A doctor-performed treatment for hyperhidrosis, a condition that causes excessive sweating beyond the body’s needs. This treatment is intended to help manage sweating in affected areas. Treatments are provided by AHPRA-registered doctors at M1 Med Beauty Sydney CBD and Melbourne CBD during a free consultation.
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which the sweat glands produce significantly more sweat than the body requires for temperature regulation. The sweating is unprompted. It happens without heat, without exercise and without obvious stress. For most people with the condition, it starts in their teens or twenties, runs in families and does not improve on its own.
Hyperhidrosis is more common than most people realise. It is not a hygiene issue and it is not something that can be resolved through antiperspirant alone once it reaches a certain severity. It is a real medical condition that can be treated.
A targeted, doctor-performed treatment is administered in precise points just beneath the skin of the treated area. It is designed to reduce the nerve signals that activate sweat glands, which may help decrease sweating locally while allowing normal temperature regulation in other parts of the body.
Treatment can be used in areas affected by excessive sweating, including the underarms, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and other selected regions as assessed by a qualified doctor.
Any changes in sweating patterns typically develop gradually and can vary between individuals. Treatment plans, including whether repeat sessions are appropriate, can be discussed during consultation.
Most patients return to their normal activities the same day. For a few days after the appointment, avoid intense exercise, saunas and other heat-inducing activities. Mild redness, tenderness or bruising at the treatment points is possible and generally settles on its own within a few days. Your doctor will provide specific aftercare guidance before you leave.
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the body produces more sweat than it needs. The sweating happens without a trigger: no heat, no exertion, no obvious stress. It commonly affects the underarms but can also occur on the palms and soles of the feet.
In most cases of hyperhidrosis there is no identifiable underlying medical condition. The sweat glands in the affected area are simply overactive. Genetics plays a strong role, and many patients have a parent or sibling with the same issue. Stress and heat can make it worse but are not the cause. A small number of cases are secondary to an underlying condition or medication, which is why a clinical assessment at the start is valuable.
A doctor-performed treatment is placed in precise points just beneath the skin of the affected area. It can temporarily block the sweat glands from receiving the signal that would otherwise prompt them to produce sweat.
Concerns about changes in sweating patterns can be discussed during consultation. This type of doctor-performed treatment is intended to reduce sweating in the treated area by targeting the nerve signals that activate sweat glands.
The treatment does not involve surgical alteration of sweat glands, and it is designed to act locally in the treated area while the rest of the body continues its normal thermoregulatory function.
A qualified doctor can explain expected effects and address any individual concerns during your appointment.
