If I get botox under my arms for sweating will I sweat more out of different areas of my body?

Thank you very much for your question, as it is a good one.
Botox can successfully be used to eliminate hyperhidrosis, or excessive
sweating, underneath the arms, as well as on the hands and feet. Botox under
the arms will not increase compensatory sweating (in different areas of the
body), you will simply continue to perspire as normal everywhere else. The
benefits from Botox are temporary, and will last up to three months. At this
time, you can elect to have a repeat session to extend your results. My
suggestion is to arrange a consultation appointment with a board certified
plastic surgeon, experienced in using Botox for hyperhidrosis. During this
appointment, he/she can fully explain the technique and determine if it is the
right procedure for your needs.

Thanks for your question. Botox is a very effective treatment for excessive sweating, or hyperhydrosis. When Botox is used in this way, it does not cause extra sweating in other areas of the body, so you will not have to worry about additional sweat under your chest or anywhere else. Best of luck!

Botox is a neurmodulator that can be used to block the sweat glands in your arm pits to resolve hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating). Hyperhydrosis is a medical condition that can cause a patient extreme social discomfort. In my experience, Botox works extremely well to control excess sweating in a variety of areas, including the hands, armpits, feet, groin and forehead. It is unusual for another, untreated area to become sweatier when Botox was used. Botox only affects the area into which it is injected. One treatment will usually last 6-12 months. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist who has experience using Botox for hyperhydrosis, as it takes special expertise.

I have been injecting Botox for axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis for two decades with gratifying results. While there is a theoretical possibility of what is called compensatory hyperhidrosis, I have not personally seen this. What can be expected is a significant reduction in armpit sweating, which, particularly when accompanied by the use of clinical strength deodorants, provides significant relief from this very troublesome and embarassing problem. It is important to consult with a board certified dermatologist with experience and expertise in this nonaesthetic, advanced use of Botox. Best of luck.

No,  it won't cause you to sweat more in other areas. Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating can be controlled with Botox or glycopyrrolate. Multiple areas may require nervous system surgical treatment. Treatment will last 3-6 months. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Generally when a patient is being treated for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) it is abnormal sweating so you would net get compensatory sweating in other areas.  The botox treatment would only eliminate the sweating by 60-70%

Thank you for your question. No, Botox will not cause you to sweat more in other areas. Botox works very well for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), especially for under the arms.  Botox will relieve sweating by 80%. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to discuss your concerns and to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

I wouldn't worry about your sweat being re-directed once Botox has shut down the sweat glands in your arm pits. I have never seen this happen, nor have I heard about it. My patients who have been treated for hyperhydrosis with Botox have expressed great relief to finally have a solution to excess sweating. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will allow you to find out more about this satisfying treatment.

Thank you for your question. Treatment of the excessive sweating of your underarms (hyperhidrosis) will not increase sweating in other body areas. The effects of the botulinum toxin are local at the level where the nerve stimulates the gland that results in perspiration. The results from treating hyperhidrosis with Botox or Dysport can last up to 6 to 12 months. However, I have one patient who requires injections every 4 months due to the severity of his condition.

HI
you are completely right, when we do botox under arms for sweating problems, we have a small risk of over sweating  in other areas as hands, feet and scalp. It is really rare to get that though, but yes it can happen. Most of the people get a super good result with botox for sweating problem and to be honest it si the only treatment that I recommend for that problem. Good luck
Dr Stephanie Olivier MD, FRCSC