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Botox to Eliminate Sweaty Feet?

My General Practicioner has a separate clinic where she does Botox. I have been approved by my insurance company for the procedure. I am a little frightened. I did have some put between my eyebrows a number of years ago and didn't have any reaction but that would have been a very small amount compared to the feet. Has anyone had experience with this? Any advice?

Asked 33 months ago by KICKINMYSELF in canada
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Botox for Hyperhidrosis and Excessive sweating

Botox is an ideal treatment, but not the only treatment, for hyperhidrosis. In my Santa Monica practice, I perform several non-surgical techniques for hyperhidrosis that provide longterm relief of the symptoms of excessive sweating. Botox injections work well and require treatment every 4 months.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is very effective treatment for sweaty feet

Botox for the treatment of hyperhidrosis of palms, soles and underarms is a safe and effective treatment. It lasts anywhere from 4-8 months. Dysport may even be a better treatment due to its diffusion properties. I hope that helps!
Steven E. Rasmussen, MD
Austin Dermatologist
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Botox for sweaty feet

Botox typically works quite well for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) on the palms, soles, under the arms, and on the face or scalp. Although it requires multiple small injections into the affected area, the results are usually relatively long lasting (6-12 months or even longer for some). This typically is a very safe treatment when performed by an experienced injector and patient satisfaction tends to be quite high. Good luck with the treatment!
Jason R. Lupton, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
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Botox for the feet

Botox is still safe at the doses used for hyperhidrosis (approx 50 units per foot).  I would insist, however, on having nerve blocks performed prior to the Botox injections for your comfort.  You can expect the results to last approx 6 months. Good luck.
Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
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