Body Treatment

Excessive Sweating Treatment

At Nassif MedSpa we use anti-sweating injections to treat a condition known as Hyperhidrosis. This common concern sees the body excessively sweating in areas where there is a high concentration of sweat glands, including: the hands, feet, armpits and the groin. By applying botulinum toxin directly into the affected area, signals from the nerves to the glands are blocked, preventing sweat from being secreted. The results can leave you with soft skin and dry areas, regardless of heat or situation.

Excessive sweating can be an embarrassing condition that is often more prevalent when the body’s temperature rises; during the Summer and warmer months, or during periods of activity and exercise. Stress can also be a contributing factor to Hyperhidrosis, as can the menopause, diabetes and obesity.

It is estimated that 2 – 3% of the population suffers from Hyperhidrosis (approx. 1 million people), with less than 40% of those affected seeking medical advice.

To perform the treatment a grid will be placed over the affected area, marking out the places where injections will need to be administered. Each square within the grid measures around 1cm, with a small amount of diluted toxin injected into each square to reach the eccrine glands – which are responsible for producing sweat.

The treatment uses a very fine needle and is usually quick and very well tolerated. For your comfort, a numbing cream can be applied prior to the treatment.
The desired results from anti-sweating injections may take up to 2 weeks to fully develop, leaving you free from embarrassing damp patches for up to 12 months.

Your pre-treatment consultation will discuss your personalised treatment plan, recommending the best way for you to enjoy the results for the longer term. Improving Hyperhidrosis can also help to improve your self-confidence and self-esteem.