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Hyperhydrosis treatment with Botox after lymph node clearance?

Hi, Is it safe to treat underarm sweating with Botox, 6months after breast cancer surgery. Lymph nodes were removed as well? Thank you

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Treating armpit hyperhidrosis after breast cancer surgery

August 11th, 2014
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There would be no issue as far as safety or efficacy in using Botox to reduce underarm excessive sweating, even after breast cancer and lymph node removal. Best to speak with your dermatologist about this and other treatment options for hyperhidrosis.
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC


Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon
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August 11th, 2014

Treating armpit hyperhidrosis after breast cancer surgery

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There would be no issue as far as safety or efficacy in using Botox to reduce underarm excessive sweating, even after breast cancer and lymph node removal. Best to speak with your dermatologist about this and other treatment options for hyperhidrosis.


Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

Hyperhydrosis treatment with Botox after lymph node clearance?

January 6th, 2014
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Botox is a great way to help with excessive sweating of the underarms, I suggest you get clearance from your primary physician before having treatment done 

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD
January 6th, 2014

Hyperhydrosis treatment with Botox after lymph node clearance?

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Botox is a great way to help with excessive sweating of the underarms, I suggest you get clearance from your primary physician before having treatment done 

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD

Hyperhydrosis treatment with Botox after lymph node clearance?

December 7th, 2013
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Botox is placed just under the skin for treatment of excessive sweating. This should not create any issues as long as you've healed completely following your lymph node removal. Good luck!

Web reference: http://weberfacialplasticsurgery.com/botox-dysport-xeomin-neuromodulators

Stephen Weber, MD, FACS
December 7th, 2013

Hyperhydrosis treatment with Botox after lymph node clearance?

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Botox is placed just under the skin for treatment of excessive sweating. This should not create any issues as long as you've healed completely following your lymph node removal. Good luck!

Learn more: http://weberfacialplasticsurgery.com/botox-dysport-xeomin-neuromodulators

Stephen Weber, MD, FACS

Hyperhydrosis treatment with Botox after lymph node clearance

December 6th, 2013
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I have treated people with Botox after lymph node clearance. There is no contraindication. However, it is always best to discuss any procedures, especially those that are cosmetic, with your oncologist too.

"This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

F. Victor Rueckl, MD
December 6th, 2013

Hyperhydrosis treatment with Botox after lymph node clearance

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I have treated people with Botox after lymph node clearance. There is no contraindication. However, it is always best to discuss any procedures, especially those that are cosmetic, with your oncologist too.

"This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

F. Victor Rueckl, MD

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