Hyperhidrosis - What happens when I have my treatment?

Prior to a Hyperhidrosis treatment

Prior to your treatment you will have a thorough consultation with your aesthetic practioner where all your questions are answered and you are assessed for your suitability to proceed.

The treatment

The treatment involves directly injecting the affected areas. This results in temporarily blocking the sweat glands and preventing perspiration. Because a very fine needle is used most patients find that there is only mild and temporary discomfort. The entire treatment usually takes no longer than 45 minutes. This treatment has been used on over 1 million patients worldwide for almost 20 years and is supported by a wealth of long-term safety data.

How long will a Hyperhidrosis treatment last?

You will probably not need to have another treatment for at least 6 months, normally around 7-8 months. Following repeated treatments, the effects tend to last for a longer period of time. If you have a good initial result, please note that, as recommended by the manufacturers of the treatment, we aim not to perform any "top-up" treatments within a 3 month period following your treatment.

Side effects of Hyperhidrosis treatment

Side effects of Hyperhidrosis treatment are rare - indeed it is one of the safest cosmetic procedures available.

Compensatory hyperhidrosis
Injection site pain
Hot flushes
Body odour
Pruritus
rash

Who shouldn't have hyperhidrosis treatment?

Studies have not been performed on women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Although treatments are not thought to be dangerous, treatment is best avoided during this time. If you have any diseases, involving nerve damage or muscle weakness, Hyperhidrosis treatment is not recommended. It is also important to let your Doctor know if there is a family history of such diseases - for example Myasthenia Gravis or if you have previously suffered from Bell's Palsy.

Patients who are currently being treated with amino glycoside antibiotics or spectinomycin should wait until they have completed their course of treatment, and anyone who has had an allergic reaction to human albumin should not have Hyperhidrosis treatment.