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BOTOX® for Hyperhidrosis : Techniques
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Axillae
To treat hyperhidrosis of the axillae, the dose used is xxx BOTOX® units per axilla for a total dose of xxx units. The BOTOX® xxx unit vial (xxx units in 1cc) is diluted with 1.0cc of saline in the vial. (Either saline containing benzoic acid or preservative-free saline can be used). Note that the vials are overfilled, therefore the dilution would differ if you dilute in the syringe. See dilution tables for more information.
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This dilution technique, when performed in the vial, yields xxx units per 0.1cc of solution or xxx units per 0.05cc of solution. This dilution allows one to inject 20 injections of 0.05 cc per axillae, resulting in a total dose of xxx per axillae. The injections are scattered approximately every 2 square centimeters to cover the entire area of the axillae. (The iodine starch test is helpful when deciding where to inject the solution. See hints section)
Using a 1cc tuberculin syringe with a 30-gauge needle, subcutaneously inject 0.05cc with an approximate depth of 2-3mm. A small bleb will form at the placement of each injection.
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