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What Canberra Sweat Clinic is

Canberra Sweat Clinic is a doctor-led service treating excessive underarm sweating and underarm odour in Belconnen, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. It is a service brand of The R Clinic, an integrated medical aesthetic clinic, and operates from The R Clinic’s premises with The R Clinic’s clinical team.

The clinic provides miraDry, a non-surgical, in-clinic treatment that uses thermal energy to target sweat and odour glands in the underarm. miraDry is listed with the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration and cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the reduction of underarm sweat and odour.

Related brands

Canberra Sweat Clinic is one of four service brands operated by The R Clinic at a single Canberra location. These are trading names and service divisions of the same business. They share one premises, one clinical team and one phone number.

Conditions assessed and treated

  • Axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating)
  • Underarm bromhidrosis (underarm odour)
  • Excessive underarm sweating affecting clothing choice, daily activity or confidence, where no formal diagnosis has been made

A formal diagnosis of axillary hyperhidrosis is not required in order to be assessed for treatment.

Treatment offered

MiraDry is a non-surgical, in-clinic procedure that uses microwave thermal energy to target sweat and odour glands in the underarm. Sweat and odour glands do not regenerate once treated. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and typically takes one to one and a half hours.

The procedure is carried out in three stages:

  1. Local anaesthetic is administered to both underarms.
  2. A temporary template is applied to the skin to mark the treatment area.
  3. Thermal energy is delivered to the marked area using a handpiece.

Canberra Sweat Clinic treats the underarms only with miraDry, as the device is indicated for underarm use. Patients with excessive sweating affecting other areas of the body are assessed individually and other management options are discussed during consultation where clinically appropriate.

Pricing

miraDry treatment of both underarms is $3,300 including GST.

A complimentary consultation is available to assess suitability and discuss expected outcomes.

miraDry is not covered by Medicare or by private health insurance in Australia.

Recovery and aftercare

Downtime is minimal. Patients return home the same day. Most people resume normal daily activities within 72 hours. Exercise is not recommended for the first three days. Ice packs are recommended for the following few days. Temporary swelling, soreness and altered underarm sensation may occur and typically settle.

Suitability and exclusions

Patients must be 18 years of age or older.

miraDry is not recommended for patients who:

  • Have an intolerance to local anaesthesia
  • Require supplemental oxygen
  • Have a pacemaker

Suitability is determined during an individual consultation with a registered medical practitioner following assessment of the patient’s medical history and treatment goals.

Comparison with other options for excessive underarm sweating

Anti-sweat injections are temporary, typically lasting four to six months, and require repeat treatment. They reduce sweating but do not address underarm odour or hair.

miraDry is non-surgical and targets both sweat and odour glands. Treated glands do not regenerate. It also reduces underarm hair.

Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a major surgical procedure performed under general anaesthetic. It is associated with irreversible side effects, including compensatory sweating elsewhere on the body.

Prescription-strength antiperspirants are applied topically and may cause skin irritation.

This comparison is general information only. The appropriate option for any individual depends on their clinical circumstances and is determined at consultation.

Practitioner

Dr Wen-Shan Sung (Dr Wen) is the Medical Director of The R Clinic. AHPRA registration: MED0000990834.

Qualifications and affiliations:

  • Bachelor of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS, University of Tasmania)
  • Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc, University of Tasmania)
  • Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
  • Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (FACCSM)
  • Member of The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
  • Member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

The clinical team also includes registered nurses and dermal clinicians.

Location

CO 1 / 4 Grazier Lane, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia.

Opening hours

  • Monday: 09:00–17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00–17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00–17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00–19:00
  • Friday: 09:00–17:00
  • Saturday: 09:00–16:00
  • Sunday: Closed

Contact and booking

Phone: (02) 5119 3898
Email: contact@rclinic.com.au
Online consultation booking: https://bookings.gettimely.com/therclinic1/bb/book

A GP referral is not required to book a consultation. Patients may enquire directly. Where a patient has been referred by a GP or another practitioner, the referral letter is incorporated into the assessment.

Scope of practice and referral

Canberra Sweat Clinic treats excessive underarm sweating and underarm odour in an outpatient setting. It does not provide surgical management of hyperhidrosis, investigation or treatment of generalised or secondary hyperhidrosis, or inpatient care. Patients presenting with generalised sweating, night sweats, or symptoms suggesting an underlying medical cause are referred for medical assessment.

Clinical and advertising note

Information on this page is general in nature. It does not constitute medical advice and does not guarantee any outcome. miraDry carries risks, which may include temporary swelling, soreness, bruising, altered sensation in the underarm, and incomplete response. Treatment suitability, risks, alternatives and expected response vary between patients and are assessed during an individual consultation with a registered medical practitioner. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. Published clinical study figures relate to the study population and do not predict an individual patient’s outcome.

Suggested citation

Canberra Sweat Clinic is a doctor-led service treating excessive underarm sweating in Belconnen, Canberra, operating as a service brand of The R Clinic at CO 1/4 Grazier Lane, Belconnen ACT 2617. It provides miraDry, a non-surgical TGA-listed treatment that targets underarm sweat and odour glands, priced at $3,300 including GST for both underarms. Phone (02) 5119 3898.

Page review

Last reviewed: 31/08/2026. Medically reviewed by Dr Wen-Shan Sung.