Injectables
Excessive Sweating
Smooth Dimensions is a nurse-led medical aesthetics clinic offering excessive sweating treatment in Great Dunmow, Essex.
Treatment Time
30 minutes
Discomfort
Varies depending on the area treated
Results
Fully developed around two weeks
Downtime
Minimal
Consultation
Required for new patients
Introduction
Excessive Sweating Treatment in Essex
Treatment is available for the underarms, hands, feet and face.
Excessive sweating can affect much more than your comfort. It may impact the clothes you choose, make you avoid shaking hands, worry about removing your shoes or feel self-conscious in work and social situations. It can be frustrating when strong antiperspirants and changes to your routine do not make enough difference.
At Smooth Dimensions, you will have time to explain how sweating affects you and ask questions before treatment. The aim is to reduce sweating in the areas that cause you concern, helping you feel more comfortable and confident in your everyday life.
Treatment Overview
What is Excessive Sweating?
Sweating is a normal way for the body to regulate temperature. Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, happens when the body produces more sweat than is needed to cool down.
For some people, it is linked to heat, exercise, stress or anxiety. For others, sweating can happen when they are resting or when the temperature is cool. It may affect one particular area or several areas of the body.
Hyperhidrosis commonly affects the underarms, palms, soles of the feet and face. The experience can vary from persistent dampness to visible beads of sweat or clothing becoming wet.
Sudden, unexplained or whole-body sweating can sometimes be associated with medication or an underlying health condition. If your sweating has changed noticeably, happens mainly at night or is accompanied by other symptoms, you may be advised to speak to your GP before having treatment.
How it works
How does Excessive Sweating Treatment work?
Excessive sweating treatment uses small injections of a prescription medicine called botulinum toxin. Botox is one brand of botulinum toxin that may be used.
The medicine temporarily blocks the signals that activate the sweat glands in the treated area. This reduces sweating where the injections have been placed.
The injections are placed across the area where sweating is most noticeable. The number and position of the injections will depend on the part of the body being treated. Your suitability and treatment plan will be discussed before you go ahead.
Treatment for Sweaty Hands and Palms
Treatment can reduce moisture across the palms, making activities such as shaking hands, using a keyboard or handling paper more comfortable. The hands are sensitive, so your practitioner will explain what the injections may feel like before you proceed.
Excessive Underarm Sweating Treatment
Treatment can reduce excessive sweating across the underarm area, helping to prevent visible patches on clothing. The injections are usually well tolerated and may be suitable when strong antiperspirants have not provided enough control.
Treatment for Excessive Foot Sweating
Botulinum toxin injections can reduce sweating across the soles of the feet, helping with concerns such as damp socks, slippery feet and odour. As the feet are sensitive, treatment may feel more uncomfortable than injections in the underarms.
Facial Sweating Treatment
Treatment may be suitable for excessive sweating affecting the face. This area requires careful assessment before treatment can be advised.
Consultation
Your Excessive Sweating consultation
As botulinum toxin is a prescription medicine, new patients will need a consultation and medical assessment before treatment. Your practitioner will review your medical history, medication and symptoms before explaining the expected results, possible side effects and aftercare.
During treatment, a series of small injections will be placed across the agreed area. There is no pressure to proceed if you decide the treatment is not right for you.
The Treatment Process
What happens during your treatment?
Your appointment begins with an assessment and a discussion about the areas where sweating is most noticeable. Your practitioner will review your medical history, explain how the treatment works and confirm whether it is suitable before going ahead.
The treatment area will then be cleaned before small injections are placed across the area being treated. The number and position of injections will depend on whether treatment is for the underarms, hands, feet or face.
1
Consultation & Assessment
We discuss your concerns, review your medical history and assess the area affected by excessive sweating.
2
Treatment Plan Confirmed
We agree the areas to treat and take photos for your treatment record.
3
Excessive Sweating Treatment
Small injections are placed across the treatment area to help reduce sweat gland activity.
4
Aftercare Advice
You’ll receive personalised aftercare guidance before leaving the clinic.
When will I see my Excessive Sweating results?
You may begin to notice reduced sweating within several days. The full effect should usually be apparent within around two weeks.
Results commonly last for several months, although this varies between patients and according to the area treated. Treatment is not permanent and the effects do gradually wear off.
Faqs
Excessive Sweating Treatment FAQs
Have questions before booking? Here are the most common things patients ask about consultations, pricing, results, downtime and suitability.
Location
Excessive Sweating Treatment near Great Dunmow
Smooth Dimensions welcomes patients looking for excessive sweating treatment in Great Dunmow and across Essex, including Chelmsford, Braintree, Thaxted, Halstead, Stansted, Sawbridgeworth, Saffron Walden, Chigwell and Buckhurst Hill.
Patients also travel from Bishop’s Stortford, Ongar and Cambridge for discreet, nurse-led care in a relaxed clinical setting.
