I sweat profusely from my head. It is so bad that people assume I wear hair gels. I am almost always wet. Oddly, I have average perspiration from my armpits. I don't see why you couldn't inject Botox into the scalp (I can't wiggle my ears anyway.) I simply can't find anything on the Internet that references the practice. If it could be done, how many units would be required?
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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.
Hyperhidrosis is a condition where a concentration of excess sweating occurs most commonly in the hands, feet, axillae (underarm), and groin. The most minimally invasive treatment to improve this is to injecting Botox directly into the overactive muscles and sweat glands.
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Thank you for your question. . I recommend having a consultation with an expert to discuss your concerns and to determine the best treatment plan for you. No, Botox will not cause you to sweat more in other areas. Botox works very well for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), especially for un...
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