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Pramit Malhotra answers: Can Botox treat hyperhidrosis?

Can Botox treat hyperhidrosis? Is this Botox hyperhidrosis treatment approved by the FDA or just experimental?


Pramit Malhotra, MD
18 months ago
By Pramit Malhotra, MD - Jackson Plastic Surgeon

Typcial results from Botox injections to the armpit area is a 50-80% reduction in sweat production. This is often the perfect amount since some sweat function in this area is essential as a normal process of your body. 

The armpit skin isn't that sensitive, and patients tolerate it very well, by evidence, that they always return for repeat injections.  If you don't get enough of a result, then your physician can increase the dose in 3 months for your next treatment

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