I have always had sweaty hands, feet and underarms. Its gotten to the point where it greatly impacts my social interaction. I am thinking for my underarms miradry will be a better way to go (????) and botox for my hands. Im not sure if I could handle the pain on my feet although they too sweat excessively. How many units of botox will I need per hand? whats the total cost? I would like a consultation in Bev Hills/WeHo area with experienced doctor.
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I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I would suggest two thing: 1) try a Botox alternative like Dysport or Xeomin and 2) try a different surgeon/injector. Hope this helps, Dr. Nazarian
Botox is effective in treating excessive sweating of the palms and usually lasts anywhere from 4 - 6 months. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation.
Botox can be a great tool in relieving the temporary effects from hyperhidrosis. I have not seen a negative impact in hair from the Botox, so it could worth trying at least once. As far as your thinning hair, there are a few topical solutions and oral medications that can be prescribed and...
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