How Much Does Botox for Hyperhidrosis of the Underarm Cost?

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Latest answer by Lawrence Kass, MD
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8 answers to How Much Does Botox for Hyperhidrosis of the Underarm Cost?

Hyperhidrosis - What does Botox Cost ?

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, and require treatment with Botox, they must consider paying for such treatment(s). Depending on how large your underarms are, they can require between 80 units and 150 units at a cost... more

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
Buffalo General Surgeon

Cost for underarm hyperhidrosis treatment

I agree that you would most likely require a whole vial of Botox or 100 units. The cost should range from $800 to $1200. It is costly, but is very beneficial and the patients I have treated have been very happy.

Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox cost for hyperhidrosis

Some insurance companies will cover the cost of Botox for hyperhidrosis, but the approval process can be time consuming and tedious and not always fruitful. I have found that the average axillary treatment for hyperhidrosis requires 100 units or one vial of Botox. When you are injecting the entire vial for one person, there is no risk of wastage of the product.

Kathleen F. Archer, MD
Houston Oculoplastic Surgeon

Atlanta Pricing for Botox to the armpit area

The number of units of Botox used for the armpit area is 100 units. The Botox at our facility thru December 2010 is $10.00 a unit. After December is goes back to regular price at $13.00 a unit. So the cost at this time would be $1,000.00.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Botox for Hyperhidrosis may be covered by insurance

Botox has been FDA approved since 2004 for treatment of hyperhidrosis (underarm sweating) and is widely use for this indication. Most patients need about 50 units per underarm so 100 units total. Most physicians charge per unit for Botox-- usually between 10-16 dollars per unit. I tend to charge less for this indication than for wrinkles, since this is less technically challenging to do, though it is time consuming. You should also ask your physician to see if... more

Margaret Mann, MD
Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon

I charge a reduced per unit rate when using BOTOX to treat hyperhidrosis

I charge a reduced per unit rate when using BOTOX to treat hyperhidrosis since a larger number of units are often required than for the treatment of wrinkles in the upper face. The cost is $10 per unit, and anywhere from 40-50 units are required on each side, so total cost is $800-1,000 per treatment. The good news is that BOTOX, when used for hyperhidrosis, often lasts much longer than it does for treatment of hyperdynamic wrinkles in the face. When I have this treatment done for my own... more

Michael R. Macdonald, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Insurance covers Botox for underarm hyperhidrosis after strike one

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 be $525 since each vial contains 100 units. After that fixed cost, there is great variation. My charge is $100 to administer the injections since it is fairly time consuming. Others may... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

The price varies from doctor to doctor and city to city

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 that I can offer is to find someone that sells the Botox by the unit. I have found that people who charge for Botox by the area are not always so truthful about how much they are... more

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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