Botox Injection Under my Armpits.. BUT Now Am Sweating?

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.

Depending on how you were injected and how many units were used, this all plays a role in how effective your treatment will be or won't be. Every office has a treatment regimen for hyperhydrosis-call your provider with your issue to discuss and be sure you're having treatment with a well-trained and informed provider!

Botox injections can temporarily stop underarm sweat with general results typically lasting up to 6 months. Botox results are different for every patient, but they are always temporary and must be retreated.  However, there is now a permanent non-surgical treatment called miraDry®. This technology uses electromagnetic energy to permanently destroy underarm sweat glands. As an added benefit, miraDry® can also treat underarm odor. For more information about miraDry® and other sweat reduction treatments, consult with a board certified dermatologist in your area when you return from Egypt.

Botox usually lasts 4-6 months when injected into the armpits for excessive sweating.  There could be several reasons you find yourself sweating excessively after 2 months - the dosing, the area treated, the depth of injection.  These all could be factors.  As you are unable to see your doctor, you could try some prescription Drysol as someone else here has noted in response.  I suggest you return to your provider for evaluation when you return.

(This answer is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for medical advice.  It is posted for patients’ general education only.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider for further evaluation of your individual case.)

Botox is a terrific treatment for hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating in the armpits. I find it can last anywhere from 6-12 months, and partly depends on the size of the armpit and how much Botox was injected. You may be requiring a higher dose in the future. In the meantime, purchase an aluminum chloride preparation which you apply at night, such as Drysol or Hydrosal to reduce the sweating. There are also pills that can be helpful for some people by prescription from your dermatologist. ~ Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.