The procedure is relatively straightforward. A small volume of BOTOX®
solution is injected into the affected underarm area through a very fine needle.
The needle is placed just under the skin, so you may experience some injection-related
discomfort. You will receive multiple injections based on your doctor's assessment
of the area that needs to be treated.
What are the most common side effects?
In clinical studies of patients with hyperhidrosis, the most frequently reported
side effects (3% to 10% of patients) following BOTOX® injection
included injection-site pain and bleeding, non-underarm sweating, infection, inflammation
of the throat, flu syndrome, headache, fever, neck or back pain, itching, and anxiety.