Excessive Sweating · Timmins

Hyperhidrosis

Botox for sweaty underarms, hands and feet

Hyperhidrosis is sweating that goes beyond what your body needs to stay cool. Small Botox injections calm the sweat glands in the treated area, so you can feel fresh and confident again.

Book Appointment (705) 262-7075
TreatmentBotox injectionsTiny, evenly spaced points
ResultsWithin 1 to 2 weeksSweating gradually decreases
UnderarmsOften 6 to 9 monthsVaries from person to person
Per visitOne areaUnderarms, hands or feet. Other areas are booked as a separate visit
The Treatment

Fresh, dry and confident.

Sweat glands are switched on by nerve signals. In hyperhidrosis these signals are overactive, so you sweat through clothing, drip from your palms or have damp feet even when you are calm and cool.

Botox blocks the signal that tells the sweat glands in the treated area to work. Sweating there is greatly reduced, while the rest of your body still sweats normally to keep you cool. Learn more about our Botox treatments.

Treatment Areas

Where we treat

Black-gloved nurse injecting the underarm for excessive sweating
UnderarmsAxillary hyperhidrosis. The most common area treated, with fine injections spread evenly across the sweaty zone.
Sweaty sole of the foot from plantar hyperhidrosis
FeetPlantar hyperhidrosis. The soles of the feet can also be treated to reduce damp feet, odour and slipping in shoes.
Black-gloved nurse injecting the palm to reduce sweaty hands
HandsPalmar hyperhidrosis. Small injections across the palm and fingers for drier hands when you shake hands, write or type.

Health Canada has approved Botox for severe underarm sweating. Treatment of the hands and feet is reviewed with you at your consultation.

Concerns

What it can help

For many people, excessive sweating affects confidence at work, in social settings and in relationships.

  • Sweat marks that show through clothing
  • Changing shirts during the day
  • Damp hands when shaking hands or holding a pen
  • Sweaty feet, odour or slipping in shoes
  • Antiperspirants that are not enough
Your Appointment

What to expect

Consultation

We review your sweating, the areas that bother you most and your health history. Consent is reviewed before treatment, and all treatments are performed by licensed nurses under medical directive.

Preparation

The area is cleansed and the treatment zone is marked. For the hands and feet, numbing cream or ice may be used for comfort.

Treatment

Tiny amounts of Botox are placed just under the skin in a grid pattern across the area. Most appointments are quick.

Results

Sweating starts to decrease within a few days, with the full effect in about 1 to 2 weeks. Underarm results often last 6 to 9 months, and treatment can be repeated when sweating returns. Individual results vary.

Is It Right for You?

A good fit if you

  • Are 19 or older and in good general health
  • Sweat heavily from your underarms, hands or feet
  • Have tried antiperspirants without enough relief
  • Want a non-surgical option with little downtime
When it may not be suitable
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Nerve or muscle disorders, such as myasthenia gravis
  • An infection or skin irritation in the area
  • A known allergy to botulinum toxin
  • Some medications, reviewed at your consultation
Possible side effects
  • Tenderness, redness or small bumps at the injection points
  • Mild bruising
  • For the hands, temporary weakness of grip in some people
  • Sweating may increase slightly in other areas

Side effects are usually mild and temporary. Contact us right away if you have any concerns.

Before & after care

Before

  • Arrive with clean skin, without deodorant or antiperspirant on the area
  • If you shave your underarms, do it a day or two before
  • If your doctor approves, avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E for 2 to 3 days

After

  • Do not rub or massage the area for 24 hours
  • Avoid exercise, saunas and hot tubs for 24 hours
  • You can return to your usual routine the next day
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to stop sweating in one area?
It is considered well tolerated. Only the treated area sweats less. The rest of your body keeps sweating normally to control your temperature.
How long do results last?
Underarm results often last 6 to 9 months. Results for the hands and feet vary from person to person. Treatment is repeated when sweating starts to return.
Does it hurt?
Underarm injections feel like quick pinches. The hands and feet are more sensitive, so numbing cream or ice may be used for comfort.
Is there downtime?
Very little. Most clients return to normal activities right away. Avoid exercise and heat for the first 24 hours.
Is it covered by insurance?
Some private insurance plans cover treatment for hyperhidrosis. Check with your provider before your appointment.
Is this the same Botox used for wrinkles?
It is the same medication, used in a different area. See our Botox page for wrinkle and therapeutic treatments.
Explore

More Botox treatments

BotoxBotox · Dysport · XeominWrinkle relaxers, jaw slimming, TrapTox and moreView treatment
Begin Your Consultation

Ready to book your consultation?

Stay fresh, dry and confident.

Book Consultation
Call or Text (705) 262-7075

Flexible payment plans available through Beautifi financing

Treatments by Cynthia Larrivée, RPN, and Rachel Otis, RPN, under the medical directive of Susan Jomha, NP, Medical Director.