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Lapwing Aesthetics Great Yarmouth

 

Armpit Botox for Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) in Great Yarmouth & Norfolk

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Excess underarm sweating (axillary hyperhidrosis) can be embarrassing and disruptive. At Lapwing Aesthetics in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth), we offer Armpit Botox injections to help Norfolk clients stay confidently dry. Botox (botulinum toxin A) is a medically proven treatment that blocks nerve signals to the sweat glands under the arms. By stopping the glands from over-responding, it greatly reduces underarm sweat production. Many people notice dramatically less sweat within 1–2 weeks after treatment, and the relief typically lasts for 4–6 months before a repeat session is needed.. Lapwing’s friendly and fully qualified team with 15 years of cosmetic experience helps clients from Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Bradwell and across Norfolk regain confidence in light clothing and humid weather.

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What is Hyperhidrosis and How Does Botox Help?

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Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. It most often affects underarms, palms, feet or face, even when you’re cool or at rest. Primary axillary hyperhidrosis (just the underarms) is a common condition – affecting roughly 2–3% of people – and is not caused by another illness. This constant sweating can cause social anxiety, skin irritation, and ruined clothing.

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is licensed in the UK to treat severe underarm hyperhidrosis. Small injections of Botox under the arms send a chemical-blocking message that ‘turns off’ the overactive sweat glands. In effect, Botox blocks the acetylcholine nerves so the sweat glands don’t get the signal to produce excessive sweat. As one UK hospital leaflet explains, “it is a preparation of protein [that] when injected...blocks the signals from the nervous system that supply the sweat glands…prevent[ing] them from producing so much sweat”. In other words, Botox curbs the sweaty response without affecting normal body temperature or sweating elsewhere on the body.

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Treatment Procedure & Aftercare

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The treatment is quick and gentle. During the session, we first map the sweating areas (often using an iodine or starch test on the armpit). Then the practitioner injects tiny amounts of Botox at several points (a few centimeters apart) under each arm. The whole process usually takes 15–20 minutes. We use numbing cream or icing to minimize any discomfort – most clients feel only mild stinging or pressure. Afterward there’s no significant downtime. You can return to normal activities immediately, although we advise avoiding heavy exercise or antiperspirant deodorant for 1–2 days to let the toxin settle.

Results begin to appear within days, with maximum effect around two weeks. Botox is not permanent, so sweating gradually returns over time. Typically the dry-armpit effect lasts 4–6 months before a top-up injection is needed to maintain results. In practice, many patients schedule repeat sessions once or twice a year for long-term freedom from sweat. (Under NHS care, only two treatment courses are funded; beyond that, people seek private clinics like ours.) Lapwing Aesthetics provides thorough guidance on aftercare and follow-up to make sure your treatment is smooth and effective.

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Benefits of Armpit Botox​

 

Life-changing confidence. Reducing underarm sweat can significantly improve quality of life. Clients often say they feel “like a new person” after treatment. No more worrying about dark sweat stains on clothes or embarrassing damp patches. You can wear white or light-colored shirts, attend meetings, exercise, or just hug your kids without anxiety. Many people say the sweating itself isn’t malodorous, but the embarrassment and discomfort really hold them back – Botox frees you from that cycle.

Quick and discreet. The injections take only a few minutes, so you can schedule them during a lunch break. Unlike surgery, there’s no cutting or scars. Side effects are generally mild: some temporary redness or minor bruising at the injection sites. On rare occasions, adjacent muscles might feel slightly weak, but this is very uncommon for underarm treatment. Importantly, Botox has an excellent safety record when administered by experienced practitioners.

Long-lasting sweat reduction. Studies and patient surveys consistently show Botox is highly effective for severe sweating. In fact, the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) noted that “Botox is proven to be a useful treatment for the relief of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis”. Private clinics even guarantee at least 5 months of dryness, giving people real peace of mind. Lapwing Aesthetics uses medical-grade Botox and follows best-practice dosing to maximize results for underarms.