Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
Botox is a great way to help with excessive sweating of the underarms, I suggest you get clearance from your primary physician before having treatment done
There would be no issue as far as safety or efficacy in using Botox to reduce underarm excessive sweating, even after breast cancer and lymph node removal. Best to speak with your dermatologist about this and other treatment options for hyperhidrosis.
Botox is placed just under the skin for treatment of excessive sweating. This should not create any issues as long as you've healed completely following your lymph node removal. Good luck!
I have treated people with Botox after lymph node clearance. There is no contraindication. However, it is always best to discuss any procedures, especially those that are cosmetic, with your oncologist too. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
It should be okay. You can talk about it with your injector next time you see them, but I wouldn't be too concerned.
Hello,There are a variety of techniques to decrease sweating under the arms: Botox- Botox is helpful in that it can decrease the production of sweat but not odor. It typically lasts about 6 months in the under arm area. Miradry- Miradry uses microwave energy to destroy apocrine and ecc...
It appears that while your treatment did work, it didn't last very long. Please talk to your injector about increasing the number of units administered. Best of luck.
Thank you for your question. Botox for hyperhidrosis usually takes 100 units (50 units per armpit) and can last up to 9 months. I would recommend consulting with your injector and plan to do a maintenance or follow up in 6 months. I would recommend being treated under the supervision of a...
Because you are not currently pregnant, and the effects of cosmetic Botox are limited, I wouldn't worry. There isn't any research determining whether or not you'd have potential problems having had treatment and trying to conceive. For all recommendations surrounding Botox and pregnancy, visit...
The results of your treatment may have worn off. Results tend to last a few months, but when an insufficient amount is injected, results tend to wear off faster. Please return to your injector when you can for a top up.
What’s trending? Who’s turning heads? Which TikTok myths need busting? We’ve got you. No fluff, no gatekeeping—just real talk. Get our free, unfiltered newsletter.