{"id":488,"date":"2026-09-28T19:16:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T19:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zclinics-nl.staging365i.co.uk\/?page_id=488"},"modified":"2026-10-21T21:28:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T21:28:24","slug":"overmatig-zweten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zclinics.nl\/en\/behandelingen\/botulinetoxine\/overmatig-zweten\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyperhidrosis \/ sweaty armpits"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"488\" class=\"elementor elementor-488 elementor-205\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2dbcea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d2dbcea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16617da elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"16617da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"zc zc-hero-page zc-hero-page--treat\">\n  <div class=\"zc-container zc-w-3\" data-reveal>\n    <nav class=\"zc-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/en\/behandelingen\/\">Treatments<\/a><span>\/<\/span><a href=\"\/en\/behandelingen\/botulinetoxine\/\">Botulinum toxin<\/a><\/nav>\n    <div class=\"zc-tile zc-hero-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/zclinics\/overmatig-zweten.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n    <h1 class=\"zc-h1\">Hyperhidrosis \/ sweaty armpits<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"zc-lead\">Botulinum toxin inhibits the activity of the sweat glands in the armpits, so that excessive sweating is effectively reduced.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"zc-actions\"><a class=\"zc-btn zc-btn--gold\" href=\"\/en\/afspraak\/\">Book appointment<\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e9fe3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e9fe3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64d4262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"64d4262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"zc zc-sec zc-sec--flush-top zc-sec--mid\">\n  <div class=\"zc-container zc-w-4\">\n    <div class=\"zc-detail\">\n      <div class=\"zc-stack\" data-reveal>\n        <div class=\"zc-text\">\n        <p>With a botulinum toxin treatment, excessive sweating of the armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis) can be effectively reduced. Botulinum toxin temporarily inhibits the activity of the sweat glands, so that sweat production in the treated area decreases considerably. The treatment is carefully tailored to your complaints.<\/p>\n        <p>The effect becomes visible gradually and is optimal after about two weeks. Mild redness, swelling or a small bruise at the injection site may occur and usually fades by itself. The result lasts an average of 4 to 6 months.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"zc-block\">\n          <h2 class=\"zc-h3\">Suitable for<\/h2>\n          <ul class=\"zc-list\">\n            <li>Excessive sweating under the armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis)<\/li>\n            <li>Sweating that soaks through clothing despite deodorant<\/li>\n            <li>Limitations in work, social or sporting situations<\/li>\n            <li>Those looking for an effective, long-lasting solution<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <aside class=\"zc-facts\" data-reveal>\n        <p class=\"zc-facts__title\">In short<\/p>\n        <dl>\n          <div><dt>Zone<\/dt><dd>Armpits<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Duration<\/dt><dd>Approx. 20-30 minutes<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Result<\/dt><dd>Noticeably less sweating within 1 to 2 weeks<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Duration of effect<\/dt><dd>On average 4-6 months<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Price<\/dt><dd>\u20ac 395<\/dd><p class=\"zc-fineprint\">Reimbursement: usually not covered by basic health insurance. Check your supplementary insurance policy to see whether this treatment is (partly) reimbursed.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/dl>\n        <a class=\"zc-btn zc-btn--gold zc-btn--block\" href=\"\/en\/afspraak\/\">Book appointment<\/a>\n      <\/aside>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0877c1b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0877c1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55a2c53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"55a2c53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"zc zc-sec\" style=\"padding-top: 0;\">\n<div class=\"zc-container zc-w-2\">\n<div class=\"zc-container zc-w-2 zc-sub\">\n<div class=\"zc-text\">\n<h2 class=\"zc-h2 zc-h2--x zc-sub\">Aftercare<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"zc-list zc-sub\">\n<li>Avoid deodorant or other products under your armpits for the first 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid intense physical exercise, saunas, hot baths and too much exposure to sun or heat for the first 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid massaging or firmly touching the treated area for the first 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid alcohol and smoking for the first 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid painkillers such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac and aspirin for the first 24 hours; if needed, preferably use paracetamol.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully follow any additional instructions from your doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the clinic if you have severe pain, increasing swelling, an allergic reaction, clear asymmetry or other unexpected symptoms after the treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00d17b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00d17b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ebbff0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1ebbff0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"zc zc-sec zc-sec--alt\">\n  <div class=\"zc-container zc-w-2\">\n    <div class=\"zc-head\" data-reveal>\n      <p class=\"zc-eyebrow\">Frequently asked questions<\/p>\n      <h2 class=\"zc-h2 zc-h2--xl\">Questions about hyperhidrosis \/ sweaty armpits<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"zc-accs\" data-reveal>\n      <details class=\"zc-acc\" name=\"faq-overmatig-zweten\">\n        <summary><span>Is it harmful to treat excessive sweating in one place?<\/span><span class=\"zc-acc__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"zc-acc__body\"><p>No. The treatment only inhibits the sweat glands in the treated armpit area; your body regulates its temperature through countless other sweat glands. Compensatory sweating elsewhere is rare with armpit treatment. The doctor discusses this with you during the consultation.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details class=\"zc-acc\" name=\"faq-overmatig-zweten\">\n        <summary><span>How long does the effect last?<\/span><span class=\"zc-acc__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"zc-acc__body\"><p>For excessive sweating the effect usually lasts four to six months, often longer than with wrinkle treatments. When the sweating returns, you can repeat the treatment. The exact duration varies from person to person.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details class=\"zc-acc\" name=\"faq-overmatig-zweten\">\n        <summary><span>Is the treatment painful?<\/span><span class=\"zc-acc__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"zc-acc__body\"><p>Several small injections are given in the armpit area with a very fine needle. Most people find this well tolerable. If needed, the skin can be numbed beforehand for extra comfort. The treatment itself is short.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc47716 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bc47716\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-674c0e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"674c0e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"zc zc-cta\">\n  <div class=\"zc-container zc-w-1\" data-reveal>\n    <h2 class=\"zc-h2\">Interested in a treatment for excessive sweating?<\/h2>\n    <p>Book a free, no-obligation consultation. Our BIG-registered doctors take the time for you and create a tailored plan together with you.<\/p>\n    <div><a class=\"zc-btn zc-btn--gold\" href=\"\/en\/afspraak\/\">Book appointment<\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Treatments\/Botulinum toxin Hyperhidrosis \/ sweaty armpits Botulinum toxin inhibits the activity of the sweat glands in the armpits, so that excessive sweating is effectively reduced. Book appointment With a botulinum toxin treatment, excessive sweating of the armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis) can be effectively reduced. 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