Excessive sweating treatment in Glasgow
When antiperspirant stops working
Most people have tried everything before they come to see us. The clinical-strength antiperspirant from the pharmacy. Choosing clothes by colour and fabric rather than style. Carrying a spare shirt. None of it solves the problem because it cannot. It only manages a symptom of something happening at a deeper level.
Excessive sweating, clinically called hyperhidrosis, happens when the sweat glands produce far more sweat than the body needs for temperature regulation. The glands respond to nerve signals that fire too frequently or too intensely. The result is sweating that is disproportionate to the situation: at rest, in cool environments, during ordinary moments.
At our clinic in Thornliebank, Glasgow, we see patients with this concern regularly, from across the southside including Newton Mearns, Giffnock and Clarkston.
At a glance
What we treat
Areas we can help with
Underarms
Most common area, well-studied, predictable results
Palms and hands
Affects grip, handshakes and daily tasks
Feet
Often occurs alongside palmar hyperhidrosis
Hairline and scalp
Less common, but treatable
What our patients actually tell us
Hyperhidrosis rarely comes up in casual conversation. Most people carry it quietly for years. The things we hear most often are the small, accumulated frustrations of managing an invisible problem: avoiding handshakes or apologising before them; choosing every item of clothing based on whether it will show sweat; planning journeys around access to a bathroom.
These are not minor inconveniences. For many people, excessive sweating quietly shapes choices they make every day. The treatment is straightforward. The impact, when it works well, is disproportionately large.
Clinical note
Hyperhidrosis is classified as primary focal (no known cause, affects specific areas) or secondary (caused by an underlying medical condition, medication or hormonal change). The distinction matters because secondary hyperhidrosis benefits from identifying and addressing the underlying cause, not just treating the symptom.
Why MediGlow
Why choose MediGlow for this treatment
Botulinum toxin for hyperhidrosis is a medical use of this treatment, not a cosmetic one. That distinction matters.
At MediGlow in Thornliebank, Lalit Matai and Pompi Chatterjee are GPhC-registered pharmacist independent prescribers. Before any treatment, they take a full medical and medication history. Excessive sweating sometimes has an underlying medical cause: thyroid conditions, certain medications, hormonal changes associated with menopause. A pharmacist prescriber can identify this. At MediGlow, always does.
Medical assessment
Full medication and medical history reviewed before every treatment
GPhC registered
Lalit Matai and Pompi Chatterjee, independent prescribers
Glasgow southside
Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Clarkston and across Glasgow
Treatment
How we treat excessive sweating
Areas treated
75–95%
typical reduction in sweating
5–8 mo
typical duration of results
What to expect
What happens at your appointment
Consultation
Lalit or Pompi reviews your medical history, current medications and the areas causing most difficulty. They assess whether treatment is appropriate and whether any underlying cause should be addressed first.
Treatment plan agreed
Which areas are being treated, the dose planned, and what to expect. No surprises. A numbing cream is applied before proceeding.
Treatment
Injections placed superficially across the treatment area. 15 to 20 minutes per area. Minimal discomfort. No downtime.
Review at two weeks
We ask you to return at two weeks to assess the result and address any areas that need a small top-up. Most patients see a 75 to 95 per cent reduction.
Client Testimonials
I went along to MediGlow to finally start my laser tattoo removal treatment with Pompi & Lalit. They were both very supportive throughout as I was a little nervous about the process & the pain, I felt at ease & all my questions were answered. The treatment itself was less uncomfortable than I had anticipated & I’m excited for the rest of my treatments to see the end result that I have been putting off for too long.
Erika Cunningham
I am having a tattoo removed at Mediglow and got to try their new Lazer. The whole process was well explained, the staff were knowledgeable and put me at ease throughout the procedure. Lalit contacted me several times afterwards to ensure I was ok and the tattoo was healing well. I will require a few more treatments, but I know that I am in professional hands.
Allison Wilson
Highly recommend Mediglow Aesthetic & Health! I’ve been taking laser sessions here and the experience has been fantastic. Pompi is extremely professional, kind, and attentive. She makes every session comfortable and always answers questions patiently. The clinic is clean, hygienic, and provides excellent service. Very satisfied with my experience so far!
Ibtesam Waheed
Frequently Asked Questions
The substance is the same: botulinum toxin type A. But the technique, depth and dose are different. For hyperhidrosis, injections are placed superficially, just beneath the skin, to target sweat gland activity rather than muscle movement. Because this is a medical use of botulinum toxin, a full prescriber assessment is important before starting.
Underarms are the most common area, but we also treat palms, feet and hairline depending on where the problem is most significant. We discuss this at your consultation in Thornliebank and plan treatment around the areas causing you the most difficulty.
A numbing cream is applied before treatment. Most patients describe the sensation as mild and considerably less uncomfortable than expected. The needles used are very fine and the injections are shallow. Treatment takes 15 to 20 minutes per area.
Most patients notice a significant reduction in sweating within three to five days. The full effect develops over two weeks. We include a review appointment at that point to assess the result.
Yes, and this is exactly why the consultation matters. Lalit and Pompi are pharmacist independent prescribers who can assess whether your sweating has an underlying medical cause or is linked to a current medication before any treatment is decided.
Typically five to eight months. With repeated treatment, some patients find the intervals gradually extend. We advise based on your individual response at your review appointment.
