I have had the Botox injections into my underarms, for excessive sweating, but I sweat under my breast very much, and would like to get that taken care of as well. I'd like to add, I have yet to find a doctor who would preform this procedure.
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May 13, 2015
Answer: Botox Injections Under The Breasts
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
It's safe to receive more than
100 units but difficult to predict how much compensatory sweating you'll
have in other untreated areas. Since our bodies all adjust
differently to sympathectomies and Botox for hyperhidrosis, the only way
to know for sure is to treat the...
Botox is a very effective treatment in those areas and can provide months of relief. Too little may have been injected or areas may not have been treated.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
Hi, thank you for your question! Yes, botox can be used in the underarms for hyperhydrosis. As long as there is parental consent for the patient botox can be injected. I would recommend having an in person consultation with a certified injector.