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

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PeaceL0veBeautyApr 19, 2017

I'm a sweaty female in general, I'm always warm/hot. Runs in the family. if I get botox and I'm not sweating under my arms.. Wouldn't the sweat need to come out through some other area to compensate? For an example, in the summer I'll sweat under my chest ... So will I sweat more there after underarm botox treatment?

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