Excessive sweating treatments
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is a condition characterized by uncontrollable and excessive sweating that goes beyond what is necessary for regulating body temperature.
It most commonly affects the underarms but the scalp and palms are other areas are sometimes treated. This condition can have a significant impact on your self-esteem, confidence and overall quality of life.
The same injectable product that we use for anti-wrinkle treatment is also a highly effective treatment option for treating excessive sweating. We can use it to target the sweat glands and block the release of sweat for 6+ months.
What are excessive sweating treatments?
The cause of hyperhidrosis is genetic, made worse with stress, drugs & excessive caffeine intake. This type of sweating is called primary idiopathic hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis has several characteristics:
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It stops in your sleep
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Re-commences upon awakening
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Often runs in families (1in 4)
Stress and anxiety can sometimes play a part in hyperhidrosis and so working with a psychologist is occasionally suggested too.
Key features of excessive sweating treatments
Consultations
Consultations for excessive sweating treatments are 45 minutes. If you are suitable for a treatment, treatments can be done on the day.
Multiple indications
Dr Jake treats the underarms, scalp and palms. (The palms require an anaesthetic block to remove the pain and make it impractical to drive immediately after)
Outstanding satisfaction
Excessive sweating treatments can hugely improve your quality of life and confidence. Social anxiety from the embarrassment of sweating can be reduced and you'll feel more comfortable.
Excellent longevity
Excessive sweating treatment results last 6+ months on average.
Excessive sweating treatment areas
Downtime & aftercare of excessive sweating treatments
Generally there is minimal downtime after an excessive sweating treatment but it's typical to expect:
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Some mild redness and 'swellings' of the area. This will settle in an hour or so after the treatment.
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Bruises may occur and this is self-limiting
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Mild tenderness can be expected and again this will settle over the next few days