I've had hyperhidrosis since age 13. I finally had botox treatments about three weeks ago, and was sure that this would be my answer. The sweating has improved some, but I still get sweat marks. Which, for the price I had to pay, is incredibly disappointing. I don't know if it's worth it to try again or not. My dermatologist's office said insurance wouldn't even allow me to get another treatment until it had been 4-6 months. They also said nobody had ever had the botox NOT work for them. Help!
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Is it uncommon for botox for hyperhidrosis to not work the first time?
Hi, thank you for your question! Yes, botox can be used in the underarms for hyperhydrosis. As long as there is parental consent for the patient botox can be injected. I would recommend having an in person consultation with a certified injector.
Thank you for your question. Although compensatory hyperhidrosis with Botox is very uncommon, it can happen. I would recommend visiting with your physician injector and review what total dosing you received and when the compensatory sweating in the groin occurred. This may...
It takes 3-5 days to see the effect, 14 days to get the full effect of botox. Whether or not you will get a 100% resolution of your swelling is impossible to predict. Most people don't get 100% improvement but enough to make the treatment worth it. For some patients the...
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