(Video) Hyperhidrosis Treatment: Managing Excessive Sweating with Confidence

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a condition that affects many individuals beyond what is considered normal or necessary for temperature regulation. While sweating is a natural function, those with hyperhidrosis may experience frequent, uncontrollable perspiration in areas such as the underarms, hands, feet, or forehead—even without heat or exertion.

At USKIN Clinics, we offer safe, evidence-based treatments to help manage this condition. In this guide, we explain how anti-wrinkle injections can be used to effectively treat hyperhidrosis and improve your quality of life.

What Is Hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating that isn’t necessarily linked to heat or physical activity. It can affect:

• Underarms
  
• Palms of the hands
  
• Soles of the feet
  
• Forehead or face
  

The condition can interfere with daily activities and cause discomfort or self-consciousness—such as avoiding light-coloured clothing, handshakes, or public speaking.

How Do Anti-Wrinkle Injections Treat Hyperhidrosis?

Anti-wrinkle injections are commonly associated with reducing facial wrinkles, but they are also therapeutically used to manage hyperhidrosis. These injections work by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that activate sweat glands.

When injected into areas affected by excessive sweating, the treatment reduces perspiration by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine, a chemical that signals the sweat glands to activate.

This is not the same as clogging the pores or physically blocking sweat glands, as some topical treatments do. Instead, it helps regulate abnormal sweat production in a targeted, controlled manner.

What Areas Can Be Treated?

Common areas that respond well to treatment include:

• Underarms
  
• Palms of the hands
  
• Soles of the feet
  
• Forehead and scalp
  

For more sensitive areas like the hands and feet, numbing agents or local anaesthetic may be recommended for comfort during the procedure.

What to Expect During Treatment

• The procedure is relatively quick—usually 5 to 10 minutes per area.
  
• Numbing cream may be applied to improve comfort, particularly for underarm treatments.
  
• There is minimal downtime, and most individuals resume normal activities immediately.
  
• Results typically last 4 to 6 months, depending on the treatment area and individual response.
  
• Many clients choose to have the treatment twice a year or before the warmer months.
  

Is This Treatment Safe?

Yes. The use of anti-wrinkle injections for hyperhidrosis is well-established and is supported by clinical research and regulatory approval. The treatment is considered safe when administered by a trained and qualified healthcare professional.

At USKIN Clinics, all injectable treatments are performed by experienced practitioners in accordance with Australian medical guidelines.

Start Your Journey to Feeling Comfortable Again

If you’re living with hyperhidrosis and want a solution that is safe, effective, and minimally invasive, our team can help.

Book a consultation to speak with a qualified practitioner at one of our clinic locations and learn how hyperhidrosis treatment could work for you.

Disclaimer: All medical procedures carry risks. A consultation with a qualified practitioner is required to assess suitability. Individual results may vary.