HYPERHIDROSIS TREATMENT
Hyperhidrosis is classified as excessive sweating, related to overactive sweat glands. It is most common in the underarms (axilla), palms of the hands and soles of the feet but can affect the whole body. Injections of Anti-Wrinkle can give symptomatic relief to hyperhidrosis.
SUITABLE FOR
Excessive sweating of the axilla, hands or feet.
PREGNANCY SAFE
LONGEVITY
An average of 6-12 months.
COST
Practitioner dependent.
No.
DOWNTIME
Nil.
Hyperhidrosis causes increased sweating without the usual stimuli of exercise, anxiety or rise in body temperature.
It is related to overactive sweat glands and is most common in the axilla, palms of hands and soles of feet, but can affect the whole body.
Hyperhidrosis can be secondary to a number of medical conditions including thyroid disease, diabetes, infections and even menopause and certain medication.
Due to this excluding an underlying cause for hyperhidrosis prior to embarking on a treatment journey is vital. Consultation with our Cosmetic Doctor is required to determine the need for further investigation, assessment and treatment.
​
Hyperhidrosis for which there is no underlying cause is called Primary Hyperhidrosis affect a large amount of the population. It can cause a person to feel embarrassed, uncomfortable and put a strain on a person’s social life.
HOW HYPERHIDROSIS TREATMENT WORKS
The injection of anti-wrinkle medication can be an effective non-surgical option for treatment of hyperhidrosis. The injections which are the same use to treat fine lines and wrinkles help to block the excretion of sweat from the sweat glands, meaning a person sweats less giving relief from hyperhidrosis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Every new client of Skin Scan will require a full cosmetic consultation. Due to the possible underlying medical conditions associated with hyperhidrosis consultation with our Cosmetic Doctor is required to determine the need for further investigation, assessment and treatment.
​
Topical numbing cream is available to ease discomfort, meaning it is a virtually painless procedure.
​
The treatment involves the injection of small amounts of anti-wrinkle to the affected sites. The dose of anti-wrinkle does vary but in general much larger amounts are needed when compared to the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.