Excessive sweating doesn't have to control your life. At Core Aesthetics, we offer effective hyperhidrosis treatment that significantly reduces perspiration in problem areas, helping you feel confident, comfortable, and free from the worry of visible sweat marks and odour.
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterised by excessive sweating beyond what's necessary for temperature regulation. It affects millions of Australians, causing embarrassment, anxiety, and significant impact on daily life. Whether you experience excessive underarm sweating, sweaty palms, or foot perspiration, our qualified cosmetic nurses provide safe, proven treatments that deliver results.
At our Oakleigh clinic, we use injectable treatments specifically designed to block the nerve signals responsible for excessive sweating. Results typically last 6-12 months, providing long-term relief that allows you to wear what you want, shake hands confidently, and live without constant worry about perspiration.
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes excessive sweating beyond what's needed to regulate body temperature. People with hyperhidrosis sweat profusely even when they're not hot, exercising, or anxious, often soaking through clothing and affecting daily activities.
Types of Hyperhidrosis:
Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis: The most common type, affecting specific body areas (underarms, hands, feet, face). It typically begins in childhood or adolescence and has no underlying medical cause. Sweating occurs symmetrically on both sides of the body.
Secondary Generalised Hyperhidrosis: Caused by underlying medical conditions or medications. Sweating affects the entire body and may occur during sleep. Requires medical evaluation to address the underlying cause.
Commonly Affected Areas:
At Core Aesthetics, we specialise in treating underarm, hand, and foot hyperhidrosis using injectable treatments that provide significant, long lasting relief.
Our hyperhidrosis treatment uses purified protein injections that temporarily block the chemical signals from nerves that stimulate sweat glands. By interrupting these signals, the treatment prevents sweat glands from producing excessive perspiration in treated areas.
The Science Behind the Treatment:
Sweat glands are activated when nerves release a chemical called acetylcholine. This chemical binds to sweat gland receptors, triggering perspiration. The injectable treatment blocks the release of acetylcholine, preventing sweat glands from receiving the signal to produce sweat.
The treatment is highly targeted, only sweat glands in the injected area are affected. Your body continues to regulate temperature normally through untreated areas, and the treatment doesn't affect your overall ability to sweat when necessary.
What to Expect:
Significant reduction in sweating
This treatment has been used for hyperhidrosis for over 20 years with an excellent safety and efficacy profile. It's approved by the TGA specifically for treating excessive underarm sweating and is considered the gold standard non surgical treatment for hyperhidrosis.
Sweat Reduction
Experience significant reduction in excessive sweating in treated areas. Most clients report dramatic improvement that significantly impacts their quality of life and daily confidence.
Long-Lasting Results
Results typically last 6-12 months, with some clients experiencing relief for up to 14 months. Regular maintenance treatments provide ongoing sweat control.
Quick, Minimally Invasive Procedure
Treatment takes approximately 30-45 minutes with no surgery, no incisions, and no general anaesthesia required. Most clients return to normal activities immediately.
Improved Quality of Life
Stop worrying about visible sweat marks, clothing stains, and odour. Feel confident in social situations, professional settings, and intimate moments.
Wardrobe Freedom
Wear light coloured clothing, fitted shirts, and fabrics you've been avoiding. No more strategic outfit planning around sweat concerns.
Enhanced Professional Confidence
Shake hands without embarrassment, give presentations without anxiety, and focus on your work instead of worrying about perspiration.
Reduced Skin Irritation
Excessive sweating can cause skin irritation, rashes, and fungal infections. Treatment reduces these complications by controlling moisture levels.
Cost-Effective Long-Term Solution
While requiring periodic maintenance, hyperhidrosis treatment is often more cost effective than constantly replacing stained clothing, using multiple antiperspirants, or trying ineffective alternatives.
Proven Safety Profile
Used for hyperhidrosis treatment for over two decades with extensive research supporting its safety and effectiveness.
Step 1: Comprehensive Hyperhidrosis Consultation
Your treatment journey begins with an extended consultation specifically designed for hyperhidrosis assessment. Our cosmetic nurse will:
We understand how significantly hyperhidrosis impacts quality of life. This extended consultation ensures we thoroughly understand your needs and create realistic expectations about the results you can achieve.
Step 2: Treatment Preparation
On treatment day, we'll cleanse the treatment area thoroughly. For underarm treatment, you should shave the area 24 hours before your appointment (not immediately before). We may apply topical numbing cream to maximise comfort, though many clients find the treatment tolerable without numbing.
For underarm treatments, we may perform a starch iodine test to precisely map your sweat glands and identify the exact areas requiring treatment. This ensures optimal product placement for maximum effectiveness.
Step 3: Injection Procedure
Using ultra fine needles, our cosmetic nurse will administer multiple small injections across the treatment area. The number of injections varies based on the size and severity of the affected area:
Injections are placed in a grid pattern approximately 1-2cm apart to ensure comprehensive coverage. You may feel multiple small pinches or stinging sensations during injection, but discomfort is typically minimal and brief.
Step 4: Immediate Aftercare
After treatment, you can return to normal activities immediately. We'll provide detailed aftercare instructions to optimise results and minimise side effects. Minor swelling, redness, or tenderness at injection sites is normal and typically resolves within a few hours.
Step 5: Results Timeline
Step 6: Follow-Up Review (2-4 weeks)
We offer follow-up appointments to assess your results and address any concerns. If certain areas still show excessive sweating, we can administer touch up injections to optimise coverage. Most clients achieve excellent results with the initial treatment.
Hyperhidrosis treatment is suitable for adults experiencing excessive sweating that significantly impacts their quality of life. Ideal candidates include:
Who Should Avoid Hyperhidrosis Treatment:
During your consultation, we'll review your complete medical history to ensure hyperhidrosis treatment is safe and appropriate for you. If you have secondary hyperhidrosis, we'll recommend medical evaluation to address the underlying cause.
Before Your Hyperhidrosis Treatment:
After Your Hyperhidrosis Treatment:
First 24 Hours:
First Week:
Managing Side Effects:
Minor swelling, redness, bruising, or tenderness at injection sites is normal and typically resolves within 24-48 hours. Some clients experience temporary weakness in hand muscles if treating palmar hyperhidrosis, this resolves as the treatment wears off.
When to Contact Us:
Contact us if you experience unusual symptoms, signs of infection (increasing redness, warmth, pus), or if you don't notice any improvement in sweating after 2 weeks. While side effects are generally minimal, we're here to address any concerns.
Underarm Hyperhidrosis (Axillary)
The most commonly treated area with the highest success rate. Underarm treatment typically requires 30-40 total injections (15-20 per side) and provides 6-12 months of significant sweat reduction. This is the only area with TGA approval specifically for hyperhidrosis treatment.
Benefits: Eliminates visible sweat marks, reduces odour, allows wearing light-coloured and fitted clothing, improves professional and social confidence
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Hand Hyperhidrosis (Palmar)
Effective but requires more injections (approximately 50 per hand) due to larger surface area. Results typically last 4-6 months for hands. Some clients experience temporary mild hand weakness that resolves within weeks.
Benefits: Confident handshakes, improved grip, ability to handle paper and electronics without moisture damage, reduced anxiety in social and professional situations
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Foot Hyperhidrosis (Plantar)
Similar to hand treatment, requiring approximately 50 injections per foot. Results last 4-6 months on average. Can be more uncomfortable than underarm treatment due to sensitive foot tissue.
Benefits: Reduced foot odour, decreased risk of fungal infections, ability to wear any footwear comfortably, improved foot hygiene.
How effective is hyperhidrosis treatment?
Clinical studies show 80-90% reduction in excessive sweating in treated areas. The vast majority of clients experience significant improvement. Underarm treatment has the highest success rate and longest-lasting results.
How long do results last?
Results typically last 6-12 months for underarm treatment, with some clients experiencing relief up to 14 months. Hand and foot treatments generally last 4-6 months. Regular maintenance treatments provide ongoing sweat control.
Does hyperhidrosis treatment hurt?
You'll feel multiple small pinches or stinging sensations during injection. Discomfort is typically minimal and brief. We can apply numbing cream before treatment to maximise comfort. Most clients find the temporary discomfort well worth the results.
Will I still be able to sweat normally?
Yes. The treatment only affects sweat glands in the injected area. Your body continues to regulate temperature normally through untreated areas. You'll still sweat when exercising or in hot conditions,just not excessively in treated areas.
Are there side effects?
Common, temporary side effects include injection site pain, swelling, bruising, and redness. These typically resolve within 24-48 hours. Compensatory sweating (increased sweating in untreated areas) is rare. Hand treatments may cause temporary mild weakness that resolves within weeks.
How much does hyperhidrosis treatment cost?
Pricing varies based on treatment areas and severity. Underarm treatment typically requires more product than facial treatments but provides longer lasting results. We provide detailed, transparent pricing during your consultation based on your specific needs.
When will I see results?
You'll begin noticing reduced sweating within 2-4 days, with full effects visible within 1-2 weeks. Results develop gradually as the treatment takes effect.
Can I treat multiple areas at once?
Yes. We can treat underarms, hands, and feet in the same session if desired, though this requires more time and product. Many clients start with underarm treatment and add other areas later if needed.
What happens when the treatment wears off?
Sweating gradually returns to pre-treatment levels over several months. There's no rebound effect, you won't sweat more than before treatment. Simply schedule maintenance treatments to maintain sweat control.
Qualified, Experienced Cosmetic Nurses
Our team consists of qualified cosmetic nurses with extensive training in hyperhidrosis treatment techniques. We understand the precise injection patterns required for optimal sweat reduction and prioritise your comfort throughout the procedure.
Premium Products
We use only premium injectable treatments specifically indicated for hyperhidrosis. Product quality and authenticity are essential for safety and effectiveness.
Comprehensive Consultations
We offer extended 55 minute hyperhidrosis consultations to thoroughly assess your condition, discuss treatment options, and create realistic expectations about the life-changing results you can achieve.
Personalised Treatment Plans
We assess your specific sweating patterns and severity to create customised treatment plans. Some clients require more product or different injection patterns, we tailor treatment to your unique needs.
Understanding & Empathy
We understand how significantly hyperhidrosis impacts quality of life. Our team provides compassionate, judgment free care in a comfortable, private environment.
Convenient Melbourne Location
Based in Oakliegh, we serve clients throughout Melbourne's southeast corridor and CBD. Flexible appointment times accommodate busy schedules.
Hyperhidrosis affects approximately 3% of the Australian population. That's over 750,000 people. Despite how common it is, many people suffer in silence, unaware that effective treatment exists.
If you've been avoiding social situations, limiting your wardrobe, constantly worrying about visible sweat marks, or feeling embarrassed by excessive perspiration, you're not alone, and you don't have to live this way.
Hyperhidrosis treatment has helped thousands of Australians regain confidence, freedom, and quality of life. Many clients describe the treatment as life-changing, wishing they'd sought help sooner.
Ready to stop excessive sweating and regain your confidence? Schedule your comprehensive hyperhidrosis consultation at Core Aesthetics and discover how our expert treatment can provide the relief you deserve.
During your extended 55 minute consultation, we'll assess your sweating patterns, discuss treatment options, and create a personalised plan designed specifically for your needs. Whether you're struggling with underarm sweating, sweaty palms, or foot perspiration, we're here to help you achieve lasting relief.
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