Botox for Sweating on One's Face and Head?

Botox is well known for its effect on diminishing excessive sweating. It can reduce embarassing sweating of the palms in those people who are involved in sales and don't want to shake hands or those in the public eye who stain shirt after shirt from their underarms. However, if there is excessive sweating in the palms there can be some minor weakness of the muscle strength after Botox, temporary but it could diminish ones ability to perform certain maneuvers such as pinching the thumb to the other fingers. Similarly, it could affect underlying muscle function int the face if used for excessive sweating there. Some people might have an upper lip that sweats a lot or a forehead, but too much Botox in those sites can cause temporary problems with speech or eating, or droopy eyebrows, respectively.

During the procedure at the doctor's office, a small amount of Botox is injected into the affected underarm area through a very fine needle. In a short appointment with your dermatologist, about 15 injections are made to the underarm area.The actual procedure takes about 10 to 15 minutes and lasts up to 6 months.


You should notice a significant reduction in underarm sweating within 4 weeks of your first treatment. If you do not see a significant reduction in sweating, you should contact your healthcare provider and request a follow-up consultation.

Botox injections are an effective treatment for hyperhydrosis of the palms, axillae (underarms), and feet. It's best to have a consult and evaluation with a skilled injector to discuss the severity of your issue, and plan for the best, safest, and longest lasting results.