How much does Botox for hyperhidrosis of the underarm cost?

Most people are not familiar with injecting Botox for non-cosmetic uses. However, Botox can be very useful in certain medical conditions such as hyperhydrosis and also for headaches to name a few. The amount of Botox required is usually slightly more than would be used for the cosmetic uses. The best advice... more

Botox for the underarms needs to be injected every 3 to 6 months and is very individual in its longevity. I try to get a health care insurer to pay for it as hyperhidrosis is considered a medical problem. Remember that since most insurers make you jump through hoops before they pay for surgical sympathectomy,... more

If you have insurance, they usually cover this procedure as long as at least one other therapeutic modality has failed. The recommended dosage is 50 units into each axilla. Obviously, this equals 100 units unless you are some sort of genetic mutant.  Without insurance, the cost for the Botox itself would... more