BOTOX® for Hyperhidrosis

If you are thinking you may be suffering from Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) we can help you!

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that almost 1 million Canadians suffer from. People who suffer from Hyperhidrosis find themselves sweating in cooler temperatures or even when they are relaxing.

Areas of Primary Hyperhidrosis (overactive sweat glands)

• Face
• Armpits
• Palm of hands
• Feet

Do you sweat excessively? If you answer YES to one or more of these situations below, we encourage you to speak with our physicians about BOTOX® therapeutic treatment.

Take our sweat test:

	Do you find that sweating frequently interferes with your daily activities?
	Do you find it embarrassing to shake hands because your palms are sweaty?
	Do you find yourself soaking through your shirts in the armpit area?
	Do you suffer from embarrassment due to excessive sweating when you are working in close proximity to other individuals?
	Are antiperspirants and other medications ineffective?

How Does Botox® Work for Hyperhidrosis?

Botox® is injected into the affected area where it stops the nerves from sending the “sweat” signal to your sweat glands. Injections are done with ultra-fine needles for a virtually pain-free experience.

How long does the treatment take?

Upon arriving at our office and filling out consent and insurance forms the treatment of BOTOX® only takes approx.. 15 minutes.

How often should I commit to treatment for best results?

BOTOX® therapeutic is injected approximately every 4-6 months. The treatment is not permanent and everything will go back to normal once the effectiveness wears off.

Benefits

• Treatments are done in minutes, with no downtime or side effects in most cases
• Excessive sweating is reduced by up to about 80% in a matter of days
• Results may last from 4 – 6 months before another treatment is needed
• Treatments are virtually painless. To make you more comfortable, please arrive 15 minutes prior to treatment for a topical numbing agent.
• Treatment prescription may be covered by your private health plan.
• Treatment injection fee will apply.