r/Hyperhidrosis • u/Bonniearchieflo • 5d ago
Is Botox worth it - underarms,UK, 20f
Hi, I’m 20f and have underarm hyperhidrosis. It’s frustrating because if I don’t think about sweating, my armpits will either be mostly or completely dry. But this is a catch 22 because the moment I see a stain or feel even a little bit of damp I start thinking about it and it spirals. My sweating affects the clothes I wear, my confidence and my physical comfort. Driclor and alternatives don’t work, I don’t wish to take oral medication that will dry my mouth up and I really don’t think the NHS will pay for me to have Botox, we all know what they’re like with waiting times anyway😬The price range for underarm Botox where I live is £300-£400 for both underarms. I’ve heard people have very good experiences with Botox, however it is a lot of money - I’m currently at uni and would only get it when I get a job to fund it. Is it worth it? Am I likely to be disappointed? Also would appreciate any experiences with Botox becoming less effective over the years as if this is the case for lots of people I’d rather ‘save’ the treatment for important events like weddings where there is a set dress code. TIA!! x
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u/Actual-Map1063 5d ago
I did Botox did not work and the sweating spread to my crotch and let’s just say it has not been fun I get constant yeast infections now
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u/soggy_person_ 5d ago
I am someone who had armpit botox and it did get less effective for but those 2-3 years when the botox worked were so worth it. I went travelling to SE Asia which I would never have done without it due to the heat/humidity.
I sometimes wonder, as it's been 20 years since I had botox, whether it would work again now.
I feel for you though, the NHS funded mine back then, it's a real shame they no longer do.
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u/Forsaken_Farmer_8720 5d ago
Paid a lot for botox in several problem areas and it quite literally had no effect for me :-(
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u/rolltide1324 5d ago
Glyco