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Nationwide Clinics

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Excessive Sweating
(Hyperhidrosis)

Excessive underarm sweating is what causes the biggest problem for most people. Here at The Private Clinic, we have a range of treatments that targets the cause of excessive sweating, simply and effectively.

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Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer and the Medical Advisory Committee for The Private Clinic.

Last Reviewed July 16th 2020

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Excessive sweating is an embarrassing and uncomfortable condition that affects around 3% of the UK population. It can have a serious affect on a sufferer’s working and social life.

Excessive sweating – or hyperhidrosis – can have a serious affect on a sufferer’s working and social life and many people simply avoid doing things they would otherwise love to do because they are too embarrassed about their sweating.

There are two main types of hyperhidrosis:

Focal hyperhidrosis is the more common type and involves excessive sweating of the hands, feet and underarms.
Generalised hyperhidrosis is much less common and affects the whole body. It is usually caused by another illness like diabetes, an underactive thyroid or an infection.

Wrinkle injections have been used as an effective treatment for excessive sweating / hyperhidrosis since 1994.

Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is when your body produces an increased and non-physiological amount of sweat. The Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) grades excessive sweating according to how it affects your life;

Grade 1: My sweating /perspiration is never noticeable and never interferes with my daily activities
Grade 2: My sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities
Grade 3: My sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities
Grade 4: My sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities

The Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale is a great diagnostic tool to measure of the severity of your condition.

A score of grade 2 indicates that you may be suffering from mild or moderate hyperhidrosis but grades 3 to 4 indicates severe hyperhidrosis and a perfect candidate for treatment.

Here at The Private Clinic we offer wrinkle injection treatment for hyperhidrosis performed by only by specialist doctors, nurses and surgeons who are fully trained and qualified in the particular procedure.

Procedure Time

30 mins

No. of Treatments

Every 6 months

Downtime

24 - 48 hours

Results Last

6 - 12 months

Final Results

1 week

The treatment works by blocking the transmission of the nerve impulses to the sweat glands which as a result decreases the amount you sweat/perspire.

At The Private Clinic we only use wrinkle injections to minimise excessive sweating in the armpits. This treatment has been known to treat the hands and feet but due to the discomfort, downtime and potential side effects that performing the treatment in these areas can bring on we do not treat hand or feet for excessive sweating at The Private Clinic.

We are the UK’s leading non-invasive cosmetic group and have some of the most experienced nurses and laser practitioners in the country working with us. We have successfully treated thousands of patients. By coming to us for your excessive sweating treatment you can rest assured you are in the best possible hands and that you will get the results you were hoping for.

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Before & After

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What to Expect

The Private Clinic has been treating patients for over 35 years with thousands of people placing their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a personalised service. We have a team of friendly nurses and expert surgeons who understand the importance of this decision and will support you throughout your journey with us.

The Procedure
Aftercare

Excessive Sweating Treatment

Here at the Private Clinic we offer a proven treatment that can banish excessive sweating for up to a year.

We usually recommend that you come in for a consultation first to discuss your concerns and our nurse, doctor or surgeon can go through your medical history and make sure that you are suitable for treatment.

Before treatment you need to make sure that your armpits are shaven at least 2-3 days prior as this makes it easier for us to identify the areas that suffer the most from excessive sweating.

You will have a topical anaesthetic applied to the area before to make the treatment more comfortable. Once the anaesthetic has taken effect your doctor, nurse or surgeon will begin injecting the armpit with a series of small botulinum toxin type A injections to cover the entire area.

After your Excessive Sweating Treatment

You will notice a reduction in the amount you sweat one week after your treatment.

If you have not noticed a different after 2 weeks then we recommend you come back in for a follow up – a repeat treatment can be carried out to treat the missed areas.

Your results tend to last between 6-9 months but it can differ between patients. To continue achieving the best results we advise having the treatment every 6 months to avoid excessive sweating returning.

According to Allergan, in clinical trials 89% of patients who had Botox treatment were satisfied after a single week and 93% of patients were still satisfied after 16 weeks of treatment.

You will be able to resume your normal activities after treatment but strenuous activities should be avoided for 24 hours after treatment. You may feel a little bruised in the treatment areas for 1-2 days after treatment.

The Procedure

Excessive Sweating Treatment

Here at the Private Clinic we offer a proven treatment that can banish excessive sweating for up to a year.

Before treatment you need to make sure that your armpits are shaven at least 2-3 days prior as this makes it easier for us to identify the areas that suffer the most from excessive sweating.

Aftercare

After your Excessive Sweating Treatment

You will notice a reduction in the amount you sweat one week after your treatment.

If you have not noticed a different after 2 weeks then we recommend you come back in for a follow up – a repeat treatment can be carried out to treat the missed areas.

According to Allergan, in clinical trials 89% of patients who had Botox treatment were satisfied after a single week and 93% of patients were still satisfied after 16 weeks of treatment.

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FAQs

Can hyperhidrosis be cured?

Usually our patients that come to see us for this treatment have tried a whole variety of previous treatments like prescription antiperspirants and sweat proof clothing but have not had much success in reducing the excessive sweating. Although this treatment may not be successful for everyone the majority of our patients find it has made a difference to their condition and visit us for regular treatments. Certain medical conditions or medications may make you unsuitable for treatment but a full medical history will be taken and discussed with you at your consultation before treatment.

Botulinum toxin is only licensed to treat under arms for excessive sweating. It can be used on hands and feet but we do not treat these areas at The Private Clinic due to the discomfort, downtime and potential side effects.

You should notice that your sweating has reduced considerably within 3 to 7 days of treatment.

Wrinkle injections for excessive sweating are not commonly available on the NHS, in some parts of the country you may be offered this treatment if others have been unsuccessful on the NHS but usually it would be recommended that you find a private practice that offers this treatment.

Excessive sweating treatment is Available in these Clinics

London Harley Street

Manchester

Northampton

Buckinghamshire

Patient Stories

Outstanding care, patient satisfaction and results mean everything to The Private Clinic Team

Read about our patients’ experiences to see what you can expect from our award-winning procedures.

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Monica Daniel

2020-12-25

Excellent treatment guided by Dr.Nicholas Kalavrezos and the Anaesthesia Team led by Dr Martinez. It was mg first time under General A and I wasn’t too excited. From start to finish all the nurses were superb, the room was clean and my food was also yummy. Sometimes it pays to sort your Private Medical Insurance our. The surgery was booked in less than a week after my 2nd consultation. MRSA and Covid Test also were done prior. I can not recommend The Harley Street Clinic enough. Thank you everyone. Regards Monica

Aless

2020-12-21

I had an eye vein removed by laser , I’m very happy with the results ,I still need a check up Marie is very kind and said on my next visit she will laser the vein if it’s not gone , but so far so good the big part of the vein has gone. but unfortunately iv not been able to get to London because of the COVID, so hopefully I can go for my check up next year.

Rob

2020-12-21

Great experience. Had two operations with these guys and great service, really put you at ease on the day, great post op support and amazing results! Cannot recommend highly enough

Theo Bundock

2020-12-19

Very friendly and helpful, very happy with the service.

Michael Neslund

2020-12-17

Had a FUE hair transplant on 16 December with Dr Furqan Raja. He and the two nurses he worked with were fantastic! They made me feel very comfortable throughout the procedure and constantly checked in with me. I had 1700 grafts taken from the back of my head and put into the front where I had gone bald either side of my windows peak. It took a bit longer than I thought (about 8.5 hours) but this was due to the high quality, attention to detail and best result they wanted to achieve for me. I had the procedure done at the Leeds clinic but could have chosen Manchester too. I travelled two hours there and back in one day. I am now following the after care information they gave me and also the full kit of products they provided (all included in the price) to help me make sure I look after the new grafts properly. I have follow up appointments with the nurse and access to an emergency on call nurse 24/7 if required. But so far, I have no pain and everything is exactly as described to me in advance of the procedure. I did a LOT of research online and found many of the other national FUE/FUT hair transplant clinics too sales driven and very pushy. Dr Furqan Raja and the team at the private clinic gave me time and space to decide on what was right for me, and importantly they never sold to me but just answered all my questions in a professional, caring and trustworthy manor. This is why I chose them and looking at the early results I am pleased I did! If you speak to other clinics and do your research, make sure you also book a consultation with The Private Clinic. Alex Clair in Manchester was my Patient Coordinator and he went out of his way to help me and gave me lots of free, practical and helpful information up front. Their straightforward, honest and friendly approach was great throughout. Highly recommended Dr Furqan Raja, Alex Clair and the whole team.

Sophie Veerasawmy

2020-12-17

All of a sudden I noticed these veins under my eyes, it was soooo upsetting to see everyday! I didn’t think I could do anything about them. Until I googled and it came up with Harley street and they did removal of under eye veins. I rang the them up and they was so helpful! And from there I was booked in and was so happy to know I can get something done! Everytime I called up nothing was a problem and was always happy to talk to me and answer any questions I had. When it came to the day of the procedure, Marie was so calming and made me feel as relaxed as possible. It was a little uncomfortable but soooo worth it as the results are amazing! Very happy I chose Harley street for the this treatment! Thankyou so much!

Faiz

2020-12-16

Amazing, Brilliant service!!

Zeina

2020-12-15

I had a laser treatment with Maria at The private clinic. She’s very professional and very experience. the result is amazing!! Thank you Maria

Miss Kelly Phillips

2020-12-15

I had treatment with Nurse Marie. She was so kind. The first treatment was rather painful and when I came in for my second round I was very nervous. Marie was so caring, she totally understood and took her time treating. Would definitely recommend.

GlenFGee GeeB

2020-12-15

Anti – aging treatments with Dr Santa Cruz are a must for me. I have been seeing her for about 3 years now at the Private Clinic of Harley Street. Very knowledgeable and takes before and after photos which have been incredibly helpful when we want to see how much of a difference the treatment has made. I would highly recommend her as her treatments are 100% effective and painless. Also I feel safe with the covid -safe measures they have in place.