Excessive sweating hyperhidrosis Botox treatment in London, North London, Finchley Cosmetic Salon

Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis as it is referred to medically, is a condition that affects about 2-3% of the population, and can significantly blight the day to day lives of sufferers, impacting their social lives, relationships, careers and and mental well-being.

 

In some cases excessive sweating may be the result of an underlying medical condition, and this is known as Secondary hyperhidrosis but the most prevalent type is Primary focal hyperhidrosis. This is when excessive sweating is caused by faulty nerve signals resulting in sweat glands become hyperactive, even in cooler temperatures and non-activity based scenarios. Stress and nervousness may also cause a significant increase in excessive sweating.

As well as underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis), hyperhidrosis can also affect various other body parts such as:

  • palms
  • soles of the feet
  • nose
  • forehead
  • face
  • groin

 

Botulinum toxin, better known as Botox, has long been known to effectively treat various medical, cosmetic and therapeutic conditions with excessive sweating being one of them and is a popular treatment here at Finchley Cosmetic Salon.

 

It is administered by injection directly into the affected area and is safe, with typically few side effects. You should notice a decrease in sweating within a few days following treatment, significantly alleviating the condition that can really impact the day to day lives of sufferers.

If you’re dealing with excessive sweating, we recommend scheduling a free consultation with us here at Finchley Cosmetic Salon where one of our fully trained and qualified medical doctors will evaluate whether you’re a suitable candidate for the treatment.

 

The procedure itself takes about 30 minutes and results typically last 4 to 8 months.