Treatments for excessive sweating
Improving hyperhidrosis
A range of surgical and non-surgical treatments to help reduce the amount you sweat
What is hyperhidrosis?
Whilst excessive sweating isn't usually a sign of anything serious, it can have a negative impact on your life.
We offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments that can help reduce the amount you sweat and improve your quality of life.
We offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments that can help reduce the amount you sweat and improve your quality of life.
Need to know
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What treatments are available for excessive sweating? icon plus
Your consultant may suggest having muscle relaxant injections to block the sweat glands in the affected area.
Another non-surgical procedure called iontophoresis involves putting your hands and feet in a bowl of water whilst a weak electrical current is passed through your body.
You can also have nerve tissue removed as part of a procedure called VATS (video-assisted thorascopic sympathectomy).
Other surgical procedures involve having your sweat glands removed by scraping them away (retrodermal curretage) or by using lasers (ultrasound liposuction curettage and laser sweat ablation). -
How to prepare icon plus
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you and answer any questions you might have. If you're having general anaesthetic, your consultant will tell you how long you should avoid eating and drinking beforehand. -
After treatment icon plus
Your consultant will speak to you about aftercare and pain relief - if you need any. They'll also let you know when you can get back to your usual routine. You won't be able to drive home so please arrange for someone to pick you up.
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This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.