Sweatox

Small injections temporarily block the chemical signal that stimulates the underarm sweat glands, markedly reducing sweat production in the treated area.

This treatment may help those whose daily life is affected by excessive underarm sweating. As it involves a prescription-only medicine, suitability is assessed at a face-to-face consultation. Not suitable during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or for under-18s.

Following consultation and, where appropriate, prescription, treatment takes around 20–30 minutes. Most clients return to normal activities immediately.

Effects typically begin within a week and, in current UK clinical practice, last around 6–9 months before treatment can be repeated.