Botox or Dysport Units for Hyperhidrosis Treatment?

July 24, 2009
Asked By:KBlackwell in Portland Oregon

How many units of Botox or Dysport are needed on average in each armpit to block excessive sweating? Also, can I expect my treatment to last 3-4 months like it does on the face? Thanks!

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October 31, 2016

Answer: 100 units of botox or 300 units of dysport to temporarily stop armpit sweating

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Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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October 31, 2016

Answer: 100 units of botox or 300 units of dysport to temporarily stop armpit sweating

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Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 11, 2018

Answer: Hyperhidrosis Treatment

Daniel Butz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 11, 2018

Answer: Hyperhidrosis Treatment

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January 1, 2018

Answer: Botox or Dysport for hyperhydrosis treatment

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 1, 2018

Answer: Botox or Dysport for hyperhydrosis treatment

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 12, 2015

Answer: Miradry instead!

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August 12, 2015

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January 13, 2015

Answer: Botox/Dysport Units to Treat Hyperhidrosis

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January 13, 2015

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