Hyperhidrosis · Nurse-Prescribed · Sale
Excessive Sweating Treatment for Men
Treatment for excessive underarm sweating that antiperspirants cannot control. Prescribed and administered in clinic with results that typically last several months.
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Understanding Your Concern
When Sweating Stops Being Normal
Everyone sweats. Hyperhidrosis is different — it is sweating well beyond what the body needs for temperature regulation, and it happens regardless of heat, exertion or nerves. It affects an estimated one to three per cent of people, often starting in the teens or twenties, and it frequently runs in families.
The men who come to us for this rarely describe it as a medical problem at first. They describe the workarounds: keeping a spare shirt at the office, wearing a jacket indoors in July to hide the patches, choosing black and grey and nothing in between, declining anything that involves taking a layer off. Some have gone through several prescription-strength antiperspirants without much effect, and many have simply assumed nothing can be done.
The treatment works by temporarily blocking the chemical signal that tells the sweat glands in the treated area to activate. It does not stop you sweating elsewhere, and it does not interfere with your body’s ability to regulate its temperature — the underarms account for a very small proportion of the body’s total sweat output.
Our Treatment
How the Treatment Works
Consultation and prescription. This is a prescription-only medicine, and UK regulations require a face-to-face consultation with a prescriber before it can be prescribed. At Serene that consultation is carried out by Nurse Kerry, our Independent Nurse Prescriber (BSc, NMC/INP), who also administers the treatment. Your medical history and current medications are assessed, and it is worth mentioning if your GP has already investigated the sweating.
The appointment. The underarm is mapped into a grid and a series of very small, shallow injections is placed across the area — typically around fifteen to twenty per side, just beneath the skin surface. The whole treatment takes about 30 minutes for both underarms. The needle is very fine and the injections are superficial, so most men find it far more manageable than they expected.
Preparation. Shave the underarms a day or two beforehand and avoid antiperspirant on the day of treatment. No anaesthetic is required for underarm treatment.
Palms and soles can also be treated, though these areas are considerably more uncomfortable to inject and the results are less predictable. Whether they are worth treating in your case is something Nurse Kerry will give you an honest view on at consultation.
Downtime & Results
Downtime and Results
There is no downtime. Small raised bumps at the injection points settle within an hour or so, and some tenderness in the underarm is normal for a day or two. Bruising is possible but usually minor. You can go back to work straight afterwards.
Avoid the gym, saunas and steam rooms for 24 hours, and leave antiperspirant off for the rest of the day.
Results build gradually. Most men notice a reduction within three to seven days, with the full effect settled at around two weeks. The sweating does not stop instantly, and it is worth knowing that going in so you are not judging it after 48 hours.
Underarm treatment typically lasts four to six months, and some men get longer. It varies with your metabolism, how active you are and the severity of the hyperhidrosis. Most men treat twice a year, and many book ahead of summer or a specific event — a wedding, a conference, a holiday. Treatment on palms and soles generally does not last as long.
“This is one of the most straightforward treatments we carry out and one of the ones that changes daily life most noticeably. Men who have spent years managing around it are usually surprised how simple the fix is.”
Suitability
Who Is This Treatment Suitable For?
Suitability is assessed at consultation. The treatment is not suitable if you have certain neuromuscular conditions, are taking particular medications, or have an active infection in the treatment area. Sudden-onset excessive sweating should be checked by your GP first, as it can occasionally point to an underlying cause worth investigating. Commonly treated areas and situations include:
- Underarms
- Palms of the hands
- Soles of the feet
- Sweating unrelated to heat or exercise
- Antiperspirants no longer working
- Visible patches on work shirts
- Ahead of a wedding or event
- Before summer or a holiday
Why Serene
Why Choose Serene Skin & Beauty?
This treatment is prescribed and administered by Nurse Kerry, an Independent Nurse Prescriber working in clinic rather than a prescriber signing off remotely. Serene is owned and run by Laura Roberts, a working practitioner, and has been established in Sale since 2015.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber in clinic
- Face-to-face consultation before prescribing
- Around 30 minutes for both underarms
- No downtime
- Private, enclosed treatment rooms
- Open seven days, 9am to 8pm
- Klarna and Clearpay over £100
- Meet the team
Your Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Underarm treatment typically lasts four to six months, and some men get longer. It depends on your metabolism, activity levels and how severe the hyperhidrosis is. Most men treat twice a year, often timing the first treatment for late spring so it covers the summer.
Less than most men expect. The injections are very shallow and use a fine needle, and the underarm is not a particularly sensitive area. It takes about 30 minutes for both sides. Palms and soles are a different matter — those areas are considerably more uncomfortable.
Compensatory sweating in other areas is occasionally reported but is uncommon with underarm treatment, and where it happens it tends to be mild. The underarms account for a small fraction of the body’s total sweat output, so your ability to regulate temperature is unaffected.
Most men notice a reduction within three to seven days, with the full effect at around two weeks. It is gradual rather than immediate, so book at least three weeks before any event you are treating for.
Yes, though most men find they no longer need it. Leave it off on the day of treatment and for the rest of that day afterwards.
If your excessive sweating started suddenly, is affecting one side only, or comes alongside other symptoms such as weight loss or night sweats, see your GP before booking. Long-standing hyperhidrosis that has been with you since your teens or twenties does not usually need investigating first, but mention any GP involvement at consultation.
Not for 24 hours — avoid the gym, saunas and steam rooms for a day. After that, train as normal. Many men find training considerably more comfortable once the treatment has taken effect.
Nurse Kerry, our Independent Nurse Prescriber (BSc, NMC/INP), both prescribes and administers it. The consultation happens face to face in clinic, as UK regulations require for any prescription-only medicine.
Ready to Begin?
Book Your Consultation
Treatment starts with a face-to-face consultation with Nurse Kerry at Serene Skin & Beauty in Sale, Manchester. She will assess your medical history, explain what the treatment can realistically achieve, and tell you plainly if it is not the right option. Call, book online, or visit our contact page.