Can Botox Treat Facial Sweating?

September 5, 2013
Asked By:mh8635 in Los Angeles, CA

I understand Botox can be effective in treating hyperhidrosis for underarms and palms. But can it be injected to treat facial sweating? My entire face gets drenched in sweats even when I'm sitting still, maybe due to medication I'm taking. It's really embarrassing and starting to affect my social life... Please give advise. Thank you!

Answers (11)

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March 1, 2018

Answer: Treatments for excessive sweating

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 1, 2018

Answer: Treatments for excessive sweating

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 2, 2015

Answer: Botox for facial hyperhydrosis

Young R. Cho, MD, PhDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 2, 2015

Answer: Botox for facial hyperhydrosis

Young R. Cho, MD, PhDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 28, 2013

Answer: Botox for Facial Sweating

Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 28, 2013

Answer: Botox for Facial Sweating

Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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September 6, 2013

Answer: Intradermal Botox to treat the T-zone

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 11, 2018

Answer: Botox works very well for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), especially for under the arms.

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