Dysport for hyperhidrosis or visit a dermatologist?

 There are a range of other treatments available besides Botulinum toxin. In fact, most insurance companies require a prior treatment before they will approve BOTOX or Dysport for axillary hyperhidrosis.     The first and simplest treatment is topical. This would be a prescription strength... more

You should really do both. Botulinum toxin can only be adminstered by a physician so this is not an either/or choice. You need to see an physician and have the Botox/Dysport injected. There are other options for axillary hyperhidrosis including surgical approaches if you seek a longer term solution.

Axillary hyperhidrosis can be treated with Botox or Dysport with fairly effective results.  These results usually last approximately 6 months and need to be repeated.  There are reports in the literature about the effectiveness of the SmartLipo laser (or any other form of laser liposculpture -... more