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How Much Does Excessive Sweating Treatment Cost?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Kirk A. Churukian, MD
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Tags: costs, price

If this isn't covered by insurance, does the pricing per unit still apply as with Botox Cosmetic?

3 answers to How Much Does Excessive Sweating Treatment Cost?

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What is the cost of excessive sweating?

Sometimes its a matter of perspective. If you add up what is spent in new clothes, dry cleaning costs, missed opportunities, etc. the numbers below won't be so scary. We always encourage our patients to look at the big picture and to think long term. Having said that, these are our rough pricing guidelines: Axillary treatment: Botox (~6 months): $600-995; Ultrasonic therapy (permanent): $3800 Hands OR Feet: Botox (~6 months): $400-895 Hope this helps! Best Regards... more
Kirk A. Churukian, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of hyperhidrosis.

This really depends on how many units are used. Botox is a costly medication and the amount delivered is the major factor in calculating the cost. Costs may be as high as $20 per unit but generally as the number of units used increases, the price decreases generally no lower than $9 per unit. If it is any lower, I would be suspicious about dilution.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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In the $660 range

Sorry, but this is a guess. All the patients for whom I administered this treatment so far, have had insurance coverage. Insurance companies require that we give something else a try before they will approve coverage. Usually, I try Drysol and what we call an anti-cholinergic drug. Sometimes, Drysol works but can be irritating. The anti-cholinergics dry everything including your mouth, and cause constipation, urinary retention, vision problems in sunlight etc. Thus many people cannot... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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