Body treatment
Hyperhidrosis Treatment in Chelsea
Injectable treatment that stops the underarms, hands or other areas sweating for months at a time.
Treatment information from
Dr Sultan Hussein, MRCS, member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
- From
- £485
- In the chair
- 15-30minutes
- Recovery
- 30minutes
- Discomfort
- Noneto mild
- Treated by Dr Sultan
- He carries out every procedure himself.
- 8 Hollywood Road
- One consulting room in Chelsea, London SW10.
- Consultation £150
- A full assessment and a written plan before anything is booked.
What this treatment does
The same injectable used for lines is placed into the skin of the affected area, where it blocks the signal to the sweat glands.
Is this treatment right for you?
The same injection used for lines, placed instead into the sweat glands. It reduces sweating for several months at a time.
It usually suits
- Sweating that soaks through clothing
- Sweating that affects work or social life
- Antiperspirants have not worked
- You are happy to repeat it about three times a year
It is the wrong treatment if
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have had a reaction to botulinum toxin before
- You have a neuromuscular condition such as myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome
What to expect
- 01Before you arrive
- If you take blood thinners, including aspirin or ibuprofen, ask your own doctor whether you can pause them.
- 02The consultation
- He goes through your history and maps the area that sweats.
- 03The plan
- He tells you what reduction to expect and how long it should hold.
- 04The injections
- A grid of small injections across the area. 15 to 30 minutes.
- 05Straight after
- Small red bumps at each point. They settle within hours.
- 06Going home
- Back to normal in about 30 minutes.
- Do not touch or massage the treated area.
- Keep the area clean and dry for 24 hours.
- No make-up or antiperspirant over the area for 24 hours.
- No sauna, hot bath or jacuzzi for 24 hours.
- No exercise or anything that makes you sweat for 24 hours.
- Stay out of direct sun for 24 hours, then use SPF 50.
A summary. Dr Sultan emails a full written aftercare sheet after your procedure.
- Same day
- Small bumps at each injection point. Normal within 30 minutes.
- 3 to 5 days
- Sweating starts to reduce.
- 10 to 12 days
- Full effect.
- 12 to 14 days
- Follow-up video call. A top-up is arranged if it is needed.
- Several months
- It wears off. Most people repeat about three times a year.
What this treatment is used for
- Heavy sweating
- Sweating far beyond what your body needs to cool itself is a medical condition rather than a cosmetic complaint, and it is treated as one.
Treatments that work with this treatment
- anti-wrinkle injections
- The same injection, used on lines instead.
- dermal fillers
- A different use of injectables, for volume rather than sweat.
- Morpheus8
- For the texture of the skin in the same areas.
Please read This page describes this treatment in general terms. It is not medical advice and it is not a diagnosis. Whether this treatment is right for you can only be decided by Dr Sultan after he has examined you. Every procedure carries risks, and he goes through the ones relevant to you at your consultation. If you are unwell, or you are under the care of another doctor, tell him before you book.
Common questions
How long does hyperhidrosis treatment last?
Usually four to six months per treatment.
Which areas can be treated?
Most commonly the underarms, hands and feet.
How much is a consultation?
A consultation is £150. It covers a full assessment and a written treatment plan.
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Your first visit
Three steps
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Consultation, £150
He assesses you and writes a plan. Book it even if you are undecided.
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Your price
Guide fees are published. The exact fee comes after he has seen you.
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Treatment
About an hour, awake, under local anaesthetic.
8 Hollywood Road
Chelsea, London
- +44 7503 126644
- Telephone
- 07456 935887
- info@drsultan.co.uk