Sweating is a normal and healthy process, but for some people the body produces more than is necessary for cooling, and excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis occurs.
For many people who have become frustrated at having to change clothes regularly and restricting the way they lead their life, anti-sweating injections can offer a dramatic improvement to the problem.
The same botulinum-based injection as used for anti-wrinkle injections is placed strategically on the problem area, reducing the ability of the body to produce sweat.
Every treatment is carried out safely by a fully qualified medical professional, and includes a comprehensive assessment to create a personalised treatment plan, with complete aftercare instructions and follow-up.
book appointmentThere can be medical reasons for excessive sweating, and it is recommended that these are looked into by your own doctor before seeking treatment with us. However, in many cases no medical cause is found and treatment with botulinum injections is a safe option.
There is likely to be a significant reduction in the amount of sweating experienced for 6 months. Anti-sweating injections are a treatment for excessive sweating rather than natural odour, and this is unlikely to be affected.
Numbing cream is used before the treatment to ensure you are comfortable. The procedure involves a series of injections with a very fine needle over the affected area, which most people tolerate very well.
Botulinum injections are used safely in millions of treatments a year worldwide, and have been used in cosmetic procedures for 25 years.
