Our methods for different areas of treatment
Hyperhidrosis can be generalised or localised. We tailor the treatment to the areas where your excessive sweating is most pronounced.
Axillary hyperhidrosis (underarm sweating)
The most common form of treatment. The medicine is injected superficially into the armpits, which very effectively stops underarm sweating and eliminates unpleasant odours.
Facial sweat and the scalp
Excessive sweating on the face at the slightest exertion is a common clinical problem. We can administer microdoses into the forehead, upper lip or hairline to effectively reduce facial sweating.
Gentle technology and medical precision
Injecting muscle relaxants to treat excessive sweating, particularly in the hands and face, requires considerable clinical experience. Our specialists use microscopically thin needles and precise doses to target only the sweat glands in the middle layer of the skin (the dermis), without affecting the underlying muscles. This ensures a gentle and safe treatment.
A clinic full of expertise
Performing advanced injections to treat underarm sweating places high demands on the treating specialist’s understanding of anatomy. At The Faculty, you will meet specialists with extensive clinical experience. For us, your medical safety is always our top priority, and all treatment is carried out under strict, sterile conditions. We follow well-established medical protocols to ensure the highest level of safety for you as a patient.
Cost of treatment for hyperhidrosis
The exact cost of your treatment will be determined during a personal consultation, as it is based on the size of the area to be treated and the amount of medication your tissue requires.
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Underarm sweat treatment
from 6,000 SEKIn a treatment for underarm sweating, a muscle relaxant is injected just under the skin to block the nerve signals to the sweat glands. This effectively reduces or stops excessive sweating in the treated area.
Pre-treatment consultation
A successful clinical outcome always begins with a thorough consultation. Our specialists will diagnose hyperhidrosis based on your symptoms. It is important to rule out secondary hyperhidrosis; for example, if you sweat at night (nocturnal sweats) or sweat all over your body, this may be a symptom of an underlying condition that should be investigated by a GP first.
After the consultation, you have a statutory cooling-off period of at least 48 hours (which applies to aesthetic injection treatments) to allow you to decide in your own time whether you wish to give your consent.
How does the treatment work?
Step by step
To ensure the highest standards of medical care, we follow a carefully designed clinical process for sweat treatment.
Preparations
Preparing for a safe operation
The area is thoroughly disinfected with chlorhexidine. Anaesthesia is rarely required in the armpits.
The treatment
Safe care at the clinic
The practitioner uses a microscopically thin needle to inject small, superficial doses of the medication at intervals of approximately 1–2 centimetres across the entire sweating area.
Recovery & healing
Self-care and convalescence guidelines
You can resume your normal daily activities straight away, but you should avoid strenuous exercise, hot baths and saunas for the first 48 hours to allow the medication time to bind to the nerve endings. You should avoid using deodorant for the first 24 hours.
Monitoring & results
Medical check-up and final assessment
If necessary, we offer a follow-up appointment after 14 days to ensure that sweating has stopped across the entire treated area.
Our specialists in injections
At The Faculty, we prioritise medical expertise above all else. All hyperhidrosis treatments are carried out exclusively by registered doctors and registered injection nurses with extensive clinical experience. Injecting medication for hyperhidrosis requires great precision to ensure that only the sweat glands are affected and that the surrounding nerves and muscles remain intact.
Who can undergo the treatment?
To undergo the treatment, you must be over 18 years of age. We therefore do not treat hyperhidrosis in children or teenagers under the age of 18. You must be in good general health and must not be pregnant or breastfeeding. We only treat patients with primary hyperhidrosis; conditions caused by general medical illnesses must be investigated and managed by the public healthcare system.
Our clinics
At The Faculty, medical expertise meets a welcoming atmosphere. At Hangövägen 20, you will find our custom-built clinic, designed to meet strict clinical standards for hygiene and safety. For injection treatments and skincare, we welcome you to our walk-in clinic at Humlegårdsgatan 14 in Östermalm. Our practice is guided by a scientific approach and extensive experience, creating a safe and transparent treatment journey.
Payment guarantee and insurance
Choosing to undergo an aesthetic surgical procedure or an injection treatment is a personal decision, and at The Faculty, we value complete transparency by always providing a clear and itemized price quote during your consultation. For your peace of mind, you are covered by comprehensive patient insurance as well as an extended warranty period during the healing process. For those who wish, we also offer financial guidance regarding installment options—as a flexible choice entirely separate from the medical assessment.
Frequently asked questions about the treatment of hyperhidrosis
Here we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers about the treatment of hyperhidrosis
What causes excessive underarm sweating?
Primary hyperhidrosis is largely hereditary and is caused by the nerves that control the eccrine sweat glands sending overactive signals, even though the body does not need to cool down. It is often triggered by stress or heat, but can also occur at complete rest.
How can you stop sweating under your arms?
Topical treatments such as antiperspirants or iontophoresis rarely help with severe symptoms. Muscle relaxant injections are currently the most effective non-surgical treatment for actually deactivating the sweat glands and eliminating underarm sweating for a prolonged period.
Is there a treatment for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)?
In the public healthcare system, anticholinergic tablets (medicines such as Ditropan) are sometimes used to treat generalised hyperhidrosis. However, these affect the whole body and often cause severe systemic side effects, such as extreme dry mouth. At The Faculty, we work exclusively with local muscle-relaxing injections to target the treatment precisely where the problem lies, without affecting the rest of the body.
Can sweat glands be surgically removed?
In the past, operations were carried out in which the sympathetic nerves in the chest were cauterised to stop sweaty palms, but due to the risk of severe compensatory sweating (anhidrosis in one area and excessive sweating in another), this is now very rare. The method is reversible, extremely safe and gentle compared with surgery.
