Botox or Dysport units for hyperhidrosis treatment?

5 answers to “Botox or Dysport units for...”

A: Both will work well

By Nissan Pilest, MD - Orange County Dermatologist

We generally inject 50 units of Botox in each arm pit With Dysport we inject 150 units per arm pit. Botox results generally last 200 days with Dysport we are hopping it will last longer and the onset of action should be faster.

A: Botox for Hyperhydrosis

By Theodore Katz, MD - Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

Whereas the Botox for the face generally lasts about three months (longer as you use it more), Botox for hyperhidrosis can last 6 months or more and is usually quite effective. I don't use Dysport yet as I have had such a good response with Botox, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work, once the... more

A: 1 vial does it

By Janet M. Neigel, MD - Newark Oculoplastic surgeon

It takes 1 vial of Botox (50 units per armpit) for underarm sweating. It seems to take 1 vial of Dysport (150 dysport units per armpit) to get the same result. Botox seems to last longer for sweating (6-9 months) than on the face. It remains to be seen how long Dysport will last but I would... more

A: Botox or Dysport for Hyperhydrosis; It's the Pits

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi KB, The reccommended ratio of Botox units to Dysport units is 2:5. Botox for hyperhydrosis takes 50 units per armpit, therefore Dysport would take 125 units per armpit. The treatments seem to last a bit longer than on the face, up to 6 months. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

A: Botox or Dysport for hyperhidrosis

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

The standard dose of Botox is 50 units per underarm. You can expect the treatments, however, to last approximately 6 months, frequently longer when Botox is used for this medical indication. I would estimate that 150-200 units of Dysport would be needed to address the same problem, although... more