Therapeutic Botox
When sweating goes far beyond what your body needs to cool itself - soaked shirts, slippery palms, a dripping forehead or scalp - it stops being a quirk and starts running your life. Hyperhidrosis is a real, treatable medical condition, not a hygiene problem.
A localized injection with a neuromodulator like Botox® temporarily "turns off" the sweat glands in the treated area. It's Health Canada approved, simple, and quick - a few minutes of mild discomfort in exchange for six to nine months of relief. Common treatment areas include the underarms, palms, forehead, and scalp.
Many private insurance plans cover BOTOX® Therapeutic for hyperhidrosis, though coverage varies by plan. It's worth checking your plan before assuming this is out of reach.
For patients with dysautonomia - common alongside hypermobility and EDS - temperature regulation and sweating can be unpredictable. Treatment is planned with that context in mind, focusing on the areas that affect your daily life most.
Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating beyond what your body needs to cool itself - soaked shirts, slippery palms, a dripping forehead or scalp. It is a real, treatable medical condition, not a hygiene problem. If it is disrupting your daily life, treatment can help.
A localized injection with a neuromodulator like Botox temporarily switches off the sweat glands in the treated area. It is Health Canada approved, quick, and done in a short visit. Common areas are the underarms, palms, forehead, and scalp.
Relief usually develops within days and generally lasts six to nine months before retreatment.
Many extended health and private insurance plans cover BOTOX Therapeutic for hyperhidrosis, though coverage varies by plan. Dr. Baldwin works with a specialized pharmacy that helps coordinate it, and costs are reviewed at your visit.
No referral is required to book a consultation about Botox. You can book a sweating consultation in Victoria (Hillside Medical Clinic) online, or book in Burnaby (Kensington Medical Clinic) by email.
Therapeutic Botox appointments are available at both clinics. Many extended health plans provide coverage for therapeutic BOTOX®, although benefits vary.