Hyperhidrosis Treatment in Gurgaon
Sweating that disrupts clothing choices, handshakes or everyday confidence can be a medical concern. Hyperhidrosis causes sweating beyond what the body needs for temperature control, and may persist despite clinical-strength antiperspirants.
At Centre for Aesthetics, botulinum toxin injections can reduce the nerve signals that activate sweat glands. The first step is a clinical assessment to distinguish primary hyperhidrosis from sweating that needs investigation for another cause.
Hyperhidrosis treatment quick facts
These timings describe the usual underarm pathway. Preparation, other treatment areas and individual response can change the plan.
A treatment plan begins with the cause.
Long-standing, bilateral sweating is different from a sudden or unusual change. Reviewing the pattern, medicines and medical history helps the clinical team decide whether targeted treatment or further investigation comes first.
Primary sweating or a cause that needs investigation?
Clinical-strength antiperspirants may be the first step for mild cases. Persistent symptoms need an assessment before injections are considered.
Primary hyperhidrosis
This often begins in adolescence, affects both sides and involves areas such as the underarms, palms or forehead. Botulinum toxin may be considered when sweating continues to interfere with daily life despite clinical-strength antiperspirants.
- Long-standing sweating pattern
- Bilateral affected areas
- Insufficient antiperspirant control
A sudden or unusual change
Sudden-onset sweating, asymmetry or unusual sites may need evaluation for thyroid, diabetes, hormonal or medication-related causes. The clinical team reviews these possibilities before recommending treatment.
- Recent onset or change
- Asymmetric or unusual distribution
- Medicines and medical history reviewed
Where treatment may help
Comfort measures, dosage and expected response differ by treatment site.
Underarms
The most commonly treated area. A mapped grid of small injections covers the sweating zone on each side. The injection stage for both underarms usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Palms
Palmar treatment may help when sweaty hands affect work and social contact. A wrist nerve block is used for comfort. Temporary hand weakness is possible and needs discussion before treatment.
Forehead and scalp
Selected facial or scalp sweating may be assessed for a targeted plan. The pattern of sweating and treatment location are reviewed carefully before injections are recommended.
Soles of the feet
This is a less commonly treated area. A nerve block may be used for comfort, and suitability is assessed individually.
The established FDA indication is severe primary underarm hyperhidrosis inadequately controlled by topical treatments. Treatment of other sweating areas is outside that indication and requires an individual discussion of suitability and risks.
Reduce the signal reaching the sweat gland
For sweating, the intended target is nerve signalling to the sweat gland. This differs from the muscle-relaxing aim of cosmetic Botox.
Targeted nerve signalling
Botulinum toxin temporarily inhibits release of acetylcholine, the chemical signal that activates sweat glands. The glands remain intact while sweating in the treated area is reduced.
A response that develops over days
Improvement often begins within 3 to 7 days and reaches its fuller effect by day 10 to 14. The degree of reduction varies; treatment does not promise complete dryness for every patient.
Maintenance follows your response
The effect commonly lasts around 6 to 9 months. Some patients find that intervals change with repeated treatment, but each next session is planned around symptom return and clinical review.
Hyperhidrosis treatment cost in Gurgaon
The treatment area, severity and required dosage determine the individual quote.
| Treatment | Cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Botox underarms — both | ₹25,000 – ₹45,000 | Typical effect around 6 to 9 months; varies |
| Botox palms — both | ₹40,000 – ₹60,000 | Includes nerve block |
| Botox forehead / scalp | ₹25,000 – ₹40,000 | Selected facial sweating concerns |
| Clinical antiperspirant prescription | ₹1,000 – ₹3,000 | First-line option for mild cases |
Pricing at Centre for Aesthetics. Dosage varies with the area and severity; the treatment plan and final quote are confirmed after assessment.
Get a Personalised QuoteYour session and response timeline
The injection time is only one part of the visit. Consultation, preparation and comfort measures are included in planning your appointment.
Assessment and preparation
The sweating pattern and treatment area are reviewed. Underarm topical numbing usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes before the injection stage.
The mapped injection stage
A grid is drawn across each treatment zone. Very fine needles deliver small doses at multiple points, commonly about 20 to 25 points per underarm. Both underarms usually take around 15 to 20 minutes to inject.
After the appointment
Most patients return to usual daily activities the same day, with individual aftercare advice. Temporary injection-site redness or swelling can occur. Palmar treatment may cause temporary hand weakness; its duration varies.
Days 3 to 14
Sweating often begins to reduce within 3 to 7 days. The fuller response is usually assessed around day 10 to 14.
Months 6 to 9 and beyond
As symptoms return, the team reviews whether another session is appropriate. The interval follows your response rather than a fixed schedule for everyone.
Why Centre for Aesthetics for hyperhidrosis
The CFA team works with botulinum toxin across cosmetic and therapeutic indications. Sweating treatment has its own assessment, dosing and injection pattern, so the plan follows the condition and the area affected.
Medical evaluation, prescription decisions and any nerve block form part of the appropriate clinical pathway. If cosmetic Botox is also being considered, the team reviews whether both treatments can be planned in the same visit.
- Sweating pattern assessed before treatment
- Dose and comfort measures matched to area
- Cosmetic and therapeutic plans reviewed together
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Will I sweat more somewhere else to compensate?
Compensatory sweating is more commonly associated with surgical sympathectomy than with targeted botulinum toxin injections. It is uncommon after injections, but no treatment can guarantee that your sweating pattern will remain unchanged elsewhere.
Is Botox for sweating safe long-term?
Botox has an established clinical history for severe primary underarm hyperhidrosis when topical treatments have not controlled it adequately. That FDA indication does not cover every sweating area. Long-term use still requires appropriate dosing, medical review and a discussion of side effects and individual suitability.
How often do I need treatment?
A repeat session is often considered around 6 to 9 months as symptoms return. Some patients find their interval changes with repeated treatment. Timing depends on the area, dose and individual response.
Does the treatment reduce body odour?
Reducing sweat can help reduce associated odour, but the effect varies. Sweating and odour are related concerns rather than identical conditions, so expectations are discussed during assessment.
Can I combine sweating Botox with cosmetic Botox?
Both may be considered in the same visit when clinically appropriate. The team reviews the areas, total planned treatment and your medical history before confirming a combined session.
Does it hurt?
Underarm treatment uses very fine needles and topical numbing to improve comfort. Sensitivity varies. Palms and soles may require a nerve block, with the comfort plan and possible effects discussed before treatment.
Book your hyperhidrosis consultation
Discuss the sweating that affects your daily life, clothing choices or confidence. The CFA team will review the pattern and explain whether treatment or further investigation is the appropriate next step.
Start your consultation
Share your concern and preferred contact details. The CFA team will connect with you to arrange the right doctor-led consultation.
- Doctor-led assessment
- Clear expectations
- Personalised treatment plan