Q. AM I THE RIGHT CANDIDATE FOR ANTI-SWEAT INJECTIONS?

Yes - if you experience embarrassing levels of sweat then this treatment is for you.

We commonly treat men and women for excessive sweating ranging from teachers, business reps, miners, athletes and chefs to anyone (over the age of 18) who needs relief from excess sweating.

Q. WHAT DOES THE ANTI-SWEAT TREATMENT INVOLVE?

Treatment involves a series of tiny injections into a very superficial layer of the skin.

This has the effect of 'stunning' or immobilising your sweat glands. The process takes only 20-30 minutes.

Q. DO ANTI-SWEAT INJECTIONS HURT?

You may feel a small pinch – it is a little uncomfortable but largely pain-free.

Q. ARE ANTI-SWEAT INJECTIONS SAFE?

Yes. The product used for anti-sweat injections has been used for a long time in the treatment of lines and wrinkles and in other areas of medicine too.

For the treatment of hyperhidrosis, it is administered in such a way that it only affects the sweat glands that we are targeting and does not reach any other part of the body.

As long as cosmetic injectables are administered by an experienced and qualified cosmetic injector, the risks are extremely minimal.

Q. WHAT IS THE DOWNTIME FOR ANTI-SWEAT INJECTIONS?

There is no downtime. This is a true lunch-time procedure, and you can carry on with your day as normal.

However, we do advise you to avoid strenuous activity, saunas or solarium for 24 hours.

Q. HOW QUICKLY DO ANTI-SWEAT INJECTIONS TREATMENT START TO WORK AND HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT LAST?

The treatment takes effect within a few days And normally results in little to no sweating for around 6 months.

Over the next 3 months sweating slowly increases returning fully by around month 9. You can see why this treatment is so popular.

Q. WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED ANTI-SWEAT INJECTIONS?

The most common areas for treatment include the underarms, back of the neck and under breast areas.

Q. ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS WITH ANTI-SWEAT INJECTIONS?

Side effects are minimal.

Bruising to the site of the injection is possible but will subside within 24 hours.

PRE-TREATMENT

• Avoid any medications or supplements designed to increase blood flow for 3-4 days before treatment as these will increase your risk of bruising Examples include Asprin, Nurophen, Gingko, Vitamins A, C and e

• Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior for the same reason.

POST TREATMENT

• No strenuous exercise on the day of treatment.
• Avoid steam room, sauna, and solariums for 24 hours