Botox for Underarm Sweating Sherman Oaks
Botox for Underarm Sweating is one of the most recent treatments applied for armpit sweating. The procedure works by temporarily blocking the chemicals that signal it’s time for your glands to produce sweat.
If you are looking for a treatment that can decrease underarm moisture by 80%, the injection with botulinum toxin (Botox) might be the perfect solution for you.
What is Botox for Underarm Sweating?
Botox for Underarm Sweating is a procedure known for its power to reduce armpit sweating. This injection therapy is approved by the FDA to treat underarm hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) as well as other areas of the body.
A Botox injection contains neurotoxins that assist the functions and structure of your nervous system. In other words, it can assist in modifying the functions of the neurotransmitters involved in excessive perspiration. Therefore, the injection will block the neurotransmitters that signal your sweat glands to activate. This will lead to a process of decreasing and regulating excessive sweating in the treated region.
Causes and Symptoms of Underarm Sweating
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive underarm sweating, is an uncomfortable condition that goes beyond the normal perspiration caused by heat, activity, or emotions. In order to understand it better, you can find below the causes and recognize the main signs of underarm sweating.
Causes of Underarm Sweating:
- Sweat Glands Hyperactivity: Even in a lack of heat or physical activity, the nerves that normally cause sweating may become hyperactive and activate the sweat glands.
- Diabetes: Diabetes can negatively impact the body by overstimulating the sweat glands. As a result, it is more difficult to maintain a constant internal body temperature.
- Menopause: Hot flashes and night sweats are two of the most prevalent menopausal symptoms, both of which produce excessive sweating.
- Primary Hyperhidrosis: Primary hyperhidrosis can be caused by wrong nerve impulses, which cause eccrine sweat glands to work excessively.
- Secondary Hyperhidrosis: Axillary hyperhidrosis can be caused by sympathetic nerve overactivity. It’s called secondary because a secondary reason, such as a medical condition or medicine, might also contribute to it.
- Use of Certain Drugs: Certain drugs like antidepressants and opioids can cause excessive underarm sweating.
Symptoms of Underarm Sweating:
- Emotional Discomfort or Embarrassment: If you are experiencing anxiety over visible sweat stains and body odor, axillary hyperhidrosis can make you feel emotional discomfort.
- Skin Irritation and Chafing: Excessive underarm perspiration can cause chafing and increase infections in the armpit area.
- Heavy Sweating: Heavy sweating is excessive sweating that can occur regardless of high temperature or high-intensity exercise.
- Clothing Damage: heavy sweating can damage favorite clothing and cause the inability to use desired wear in fear of damaging the fabric with sweat.
Botox for Underarm Sweating Cost & Pricing Structure
Underarm sweating treatment with Botox or similar neuromodulators depends on the type of product used, the number of units, the experience level of the injector, and the area where the facility is located.
- US National Average cost: $600-$1500 every 5-7 months
- Our pricing for underarm sweating: Competitive. We have package pricing which reduces our prices significantly in the underarm area;
- Additional Costs: There aren’t any additional costs related to the procedure unless an additional product is requested.
- Insurance: Botox for underarm sweating is not typically covered by insurance
Treating Resistant Underarm Sweating with Betadine Test
At our office, we offer the Betadine test for persistent underarm sweating after Botox. This is a test where we wipe the armpit with Betadine, and then cover it with powder. We then have you do an activity that causes a bit of sweating.
The areas of persistent sweating in the underarm region will then become highlighted with brown marks after which we can target for further additional Botox treatment. This test is especially helpful for those patients in whom Botox underarm treatment has not been helpful in the past.
The test takes about 20 minutes to perform and is painless.
Control excessive underarm sweating with Cosmetic Injectables’ Botox treatments—targeted relief that reduces sweat and enhances comfort in everyday life.
Treatment Options for Underarm Sweating
Botox for Underarm
- Botox for Underarm Sweating is an injectable treatment known for its power to smooth wrinkles and stop armpit sweating.
- Treatment consists of about 50 units of Botox or other neuromodulators per side.
- The process takes about 10 minutes, starts working in usually 7-10 days, and the results last about 6 months (individual responses vary.)
- If applicable, healthcare practitioners can also apply a betadine mix before the procedure to determine which sweat glands are most active and to administer higher doses in those areas.
- Another area that can have a similar negative impact on social interactions is sweaty palms, especially when individuals avoid handshakes due to their self-consciousness. The botox dose for the treatment of hands can vary from 25 to 75 units per hand and can also last about 6 months (individual responses vary).
Bra Fat Treatment with Kybella: (a treatment for the surrounding area)
- This treatment is ultimate for young individuals concerned about the area of fat that bulges out around bra straps.
- The chosen area can be treated off-label with Kybella, a fat-dissolving agent that has been FDA-approved for double chin treatment.
- Depending on the intensity, 1 to 2 vials of Kybella are usually necessary per side at each treatment. At least 3 treatments are usually advised, each 6 weeks apart.
- After the third session, a permanent decrease in the fatty pouch in this area can be achieved.
Severe underarm sweating, also known as severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis, is a condition in which the body sweats more than necessary to maintain and regulate body temperature. At Cosmetic Injectables Center, we offer two options for treating Underarm Sweating: Botox Treatment and Bra Fat Treatment.
Cosmetic Injectables offers Botox for hyperhidrosis, designed to block sweat production and provide long-lasting dryness with minimal downtime. Schedule Now!
Botox For Underarm Sweating FAQs
Does Botox really work for underarm sweating?
Yes, Botox is a very effective treatment for reducing underarm sweating. When used with the correct dosage, the results can last about 6 months!
How many units of Botox are needed for hyperhidrosis?
This depends on the area of hyperhidrosis. For the underarm, we usually recommend 50-75 units per side, while for the hands, we recommend 25-50 units per side. The face is especially flexible in dosage as mimetic muscles can be impacted and hence have to be accounted for. For example, 20 units in the forehead, 20 units in the frown, and 12 units in each side of the crow’s feet can address cosmetic as well as hyperhidrosis issues.
How to stop underarm sweating permanently?
Applying Botox injections is one of the most common ways to stop underarm sweating. The botox inhibits nerve cells from delivering signals to the glands that create sweating.
Is armpit Botox worth it?
Armpit Botox is a very popular procedure at our office because it works! Considering that the results last about 6 months, it makes the procedure well worth it! Our patients come regularly to repeat this procedure for their sweaty armpits.
Does armpit Botox stop smelling?
The smell of sweating comes from pheromones in the sweat, and also from bacterial releases of gas Bacteria grow when trapped in moist areas. To reduce the smell, Botox is helpful in minimizing the moisture and pheromone release. However, shaving and using antibacterial deodorant salts can help in killing the bacterial source of the smell.
How painful is Botox in armpits?
Surprisingly, Botox in armpits is very tolerable and not a painful procedure. For those who are sensitive, we offer topical numbing cream to help ease any possible discomfort.
How do you prepare for underarm Botox?
What are the side effects of Botox in the armpit?
If done properly, there are minimal to no side effects to Botox in the armpit. Like any other injectable procedure, temporary redness, swelling, and bruising at the injection site are common adverse effects expected after Underarm Botox. During the injections, some people may feel minor discomfort or pain.
How long does Botox last in underarms?
Neuromodulators such as Botox last in the underarm for around 4-12 months, depending on the patient’s lifestyle. Therefore, subsequent treatments are typically needed 6 months after the initial treatment.
Does insurance cover Botox for underarm sweating?
It is unlikely for insurance to cover Botox for underarm sweating. But our pricing is competitive and we have financing available for our patients.
What is the alternative to Botox for underarm sweating?
Alternatives to Botox for underarm sweating are Morpheus 8 which can destroy the glands permanently, or usage of other neuromodulators such as Dysport, Jeuveau, Daxxify, and Xeomin.
Do you have to shave your armpits for Botox?
No, you don’t have to. Less hair allows easier and more effective cleaning before your injection to prevent infections. However, it’s not a requirement to shave your armpits for Botox.
Why hasnt my underarm Botox worked?
It takes about 14 days for Botox to fully kick in. If after 14 days, you still don’t see improvement, the dose may have been too low for you, or the entire area of sweaty armpits wasn’t treated. We have a Betadine test at our office that can detect the resistant areas for re-treatment.
How many units of Botox for underarm sweating?
Generally, 50 units of Botox are needed per side for underarm sweating, which adds up to 100 units total. This can vary from patient to patient. We have a package pricing for underarm sweating at our office which makes the procedure affordable.
What not to do after armpit Botox?
We discourage the usage of any topical products after Botox injections for about 24 hours to reduce risk of infections. We also recommend to not exercise, lie down, use saunas, or have hot baths for about 4-6 hours after injection so that Botox doesn’t get washed away with the increased blood flow.
How much does underarm Botox cost?
Usually, botox costs about $13-$18 per unit. The number of units needed for under-arm sweating treatment is about 100 units. At our office, we have a package special that treats underarm sweating with a full 100-unit dose at only $1000.
How safe is Botox for Sweating?
When administered by a trained healthcare practitioner, Botox for underarm sweating is considered a safe and effective treatment. This injectable treatment is approved by the FDA to treat underarm hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) making it a safe procedure for you.
What happens if I sweat after Botox?
It’s best not to sweat for about 4 hours after Botox injection to reduce the risk of diluting the strength of the Botox. After the Botox has been incorporated into the glands, which takes about 4-6 hours, sweating and exercise are ok.
How painful is Botox for hyperhidrosis?
Hands may be a bit more tender than underarm hyperhidrosis, but we offer topical numbing creams and blocks to make the procedure more comfortable.
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Cosmetic Injectables’ expert Botox injections for underarm sweating provide a discreet, effective solution to keep you dry and confident in any situation.