I had Botox on feet for sweating, and since then, my legs and knees have felt swollen, aching, and are a little stiff. Is this normal? I had the procedure 2 weeks ago and symptoms haven't subsided.
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May 31, 2009
Answer: Swelling in feet after Botox for hyperhidrosis (sweating)
Hi there, thank you for your question.
Feet that sweat a lot are a stubborn and irritating problem. Treatmnt with Botox can be very helpful in this situation. It can be a painful injection as the palmar tissue on the feet is quite thick. Topcial numbing agents...
Many patients have localized hyperhidrosis affecting only one anatomic area while others have multiple areas actively affected.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Steve Greene MD
This is a good question. Usually we tell patients it will last 6-9 months. Some patients get longer and some patients will need to be re dosed as early as 4 months. In our practice the average patient gets about 6 months or more.
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