A treatment room at J'adoreAESTHETIC MEDICINE
Wet patches on your shirt that you cannot hide. Sweaty hands that make you avoid shaking hands.
Shoes in which your feet slide. Hyperhidrosis is not a matter of hygiene or "weakness" — it is an overactivity of the sweat glands that can genuinely limit your work, relationships and choice of clothing. Botulinum toxin injected shallowly into the skin temporarily blocks the nerve signal stimulating the sweat glands in the treated area — sweating in this spot is significantly reduced for many months. It works only where it has been injected; it does not change how the body cools the entire system. At J'adore Instytut, the treatment is performed by an aesthetic medicine doctor. Below you will find everything worth knowing before your first visit — including the most common fear: "will the sweat move elsewhere?".
a single treatment, repeated periodically
How it works
Under the skin, there are sweat glands that secrete sweat upon a nerve signal (a transmitter called acetylcholine). In hyperhidrosis, this mechanism is overactive. Botulinum toxin injected shallowly into the skin temporarily blocks this signal in the treated area — the gland stops receiving the "secrete" command, and sweating in this spot is significantly reduced.
The mechanism is targeted and local — the toxin works only where it has been injected and does not affect how the body regulates the temperature of the entire system. This is a method used in medicine for decades, with a well-known and predictable profile. It is a medical treatment, not a cosmetic one — and we approach it as such.
Ideal for
We most often treat underarms, hands and feet. Zones and doses are determined by the doctor after a conversation and assessment of severity. If the sweating is generalised or appeared suddenly, the doctor may first suggest ruling out a systemic cause.
The myth that "sweat will move elsewhere"
This is definitely the most common fear patients bring to a consultation: "if I don't sweat here, the sweating will move elsewhere — and that must be harmful". This is a myth — and it is worth calmly debunking it.
Interesting fact: the same toxin that smooths the forehead and eases bruxism also "quiets" sweat glands — because it does the same thing everywhere: it temporarily blocks the nerve signal to an overactive muscle or gland. Aesthetics and hyperhidrosis are two different applications of the same principle.
Women's zone and men's zone
For many women, hyperhidrosis treatment for women is primarily about regaining freedom and self-confidence — the ability to wear light, silk or fitted clothes without worrying about stains and peace of mind in situations where the thought of sweating previously dominated.
The areas we support
In men, the sweating fields (especially underarms) are often larger, so larger doses of the toxin are usually needed. There is often a distinct professional dimension — this is classic hyperhidrosis treatment for men. The mechanism and effectiveness are identical to those for women; only the size of the dose mainly differs.
The areas we support
Safety
In hyperhidrosis treatment, the effect and safety depend on three things that are worth asking about in every clinic:
Botulinum toxin is a medicinal product — at J'adore, it is administered exclusively by an aesthetic medicine doctor, not a cosmetologist. It is the doctor who qualifies the patient, selects the product, marks the zones (often after an iodine-starch test) and determines the safe dose for the given area.
We work exclusively with original, certified products from authorised distributors, stored at the required temperature (cold chain). A toxin that is improperly stored or of unknown origin carries unpredictable results and real risks.
For hyperhidrosis, especially in the underarms, we treat a larger area than for wrinkles. The doctor selects the dose and injection points individually, which is why a consultation is mandatory.
Red flag: suspiciously cheap hyperhidrosis treatment · A bargain price is the most common warning sign. With a medicinal product, the origin and storage are as important as the technique. You have the right to ask for the name of the product, its expiry date, and who is performing the treatment. With such an effective method, it is not worth saving on the quality of the product or the experience of the practitioner.
Contraindications
Some contraindications are permanent, and some are temporary — in such cases, we simply reschedule the treatment until the situation passes.
From the doctor's office
The most frequently forgotten issue: herpes. Patients think "I only have it on my lip, and we are doing the underarms — that does not matter". It does matter — an active virus is a risk, regardless of where it appeared. It is better to reschedule by a few days.
This is not a complete list — we will go through your medications, illnesses and previous treatments individually during the consultation. The doctor decides on the final qualification.
The visit
Medical consultation
the doctor assesses the severity of sweating and the zones, takes a medical history (illnesses, medications, pregnancy, allergies, cold sores), establishes a plan, and excludes contraindications.
Iodine-starch test (Minor’s test) — for underarms
the skin is covered with an iodine solution and then dusted with starch once dry. Dark staining appears in the areas of most active sweating. This ensures the administration is targeted rather than "by eye".
Anaesthesia
for hands and feet (which are significantly more sensitive), we use a numbing cream and sometimes additional methods to increase comfort. Underarms usually do not require anaesthesia.
Micro-injections
the toxin is administered via a series of small, shallow injections evenly across the zone. The whole process takes just over ten minutes.
Tips and leaving
no bandages or recovery period are required; you return to your normal activities.
What to expect
Most importantly: you will not see the result immediately. Sweating decreases gradually. You will notice the first changes after a few days, with full results appearing around the second week. Many patients describe this as "forgetting about the problem" for many months.
Some patients write after two or three days saying, "I am still sweating." This is completely normal. The toxin needs time to quieten the glands. We assess the full results only around the second week, not before.
Portfolio
A record of the work in our salons — the place where we publish treatment frames and, after photo sessions, results.
A record of results — in preparation. We publish photographs of our clients only with their consent.
The result for hyperhidrosis usually lasts longer than Botox for wrinkles — often about 6–9 months, and even longer for some patients. This is because we work with a different type of nerve ending than with facial expressions. Sweating returns gradually — and that is when the treatment is repeated.
Hyperhidrosis and your lifestyle
The treatment does not require you to take time out of your life, but a few simple rules increase comfort and the quality of the results. There is one rule — for the first 24 hours, we do not want to excessively stimulate circulation in the treated area or irritate it.
Shave your underarms a day or two before the treatment, not just before. Freshly shaved skin can be irritated. Come for the Minor’s test with smooth but non-irritated underarms.
On the day of the treatment, skip antiperspirant (especially if an iodine-starch test is planned). Return to using it after several hours.
Postpone intense exercise for about 24 hours. Greatly accelerated circulation promotes bruising and discomfort in the freshly treated zone.
High temperatures dilate blood vessels and increase swelling. Sauna, hammam, and hot baths are best avoided for one to two days.
Do not massage or rub the treated zone for the first 24 hours so that the toxin remains where it was administered.
Alcohol dilates blood vessels and increases the risk of bruising. It is best to avoid it on the day of the treatment.
Hyperhidrosis treatment
These are two completely different approaches to the same problem — and they are often confused. Briefly, what each does:
acts at the source, for months
does not treat the systemic cause; does not "turn off" sweating for the whole body — it acts locally and temporarily
acts on the surface and temporarily
It often fails in hyperhidrosis; it requires daily use, and stronger preparations can irritate the skin.
When sweating is generalised or sudden.
This is not a treatment — no cream or injection can replace the exclusion of an underlying medical condition, if one exists.
Combine with
Hyperhidrosis treatment is usually a standalone procedure and provides a complete solution to the sweating problem. However, it can be conveniently combined during one visit with another botulinum toxin treatment — it is the same technology, after all. The doctor decides on the order and total dose during the consultation:
I most often hear: "I tried the strongest pharmacy antiperspirants and nothing happened". This is the typical moment to consider a treatment — an antiperspirant works on the surface, while Botox works at the source. A simple rule: mild sweating → antiperspirant. Hyperhidrosis that hinders your life → consultation and Botox.
Preparations
Contrary to popular belief, "Botox" is not one substance but a category — several original botulinum toxin type A preparations that differ in their formula. The same brands used for wrinkles are used for hyperhidrosis. You do not choose a preparation "off the shelf" — the doctor selects it based on the area, the size of the field and your treatment history.
The reference, best-studied preparation — the "gold standard". Valued for its precise, highly predictable effect at the injection site.
Dla kogoWhere precise control of the treatment area matters.
A toxin with slightly wider diffusion in the tissue — it spreads more smoothly around the injection site. It has its own unit conversion.
Dla kogoLarger areas, such as the underarms — even coverage of a large surface.
A "pure" toxin without complexing proteins surrounding the molecule. It works precisely and predictably, with its own dosage characteristics.
Dla kogoPeople undergoing long-term, regular treatment.
Fact: Why are there price differences? Due to the unit conversion (preparations are not comparable "unit for unit" — the same dose for different brands does not mean the same thing), the purity level of the formula, as well as the brand and distribution. There is a key factor for this treatment: hyperhidrosis, especially of the underarms, usually requires higher doses than for wrinkles (we treat a larger surface), which naturally affects the cost. More expensive does not mean "better for everyone" — it means "different". What matters is the originality of the preparation and the doctor's skill, not the name on the vial.
Price list
Hyperhidrosis treatment — underarms
the most common zone, often with Minor's test
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See also
AESTHETIC MEDICINEBotox — expression linesSee treatment: Botox — expression lines
AESTHETIC MEDICINEBruxism treatmentSee treatment: Bruxism treatment
AESTHETIC MEDICINEGummy smile treatmentSee treatment: Gummy smile treatment
AESTHETIC MEDICINEMedical consultation / dermatologySee treatment: Medical consultation / dermatology
HANDS & FEETSPA hands / feetSee treatment: SPA hands / feetThe result lastsusually 6–9 months (longer than Botox for wrinkles)J’adore Instytut
Medical information. Botulinum toxin type A is a medicinal product; hyperhidrosis treatment is medical in nature and is performed exclusively by a doctor. The text above is for information purposes and does not constitute an advertisement for a medicinal product or medical advice. The doctor decides on indications, the choice of preparation and dosage, and contraindications during an individual consultation.
