For excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) — most commonly of the underarms — botulinum toxin injections block the nerve signals that activate sweat glands in the treated area. It is a well-established medical treatment for people whose sweating isn’t controlled by clinical-strength antiperspirants.
Benefits
- Dramatically reduces sweating in the treated area
- Results typically last much longer than cosmetic Botox — often 6 months or more
- No surgery and no downtime
- Can be life-changing for work, clothing choices, and confidence
- Flat pricing that includes the medication
Who it’s for
Adults whose underarm sweating soaks through clothing despite good antiperspirants, or who have had to plan their wardrobe and activities around sweating. New or one-sided sweating, or sweating with other symptoms, needs medical assessment first to rule out underlying causes — that’s part of the screening.
What to expect
After assessment and consent, numbing is applied and a grid of small injections is placed across the underarm area. The session takes about 30 minutes. Sweating reduces over the following 1–2 weeks. (Other areas, such as palms, can be discussed at assessment.)
Recommended sessions
Most people get 4–6 months or longer per treatment.
Before & after your visit
- Before: Shave underarms about 24 hours before if advised, and skip antiperspirant on the day if instructed. Bring a history of what you’ve already tried.
- After: Avoid deodorant/antiperspirant and strenuous exercise for 24 hours; small bumps and tenderness settle quickly.
- Downtime: None for practical purposes.
- Results: Noticeable reduction within a week, full effect by ~2 weeks.
- Duration: Commonly 4–6+ months of dryness, varying by person.
- Risks: Injection discomfort, bruising, temporary muscle weakness if treating palms, and compensatory sweating elsewhere (uncommon). Not suitable during pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions
Is sweating “blocked” in a harmful way?
No — only the treated area’s glands are quieted; your body still regulates temperature normally elsewhere.
How long does it really last?
Most people get 4–6 months or longer per treatment.
Does insurance ever cover this?
Sometimes private plans cover the medication for diagnosed hyperhidrosis — worth checking with your insurer; ask at booking what documentation we can provide.
Does it hurt?
Underarms are numbed and injections are small; palms are more sensitive and are planned with extra numbing.
What if antiperspirants never worked for me?
That’s exactly the profile this treatment is designed for.
Price & booking
$800 flat fee, including medication.