Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

Excessive sweating can leave a person feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable and can often affect self confidence. Botulinum Toxin is an effective treatment option available to reduce excessive sweating.

Aesthetics Clinic Kent in Borough Green, Kent offer hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating treatments. The treatment works by blocking the signals that stimulate the sweat glands, reducing sweating in the treated area. Treatment injections can reduce underarm sweating by 82% to 87% for 3 to 12 months. While sweating is an essential body function for temperature control, localized body areas house only a small percentage of the body's sweat glands.

The treatment is:

1- Safe & Effective

There are minimal side effects compared to other forms of treatments such as surgery or medication.

2- Long Lasting

Results can last between 3-12 months, depending how quickly your body metabolizes the toxin.

3- Cost Effective

Botulinum Toxin significantly reduces sweat produced, while providing a cost efficient option to other alternatives & procedures.

Treatment injections can be an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis. It is important to have a consultation to understand the benefits of this treatment and if you are a suitable candidate. Aesthetics Clinic Kent will be happy to answer any questions in the consultation.

This treatment helps to control severe sweating when other treatments have not been successful.

Antiwrinkle injections are minimally invasive and safe.

There may be swelling which fades within 48 hours. Always allow up to 2 weeks for any procedure for possible bruising, swelling and redness, however we aim to keep this at a minimum.

Allergic reactions are very rare but can occur. This will be discussed in full in your consultation, where your medical history will be discussed.

If you suffer from cold sores, it’s advisable to do preventive medication before treatment.

Benefits of treatment injections

You will leave looking exactly the same and begin to see results from day 5 onwards.

Full effects are seen in 14 days.

After treatment care

Avoid: Do not to rub or massage the area around the injection points after having. This could spread the toxin to surrounding skin, causing muscle drooping and other problems - this includes facials.
Makeup Etiquette: Wait at least 24 hours before applying makeup or deodorants to allow your skin to properly recover.
Remain upright for a minimum of 4 hours.
Avoid tight clothing.
Avoid excessive alcohol or medically necessary blood thinning medication before the treatment to prevent bruising.
Heat and Steam: Steer clear of swimming, saunas, sunbeds ,steam rooms, and hot tubs for 48 hours post-treatment.
Avoid: Excessive Exercise for 48 hours following the procedure.
Avoid Smoking.

Contradictions

In certain circumstances, cosmetic injections are not recommended, including if:

You have a skin infection
You're unwell in any way
You have a neuromuscular condition like myasthenia gravis
You're taking certain medicines
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Undergoing IVF
Trying to conceive
Taking anticoagulants/blood thinners

Possible side effects

After treatment you may have:

A headache and flu-like symptoms for the first 24 hours
Bruising, swelling and redness at the injection sites
Temporary weakness and droopiness in your face – for example, your eyelids or eyebrows may droop if the Botox moves into these areas
Drooping of the eyelid or brow if injected near the eye
Weakness or paralysis of nearby muscles
Hives, rashes, or itching
Dry mouth
Nausea