Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
Feel drier, fresher, and more confident in everyday life.
Excessive sweating can interfere with work, social situations, and daily comfort. For suitable patients, wrinkle reducing injections may help reduce sweating in targeted areas such as the underarms by limiting sweat gland activity.
Targeted sweat reduction
Wrinkle reducing injections can be used to reduce sweat gland activity in selected treatment areas.
Quick outpatient procedure
The full consultation is usually around 30 to 45 minutes, with no hospital stay required.
Back to routine quickly
Most patients can return to normal activities immediately after treatment.
Procedure info
About the treatment
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. It may affect the underarms, hands, feet, back, or other areas of the body and can have a major effect on confidence, comfort, and daily activities.
Key benefits
- May significantly reduce sweating in targeted areas such as the underarms.
- Can improve confidence in social, academic, and professional settings.
- May help reduce the inconvenience of changing clothing and managing visible sweat marks.
- Provides a non-surgical, doctor-administered treatment option.
Common areas affected
Hyperhidrosis may be localised or more widespread, but certain areas are commonly affected.
Your appointment journey
After an initial discussion and assessment, your doctor will determine whether this treatment is suitable for your excessive sweating and map out the area that would benefit from treatment.
Consultation & assessment
Your symptoms, triggers, and treatment options are discussed to determine suitability.
Area mapping
The doctor identifies the treatment zone, commonly in the hairy area of the underarm.
Tiny targeted injections
A series of tiny injections is placed precisely into the treatment area. The injection process itself is usually brief.
Resume your day
This is considered an outpatient procedure, so most people return to normal activities immediately.
Results to expect
The treatment usually starts to affect the sweat glands after about 4 days, although some patients report noticing improvement sooner. Results commonly last around 4 to 9 months, depending on the individual and the area treated.
Frequently asked questions
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What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. It can be generalised or localised to specific areas such as the hands, feet, underarms, or back.
Can excessive sweating be treated?
Yes. Hyperhidrosis can often be managed effectively. Treatment options may include strong antiperspirants, medication, wrinkle reducing injections, and in some cases surgery.
How long does it take to work and how long do the effects last?
Wrinkle reducing injections usually start affecting the sweat glands after about 4 days, although some patients notice a change sooner. Results usually last around 4 to 9 months depending on the treatment area and individual response.
Is the procedure painful, and how long does it take?
The treatment is very non-invasive and is often described as similar to a mosquito bite. The full consultation usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes.
Is this the first treatment usually recommended?
Not usually. Many patients try other options first, such as strong antiperspirants or medication, before moving on to injectable treatment.
Is the treatment safe?
Your doctor will ask medical questions to make sure the treatment is safe and appropriate for you, and will discuss any uncommon side effects before treatment.
Who can administer wrinkle reducing injections for excessive sweating?
This treatment should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional such as a doctor with appropriate training and experience.
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