Botox for Hyperhidrosis - Deodorants or Antiperspirants - Excessive Underarm Sweating One of the things to remember is that hyperhidrosis is a specialty care and one needs to be evaluated by someone with a special interest in this discipline, not just someone who simply injects Botox. Remember that there are... more
Can anyone get Botox for sweating?
I know all about Botox for wrinkles, but not for underarm sweating. I’m constantly running late in the morning and always forget to put on deodorant, cause the phone’s ringing and my blackberry is blowing up...then I leave and end up smelly by lunchtime! Is Botox for hyperhidrosis for anyone or just people who sweat too much? Can I get it even if I haven't been diagnosed with hyperhidrosis?
5 answers to “Can anyone get Botox for sweating?”
A: Botox for Sweating Under the Arms, and Other Personal Hygiene Tips
Hi Smelly, You can have 50 units of Botox under each arm pit that will take care of sweating under your arms for about 6 months. The usual indication is for hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. It can also be used by someone like you who is appartently so busy and caught up in the importance of... more
A: Yes, Botox can stop sweating for anyone.
It is a very commonly used treatment for patients diagnosed with hyperhidrosis as well as for people who sweat too much but have not been diagnosed with a condition. It is a very common procedure for many patients, including brides in the armpits and grooms in the palms prior to a wedding. The result lasts... more
A: Botox can be a good treatment for hyperhidrosis
I agree with Dr. Kalitenko that other causes of excessive sweating including thyroid disease, diabetes and other endocrine system disorders first ought to be ruled out (though these are uncommon causes). We have in the past been able to get some insurance companies to pay for Botox injections... more
A: Botox stops sweating in anyone
Botox is very effective for underarm sweating in people. The procedure takes about 10 minutes, and it not very painful. The effects last about 6 months. As this is a surgical treatment and it is expensive, if you don't have hyperhidrosis I encourage you to try other methods before you get Botox... more
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