Hyperhidrosis Is More Than Just Sweating — It’s a Medical Condition
Axillary hyperhidrosis is a condition where the underarm sweat glands produce far more sweat than the body needs for temperature regulation. Patients sweat heavily regardless of temperature or activity level, causing visible sweat stains, discomfort, and significant social anxiety. Standard antiperspirants are ineffective for most hyperhidrosis patients.
Rappoel Dermatology Clinic in Seoul treats axillary hyperhidrosis with Coretox botulinum toxin, injected into the sweat-dense underarm skin to block the neural signals that activate sweat glands. The result: an 80–90% reduction in underarm sweat output, lasting 6–8 months per treatment.
How Botulinum Toxin Treats Hyperhidrosis
Sweat gland secretion is regulated by acetylcholine nerve signals. When Coretox is injected into the underarm skin, it blocks nerve endings from releasing acetylcholine, effectively disabling the sweat glands in the treated area. Effect begins within 1 week of injection, peaks at 2 weeks, and lasts 6–8 months.
Who Is This Treatment For?
- Patients with abnormally heavy underarm sweating that regular antiperspirants cannot control
- Those whose sweating significantly affects work performance, social confidence, or quality of life
- Patients preferring a non-surgical alternative to sweat gland removal procedures
- Those needing short-term control for specific occasions (weddings, presentations, etc.)
Procedure at Rappoel
- Pre-treatment evaluation: assess severity; rule out secondary causes (e.g., thyroid disorders)
- Optional iodine-starch test to map highest-activity sweat zones for precise targeting
- Topical anesthesia for 20 minutes
- Multi-point injection throughout the underarm sweat-dense zone
- No recovery period; normal activities immediately after treatment
Expected Results
- Week 1: Sweat output begins decreasing
- Week 2: Peak effect — underarm sweating reduced by 80–90%
- Month 6–8: Effect gradually diminishes; retreatment to maintain results
Clinic Information
- Address: 5F, 24, Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (3 min from Gangnam Station Exit 10)
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- Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 | Sat 10:00–17:00
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