What is the treatment for Excessive Sweating?

Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a condition where the body produces more sweat than is necessary to regulate temperature. It can affect specific areas like the underarms, hands and feet. This condition can be severe enough to cause embarrassment and disrupt daily activities.

At Revive Me Aesthetics, we offer treatments to reduce excessive sweating in hands, feet and underarms. The treatment for excessive sweating involves a series of small botulinum toxin injections into the affected areas. These temporarily block signals to the sweat glands, reducing sweat production and providing significant relief.

This treatment helps restore confidence by reducing visible sweat, odour, and dampness. It makes social interactions easier, allows you to wear a wider variety of clothes without worry, and can prevent issues like fungal infections or constantly damp shoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

To promote healing and reduce risks of complications; avoid the following for at least 24 hours before your procedure.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol for at least 24 hours before
  • Avoid aspirin or ibuprofen or herbal treatments as may increase bruising
  • Arrive with a clean face, free from makeup or skincare products.
  • Avoid hair removal on treatment areas
  • Avoid using strong skincare products (topical retinoid, steroid and glycolic acid) for at least 1 week before your treatment

These areas may have high density of nerve endings, which can make this a more sensitive treatment. A very fine needle is used for the injections, and we use numbing cream to ensure you are comfortable.

The procedure itself only takes about 30 minutes, but the entire consultation can last up to 60 minutes. During this time, we will discuss all your options and create a customized plan just for you.

Allow up to 2 weeks for the maximum effect of the injections.

The effects are temporary, typically lasting between 4- 6 months. There is a possibility that one treatment may not provide sufficiently effective results.

Common side effects are mild and short-lived. These may include slight redness, swelling, small, bumps at the injection sites and bruising. Some people may experience a compensatory increase in sweating in other parts of the body, but this is rare and usually not a significant issue.

This treatment is ideal for individuals who have tried other over-the-counter antiperspirants without success and whose excessive sweating affects their daily activities.

To reduce swelling, bruising and for optimal results, avoid the following for the first 24 hours after treatment:

  • Makeup to treated area(s),
  • UV exposure, extreme temperatures (like saunas and hot showers),
  • Strenuous activity or exercise, swimming,
  • Alcohol and smoking
  • Touching/rubbing the treated area (including pressure from clothing/accessories).
  • Avoid facial treatments/ massages for 2 weeks

You will receive detailed aftercare advice and a leaflet following your treatment. If you have any questions, contact the clinic for further guidance.