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How Much Botox Units is Needed to Treat Underarm Hyperhidrosis?

asked 3 years ago by DVicious in Santa Rosa, CA
Latest answer by Eugene Mandrea, MD
Question viewed 2,843 times
Tags: under arms, hyperhidrosis

7 answers to How Much Botox Units is Needed to Treat Underarm Hyperhidrosis?

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Dosing for Hyperhidrosis/Underarm Sweating

As the other panel members have indicated, most will start with a minimum of 50 units of Botox per underarm for a total of 100 units per treatment.  Our patients have found value with this treatment especially when done before a special event (ex: wedding) or for hot, humid seasons. TIP: We offer a discount on the cost of the product for these treatments since a patient is using an entire vial for one treatment.  We would encourage you to ask for the same. Please... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Botox for underarm Hyperhidrosis

This is a very effective procedure. If the hyperhidrosis is severe and it is refractory to other treatments, often some insurance plans will provide coverage. We inject 50 units in each armpit, for a total dose of 100 units.
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Botox for underarm hyperhidrosis

Most patients have gone through dry-sol and other treatments. We have the patient come in for an evaluation. We will usually place a topical numbing cream and then treat with 50 units of Botox in each armpit. Some of these patients are the happiest in the practice. I had one patient state that this is the first time in years that he had worn a powder blue dress shirt. It typically lasts about 6 months. We have had others that lasted considerably longer. more
Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for hyperhidrosis

The number of units are 100 units (50 each side) on average. Make sure you doctor is an experienced physician. There are nerves and muscles in the area that can become inadvertantly involved if proper technique is not used. Good luck. This procedure is very effective!
Ashkan Ghavami, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for Underarm Sweating

I will start off with 50 units, and sometimes go higher depending on the response. I have replaced Botox with the PitStop procedure for permanently reducing underarm sweating.  As a one-time treatment it works better and is less expensive.
John LoMonaco, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Botox to treat underarm hyperhidrosis

Dear DVicious, Treatment for underarm or axillary sweating is 50 units of Botox per axilla. You'll need 100 units total.  Treatments usually keep sweating at bay for about 6 months. Enjoy not having to worry about wet patches on your clothing!  
Anifat Balogun, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox hyperhydrosis

One bottle of Botox contains 100 units.  The recommendation for treating underarm sweating is 50 units per axilla for a total of 100 units or one bottle of Botox.
Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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