Botox for Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

Botox has been FDA-approved to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in the underarms. Botox injections target the sweat glands, reducing the amount of sweat they produce. In turn, this reduction leads to an improvement in your excessive sweating symptoms. If you suffer from hyperhidrosis but have not had success with prescription antiperspirants, you may be a candidate for Botox injections as part of your treatment plan. You may also want to talk to your doctor about other treatment options, including another prescription antiperspirant or surgery…

Does Botox really stop sweating (hyperhidrosis)?

Botox has been approved by the FDA to treat excessive underarm sweating. Since it is most commonly used as a cosmetic treatment, Botox may be administered in other areas of your body to reduce or stop sweating. Some people with hyperhidrosis who have not responded well to topical treatments or prescription antiperspirants consider botulinum toxin injections in hopes of reducing or stopping their excessive sweating. People sometimes think that Botox is just for women and/or the face which is why guys using Botox should be destigmatized.

How much is Botox for sweating?

Botox is FDA-approved to treat excessive underarm sweating and is usually administered in three shots over a period of about one month. The first shot is given during an initial visit, followed by two additional shots at subsequent visits. After each Botox injection, your doctor may have you wear a special compression sleeve or mitt to keep your arm from moving as it heals. DON’T WORRY! A single Botox treatment will average at around $400 per armpit, but prices vary by location and other factors.

Is Botox free in Canada for armpits?

Botox is considered a prescription drug in Canada. The cost of Botox in your province or territory will depend on several factors: if you have private insurance, if your insurance plan covers Botox, where you get it done and whether or not you’re paying out-of-pocket. Some provinces require prior authorization before any physician can prescribe Botox so it is always recommended to call your provincial health care office first.

Does Botox help with anxiety sweating?

If you are sweating because of anxiety, Botox probably won’t help. Most people with sweaty palms or excessive underarm sweating get their sweating under control by using a prescription antiperspirant or by undergoing thoracic sympathectomy surgery. However, if your anxiety sweating does not respond to these methods and you aren’t having any other side effects from your hyperhidrosis, you may be a good candidate for Botox injections.

How much does Botox for hyperhidrosis cost?

Botox injections can cost anywhere from $300 to $600 per treatment, depending on where you live. Doctors say most insurance companies cover Botox for hyperhidrosis. Patients as young as 13 with Botox and says it’s safe if used correctly. Before trying Botox, try an over-the-counter antiperspirant first—it could provide relief without any side effects or invasive procedures. If you’re really desperate, then you can go ahead with Botox.

Botox for Palmar Hyperhidrosis

Do you have sweaty palms? Are you tired of constantly wiping your hands on your pants? If you suffer from excessive sweating in your hands and have tried a number of over-the-counter and prescription antiperspirants without success, you may be a candidate for Botox injections. Botox is an FDA-approved treatment option that can effectively reduce sweat by about 70 percent in just one to two days. Most patients experience dryness that lasts between four and six months, but at least 80 percent show significant improvement after 12 weeks.

Underarm Botox pros and cons

Underarm Botox is approved by the FDA to treat excessive underarm sweating. It’s important to note that Botox injections can take anywhere from a few weeks to six months or more before you see results. For some people, Botox is effective on its own, but many will also use antiperspirants and/or iontophoresis treatments in conjunction with their injections. We typically recommend trying each of these treatments separately before combining them, as it’s not always clear which will work best for your situation. Once you know what works best for you, schedule regular appointments every eight weeks until your hyperhidrosis symptoms subside.

Is Botox for hyperhidrosis covered by insurance Canada?

Being too sweaty is a real problem for many people and can be quite limiting. Botox injections are a new treatment option for people with hyperhidrosis. You may be a candidate for Botox if your sweating fails to improve with prescription antiperspirants. Botox has been FDA-approved for people who sweat excessively from their armpits. Unfortunately, in most countries, insurance will not cover Botox treatments unless you’ve tried antiperspirants first and have failed to see improvement.

Does Botox in armpits stop smell?

Hyperhidrosis is one of those rare conditions where appearance concerns are joined by scent-related ones. For people with hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating can lead to embarrassing body odor and odor-causing bacteria on the skin that are out of their control. But it’s important to note that Botox treatments have not been shown to stop armpit sweating or body odor.

How many units of Botox do I need for underarm sweating?

How many units of Botox do I need? An average armpit is about 10 square inches, so to decrease sweating by 50%, you would need 2.5 units of Botox injected. To decrease sweating by 90%, you would need 4.5 units, or roughly 3 vials of Botox. If you are wondering how much Botox to get, ask your doctor!