Botox for Underarm Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) Before and After Guidelines

Botox is FDA approved for the treatment of underarm sweating (known as hyperhidrosis), which means it has been validated and proven to be a safe and effective treatment. Read below to learn what to know before and after the treatment.

Before Treatment 

• Avoid wearing antiperspirant or deodorant for 24 hours prior to your appointment
• Avoid exercise at least one hour before your appointment
• Shave underarms at least 1 day before, avoid shaving day of the procedure
• Avoid alcohol for at least 1 day before your treatment
• Avoid over-the-counter pain medications (unless medically necessary) such as ibuprofen because these types of medications can lead to more bruising and bleeding

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After Treatment 

• No exercise until the next day
• No deodorant/antiperspirant until the next day
• Avoid alcohol for at least 1 day
• Avoid over-the-counter pain medications (unless medically necessary) for at least 1 day
• Avoid shaving the underarm area for at least 1 day after your treatment

Results

You should start to notice a difference within 3-5 days and full results take 2 weeks. You can expect results to last 6-12 months. Note that you may still have some underarm sweating, but it will be greatly reduced.

​Sarah-Kate Rems, NP - Medical Aesthetics

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