You mentioned cost. How much does Botox treatment for hyperhidrosis typically cost?
Dr. Pariser: Out-of-pocket costs for a patient obviously vary greatly depending upon whether or not health insurance is picking up some or all of the costs and whether the treatment is for excessive sweating of the underarms, hands, or both. Just to purchase the Botox itself in a large enough quantity to treat the hands, for instance, costs $1,000 to $2,000. For underarms, the Botox alone costs about $500 to $1000 dollars. The cost for the administration of the treatment varies greatly. If insurance is helping to pay for the service then a patient will need to pay only the usual office copay. Keep in mind that some insurance policies carry a much higher copay structure than others. First and foremost, I’d recommend asking your physician (preferably a dermatologist) to check if your insurance covers any or all of the treatment and then to also talk to another physician or two to get an idea of how much you might have to pay out-of-pocket. It is okay to comparison shop, but of course you
