Can Anyone Get Botox for Sweating?

Botox is a great soultion for excessive sweating. On average, my patients require re-treatment every 6 months to every year. For injections to both underarms, the cost at our practice is about 1200.00.

Thank you for your question. Botox is a very effective treatment for hyperhidrosis (armpit, hands, feet, scalp/face, etc). The dosing is typically based on areas treated but can vary around 50 - 100 units per side depending on how large the treatment area. Duration also depends on dose and technique, but can vary from 3-6 months. For the armpit region, you may also want to consider miraDry as it provides a longer lasting relief and in the long run is more cost-effective.

A person who has this problem or hyperhidrosis should seek out a board certified Plastic surgeon who has experience with this method of treatment. It usually takes 100 units or more in each axilla to treat this condition. Insurance carriers usually do not pay for this type of treatment which can last from 6 -12 months.

BOTOX is a very effective treatment to reduce the amount of underarm sweating.  There are topical medications which may be applied to the hair-bearing armpit skin to reduce sweating; however, sometimes it is not completely effective in achieving the desired result.  You do not have to be diagnosed with axillary hyperhidrosis to utilize these treatments. 

Botox is one of the more effective treatments for excessive underarm sweating, medically known as Axillary Hyperhidrosis. This condition is actually one of the approved indications for the use of Botox. If you are considering this then have a consultation with a specialist who will discuss your concerns, consider investigating medical conditions that can promote excessive sweating and educate you on your treatment options. Over the counter anti-perspirants, prescription anti-perspirants, prescription oral medication, Botox and Surgery are all possible treatment options. However, only with a proper consultation can you make a decision about whether Botox is worth a try.

In my practice many patients that have socially restrictive excessive underarm sweating have found Botox to of great benefit. Even patients who just want their sweating to be more manageable, get irritation with stronger anti-perspirants or are tired of worrying about what fabics to wear choose to have Botox therapy. Each treatment is expensive ($800-1200), may or may not be paritally covered by insurance and needs to be repeated every 6-9 months. Once you know all the details and you are considered a good candidate, you can decide if gaining control over this condition is worth the cost of about $100 to $150 per month.

Dr. Mosher

We treat many clients with botox to the armpit area.  We have be doing the armpit area for several years with great results.

If a patient has an issue with sweaty armpits.  We have them try different antiperspirants, (Dry sol, etc).  If these don't work, then we will advise Botox injections.

 

The patients are usually very happy with the results.

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 their Blackberry, phone, computer communications/information that general hygiene sometimes goes by the way side.
A little Irish Spring deodorant soap under your pits while in the shower may also be rewarding to your co-workers olafactory senses.
Be well, and please watch out for the rest of us on the road while you are applying make up using the rear view mirror on your way to work.
Dr. P

Hyperhidrosis is a condition where a concentration of excess sweating occurs most commonly in the hands, feet, axillae (underarm), and groin. The most minimally invasive treatment to improve this is to injecting Botox directly into the overactive muscles and sweat glands.
We typically start by injecting 50 units to each axillae and have the patient return in 4 weeks for a second treatment. Results vary patient to patient, but a majority do find a reduction in perspiration.

Always consult with a Board-Certified Dermatologist to see if you are a candidate.

Thank you for your question! Botox is FDA-approved for excessive sweating. The whole procedure takes around ten minutes, and it not very painful. The lasting effects of Botox are about 6 months. Best of luck!