Facial Injections: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Botox absolutely works for excess sweating (hyperhydrosis)

Sweat glands “sweat” when told to do so by a certain type of nerve. Botox blocks that type of nerve from telling the sweat gland to sweat.

The result tends to be dose dependent, meaning that the more you get, the more the sweating stops and the longer it lasts (up to a point).

I recommend 100 units per arm pit and expect around one year of very dry arm pits. (Louis W. Apostolakis, MD, Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Botox for sweating

Botox is a well know treatment for oversweating. It can be used in multiple areas and works excellently. Patients are quite pleased by it. (Chris Thiagarajah, MD, Denver Oculoplastic Surgeon)

BOTOX For Severe Underarm Sweating

Botox = Temporary…but, there is a permanent solution!

Botox is truly a miracle drug for excess sweating and is the gold standard for treatment of not only underarm sweating, but also excessive sweating of the palms and feet. Cost is anywhere from $995-1800 for treatments that need to be refreshed every 6 months or so.

Because of the high recurring cost, patients have asked for a permanent solution. In my office, we use an ultrasonic treatment to provide a permanent (yes, permanent!) decrease in underarm sweating. The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes under local anesthesia.

The literature supporting this procedure is persuasive and is borne out by our long term results in a small number of patients. Regardless of the option chosen, now there is short term and long term solutions to a problem that can be both annoying and embarrassing! (Kirk A. Churukian, MD, Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon)

BOTOX Is Injected Into The Skin To Treat The Symptoms Of Severe Underarm Sweating

Hyperhydrosis cures

Botox can be a great regimen to use for excessive sweating. Many of my patients rave about their dramatic and “sweet smelling” results! I highly recommended that you first try a heavier antiperspirant, such as Dry Sol.

Your doctor may also prescribe topical creams or pills. If all fails you may be diagnosed with hyperhydrosis. Either way, excessive sweating can be easily improved with Botox. Although it is a bit pricey, after tests the insurance companies will make you go through, they may or may not cover it.

The results of Botox will last about 6 months. Botox treatments twice a year will most likely be a sufficient amount. If you think Botox will save you the aggravation of expecting a smell by lunch time than you should go for it! Hopefully your doctor will work with you to make it affordable or covered by your insurance. (Yael Halaas, MD, Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Before After Botox For Underarms

Botox for Sweating

Botox is a very safe and effective treatment for hyperhydrosis – excessive sweating. However, it takes a higher does of Botox than for cosmetic applications since you have to cover a great area of skin. However, we treat several patients a week for hyperhydrosis and all of them say that it is like a miracle. (David Shafer, MD, FACS, New York Plastic Surgeon)

Botox can be VERY effective for hyperhidrosis!

Botox can absolutely work very well in treating Hyperhidrosis. In particular, excessive sweating of the underarm (axillary Hyperhidrosis) can be effectively reduced or even eliminated by Botox.

I have had so many patients who are thrilled by the results and wish they had discovered this option earlier in their lives. (Haresh Yalamanchili, MD, Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Botox For Hyperhidrosis (underarm Sweating)

Botox for Hyperhidrosis works!

Botox works well for Hyperhidrosis. 50 units per axilla can reduce sweating for several months. (Robert Sleightholm, MD, Brampton Plastic Surgeon)

Botox to underarms to decrease sweating

Botox injected to the underarms is definitely effective. It is a great treatment for hyperhydrosis, or excess sweating, and is even requested by patients with “normal sweating”. Typically patients are very satisfied with the procedure, and are grateful to save money on new clothing (for “pit stains”), and on dry cleaning.

Keep in mind the typical treatment is around 100 units of Botox (50 for each underam), so it costs more than the usual amount used for cosmetic purposes to decrease wrinkles on the face. (Anita Patel, MD, FACS, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)

Botox is FDA-approved for use of hyperhidrosis

Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Botox is FDA-approved for use of hyperhidrosis, otherwise known as excessive sweating. It is a safe and very effective treatment for this condition, even though it may need a higher dose of Botox injections. (Sanusi Umar, MD, Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon)

Botox works for excessive sweating

Botox can be a lifesaver for excessive sweating, but you should understand that it may not be covered by insurance (but it actually may indeed be covered)… and that it has to be repeated. It can be uncomfortable, but it is one of the most effective non-surgical ways to deal with a difficult problem. (Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH, New York Dermatologic Surgeon)

Botox works great for excessive sweating

Since Botox has come out, there have been many interesting applications for this medicine. One area where Botox has been shown to work successfully is in the area of excessive sweating. Patients were concerned about this may be evaluated by their physician and may receive a starch test.

This will show the areas of your skin with the highest concentration of sweat glands. Botox may then be injected into these areas to decrease the amount of sweat production. For more information on Botox or to schedule an iConsult, please visit us online at:. (Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS, Miami Plastic Surgeon)

Botox works for hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating

Botox is most commonly used to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles in the face related to the movement of underlying muscles. It has also been shown to be safe and effective for treatment of excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis in the underarms, palms, and soles of the feet.

Botox for excessive sweating is FDA approved and can be offered to both men and women. The treatment will often last longer ( 6 months to a year) than the effect seen for improvement of dynamic lines and wrinkles( usually 3 months).