Excessive Sweating: How to Treat It

For most people, sweating is a minor inconvenience — something you barely think about beyond reaching for deodorant. But for those who deal with hyperhidrosis, it's an entirely different experience. We're talking about sweating that soaks through shirts within minutes, palms so damp that shaking hands feels like an ordeal, and a constant background awareness that affects what you wear, how you move, and how confident you feel in everyday situations.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone — and there's a straightforward treatment that can make a genuine difference.

What Is Hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the body produces significantly more sweat than it needs to regulate temperature. It most commonly affects the underarms, palms, and feet, though it can occur elsewhere too. It's not a hygiene issue and it's not caused by nerves alone — although stress and anxiety can certainly make it worse.

For many people, hyperhidrosis is something they've lived with for years, quietly managing it with clinical-strength antiperspirants, clothing choices, and a fair amount of avoidance. Most don't realise there's a simple, effective treatment available.

How Does the Treatment Work?

The treatment uses the same anti-wrinkle injections (botulinum toxin) that are widely used for fine lines and wrinkles — but here, they're placed just beneath the skin in the affected area to block the nerve signals that trigger sweat production.

The procedure itself is quick. A typical underarm treatment takes around 20 to 30 minutes, involves minimal discomfort, and requires no downtime at all. You can have it done during a lunch break and carry on with your day.

Results usually begin within a few days, with the full effect developing over the first two weeks. Most patients find that sweating is reduced by 80–90%, and the results last between four and six months — longer for some.

Who Is It For?

This treatment is ideal for anyone who finds that normal antiperspirants simply aren't enough. Common reasons patients come to us include underarm sweating that's visible through clothing regardless of temperature, sweaty palms that interfere with work or social situations, and the general frustration of planning your life around a condition you can't control.

It's also popular in the lead-up to summer, weddings, holidays, or any period where you'd rather not be thinking about sweat patches.

What We Hear Most Often

The single most common thing patients say after this treatment is some version of "I can't believe I waited so long." It's one of those treatments where the impact on daily life is immediate and significant — not because it changes how you look, but because it removes something that's been quietly holding you back.

Being able to wear what you want, raise your arms without thinking twice, or get through a presentation without worrying about visible sweat marks — these are small things that add up to a real shift in confidence.

Treatment at Karwal Aesthetics

Dr Arun Karwal carries out all hyperhidrosis treatments personally, beginning with a consultation to assess the severity of your sweating and discuss the best approach for your specific concerns. The treatment is tailored to you — there's no one-size-fits-all protocol.

If excessive sweating is something you've been putting up with, it's worth having the conversation. Book a consultation and find out how straightforward the solution can be.