r ve etki s\u00fcresi 5-6 ay olabilir.<\/li><\/ul><p>For clinical success rates and patient satisfaction surveys in the treatment of excessive sweating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweathelp.org\/hyperhidrosis-treatments\/botox.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>International Hyperhidrosis Society<\/strong><\/a> You can take a look at the data.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uygulama_Sureci_ve_Dikkat_Edilmesi_Gerekenler\"><\/span>Implementation Process and Considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Both treatments are practical procedures called \u201clunchtime procedures\u201d that do not require hospitalization. However, since it is a medical procedure, it must be performed under the supervision of a specialist physician.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Konsultasyon_ve_Planlama\"><\/span>1. Consultation and Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>In our clinic in Ni\u015fanta\u015f\u0131, Istanbul, the process begins with a detailed anamnesis (patient history). For migraine patients, the \u201cpain diary\u201d is examined; for sweating patients, the \u201cStarch-Iodine Test\u201d (Minor Test) is performed to map the areas where sweating is most intense.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Uygulama_Konforu\"><\/span>2. Application Comfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Strong topical anesthetic creams are used to minimize pain during the procedure. In migraine botox, 31 points are injected and in sweating treatment, 15-20 points are injected in each armpit. Since the needles used are even thinner than an insulin needle (30-32G), the pain sensation is minimal. The procedure takes about 15-20 minutes.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Islem_Sonrasi_Bakim\"><\/span>3. Aftercare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><strong>First 4-6 hours:<\/strong> The injection site should not be massaged, lean forward or lie down (to avoid spreading the toxin).<\/li><li><strong>The First 24 Hours:<\/strong> Hot showers, saunas, baths and heavy exercise should be avoided. Alcohol should not be consumed.<\/li><li>Migraine patients may have a temporary headache on the evening of the procedure, this is normal.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kalicilik_ve_Tekrar_Seanslari_Idame_Tedavisi\"><\/span>Persistence and Repeat Sessions: Maintenance Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Botox is a temporary treatment that is metabolized (broken down) by the body over time. Therefore, it does not offer a permanent solution, but makes the problem manageable with regular applications.<\/p><ul><li><strong>For Migraine<\/strong> According to the protocol, in the first year each <strong>Every 3 months (12 weeks)<\/strong> It is recommended to repeat. With regular applications, the pain memory in the brain begins to be erased and the session intervals can be opened over time.<\/li><li><strong>For Sweating<\/strong> Usually 1 or 2 treatments per year are sufficient. Most patients prefer to have it done in the summer months (April-May) and spend the summer comfortably.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medlook_Poliklinigi_Istanbul_Nisantasi_Neden_Biz\"><\/span>Medlook Polyclinic Istanbul Nisantasi: Why Us?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Medical Botox applications require a much deeper knowledge of anatomy and dosage adjustment than aesthetic applications. Injection into the wrong muscle group or at the wrong dose can trigger migraines or cause temporary muscle weakness in the hands (difficulty grasping). <strong>Istanbul Nisantasi<\/strong>\u2018serving in the center of <strong>Medlook Polyclinic<\/strong> as:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Multidisciplinary Approach:<\/strong> We provide services with our expert physicians who are well-versed in neurology and dermatology disciplines.<\/li><li><strong>Original Product Guarantee:<\/strong> We use the original FDA-approved Allergan Botox vials, which are protected by the cold chain, by opening them next to the patient.<\/li><li><strong>Holistic Monitoring:<\/strong> In the post-treatment period, we follow our patients closely and regularly record the frequency of migraine attacks or the level of sweating.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular_SSS\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Botoks_ile_terleme_tedavisi_vucudun_isi_dengesini_bozar_mi\"><\/span>Does sweating treatment with Botox disrupt the body's heat balance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>No, it doesn't. There are millions of sweat glands in our body. Sweat glands in areas such as the armpits, hands or feet make up only %2-3 of the total sweat glands. Stopping sweating in these areas does not affect the body's overall cooling mechanism; the body continues to sweat imperceptibly from other areas (back, chest, etc.).<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migren_botoksu_estetik_amacli_botoksla_ayni_midir\"><\/span>Is migraine botox the same as botox for aesthetic purposes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The drug is the same (Botulinum Toxin Type A), but <strong>dosage and application points<\/strong> is completely different. Migraine Botox uses much higher units (155-195 units on average) and spreads to the forehead, temples, nape, neck and shoulder muscles. However, injections in the forehead area also aesthetically lighten wrinkles, which is a \u201cside benefit\u201d of the treatment.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baska_bir_bolgeden_terleme_Kompanzatuar_Hiperhidroz_baslar_mi\"><\/span>Does sweating from another area (Compensatory Hyperhidrosis) start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>In Botox treatment, unlike surgical methods (sympathectomy surgery), the risk of \u201creflex sweating\u201d or excessive sweating from another area is extremely low. It has been reported in very rare rates such as %1-3 in the literature and even if it occurs, it is usually temporary.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SGK_veya_Ozel_Saglik_Sigortalari_bu_tedaviyi_karsilar_mi\"><\/span>Will SSI or Private Health Insurance cover this treatment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>In Turkey, SGK can partially cover migraine botox under certain conditions (as a reported drug in university hospitals), but the procedures are lengthy. Applications performed in private clinics are generally considered as aesthetic\/special procedures. For detailed information, you can contact your insurance company or our clinic.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Botoks_zehirli_midir_vucutta_birikir_mi\"><\/span>Is Botox toxic, does it accumulate in the body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Botox is a drug and the doses used in medicine are hundreds of times below the \u201cpoisonous\u201d dose (toxic dose). It does not accumulate in the body; it is cleared from the blood within 24 hours after injection, leaving only the \u201ceffect\u201d on the nerve ending. After this effect wears off, the nerve ending repairs itself and returns to its previous state. It is therefore a safe and reversible treatment.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Randevu_ve_Iletisim_Agrisiz_ve_Kuru_Bir_Yasama_Adim_Atin\"><\/span>Appointment and Contact: Step into a Painless and Dry Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>It's not your destiny to live with constant headaches or pick out clothes because you're worried about sweating. Take back control of your life with this comfortable solution from science. <a href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>Medlook Polyclinic's expert physician staff in Ni\u015fanta\u015f\u0131, Istanbul<\/strong><\/a> to meet, to get to know <a href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/medical-aesthetic-anti-aging-2\/migraine-botox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>migraine botox<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/medical-aesthetic-anti-aging-2\/sweating-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>sweating treatment<\/strong><\/a> Contact us now to create your plan. Take the first step to improve your quality of life today with a free pre-consultation appointment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Botoksun Migren ve A\u015f\u0131r\u0131 Terleme (Hiperhidroz) Tedavisindeki Etki Mekanizmas\u0131 ve Ba\u015far\u0131 Oranlar\u0131 Botulinum Toksini, halk aras\u0131nda bilinen ad\u0131yla Botoks, modern t\u0131bb\u0131n belki de en yanl\u0131\u015f anla\u015f\u0131lan, ancak do\u011fru kullan\u0131ld\u0131\u011f\u0131nda en devrimsel sonu\u00e7lar yaratan molek\u00fcllerinden biridir. Y\u0131llarca sadece estetik bir &#8220;gen\u00e7lik iksiri&#8221; olarak, k\u0131r\u0131\u015f\u0131kl\u0131klar\u0131 \u00fct\u00fcleyen bir kozmetik uygulama olarak lanse edilmi\u015ftir. 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