Reducing The Amount of Sweat Produced

Sweating is a normal bodily process, which occurs to allow your body to loose heat, however some people suffer from Excessive Sweating, a condition known as Hyperhidrosis. This condition can affect both men and women, and can be highly embarrassing as it can leave visible signs on your clothing, and can affect your self-esteem and confidence in public, social or business environments.

Bellissima Facial Aesthetics is able to offer professional consultations and treatments to reduce the amount of sweat produced by your sweat glands. If you are interested in booking a consultation with Dr C V Elliott BDS, please contact us.

Anti-Sweat Treatments Solihull

Sweat Reduction Injection Treatment

This treatment involves injecting a specialised solution into the affected area to temporarily block the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands, effectively reducing excessive sweating.

Treatment Procedure

Following an initial consultation and assessment, a numbing cream is applied to the targeted area. Once the area is numb, a fine needle is used to administer the injections. Most patients experience only mild and temporary discomfort during the procedure. The injection process typically takes between 15 to 30 minutes. Any marks from the needles fade quickly, and in rare cases, a minor bruise may appear. Detailed pre- and post-treatment care instructions will be provided to all clients.

Length of Procedure

The initial visit, including consultation, examination, and treatment, typically takes about one hour. The injection process itself usually takes between 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the treatment area.

Side Effects

When performed by an experienced professional, this treatment is generally safe, and side effects are rare. In some cases, mild temporary bruising may occur at the injection site.

Not Suitable for:

  • Individuals with certain neuromuscular disorders, such as myasthenia gravis or Eaton-Lambert syndrome
  • Those currently taking aminoglycoside antibiotics
  • Pregnant women
  • Nursing mothers

How Much Does Anti-Sweat Treatments Cost?

The cost will vary depending on the dosage required which is unique to each patient, but generally prices range from £400.00

Frequently Asked Questions

You may start to notice an effect after 2-3 days, however this varies by patient, and in some cases the full effect can take up to 2-3 weeks following treatment.

Duration of effect varies by patient and depends on the severity of the condition being treated. For most people starting out, the injections work really well for about three months and then give diminishing returns for about another three to four months. Every patient is different, and also, different areas tend to have longer lasting results than other areas of the body.

Whilst results will vary from patient to patient, and depending on the area of the body, we would look for between a 70-90% decrease in sweat production for the treated area.

Both 24 hours before and after treatment, make only a limited use of Aspirin & Nurofen.

Directly after treatment try to limit massaging the treated area for several hours, Sun exposure until the inflammation has settled, Heavy alcohol consumption.

24 hours after treatment try to limit strenuous excercise, Massages of any kind inlcuding whilst washing and cleansing as normal.