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Hyperhidrosis ( Excessive Sweating )

Hyperhidrosis is the condition whereby an individual has abnormally increased or excessive perspiration or sweating which can occur most commonly on the hands, feet, armpits and groin area. Botulinum toxin, Botox is a p…

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London Patients Paying Up to £80 More for Anti-Wrinkle Injections Than the North, UK Data Shows
8 Feb 2026

London Patients Paying Up to £80 More for Anti-Wrinkle Injections Than the North, UK Data Shows

If you’re considering anti-wrinkle injections, where you live could make a significant difference to what you pay...

SPF: The Surprising Skincare Step That Could Save Your Skin
29 Oct 2025

SPF: The Surprising Skincare Step That Could Save Your Skin

The skincare CEO who says SPF beats every anti-ageing cream on the market.

The Danger Behind Rogue Injectable Treatments
30 Jul 2025

The Danger Behind Rogue Injectable Treatments

A recent outbreak of botulism in the UK has highlighted just how dangerous these treatments can be if you're not careful. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.

Are Aesthetic Treatments a One-Off or Something You Should Regularly Consider?
7 May 2025

Are Aesthetic Treatments a One-Off or Something You Should Regularly Consider?

Should aesthetic treatments be a one-off or something you should regularly consider? It’s important to find the right balance...

Botox 101: Answers to the Most Common Questions
11 Mar 2025

Botox 101: Answers to the Most Common Questions

How does Botox work? What areas can be treated with Botox? How long does Botox last? Here is everything you need to know about Botox in one handy guide, written and verified by trusted experts. 

3 Common Botox Myths Debunked by an Aesthetic Doctor
28 Feb 2025

3 Common Botox Myths Debunked by an Aesthetic Doctor

In this blog post, an experienced Doctor clears up three of the most common Botox myths to help you make an informed decision about your treatment.

Wrinkle-Free Wonder or Risky Business? Is Botox Safe?
4 Nov 2024

Wrinkle-Free Wonder or Risky Business? Is Botox Safe?

Are Botox injections safe?” Let’s dive into this topic debunking myths, and unravelling the truth...

How to Avoid an Aesthetic Treatment ‘Trick’
16 Oct 2024

How to Avoid an Aesthetic Treatment ‘Trick’

Halloween is almost here but one thing you shouldn’t feel scared of is having treatment! We spoke to a Dr to get the ultimate guide on what to look out for...

What You Need to Know About Botulinum Toxin Injections
2 Oct 2024

What You Need to Know About Botulinum Toxin Injections

Botox doesn’t have the best reputation, but that’s simply the result of inexperienced practitioners or those who value profits more than patient safety.

Answering Your Hyperhidrosis Questions
18 Sep 2024

Answering Your Hyperhidrosis Questions

Answering the top searched questions around Hyperhidrosis because awareness is limited and information surrounding it is hard to find!

What Is Botox and How Does It Work?
16 Sep 2024

What Is Botox and How Does It Work?

We've put together everything you need to know about anti-wrinkle injections...

Your Essential Guide to Botox: Understanding the Basics
29 Aug 2024

Your Essential Guide to Botox: Understanding the Basics

This essential guide is crafted for those considering Botox for the first time, aiming to illuminate its benefits, debunk myths, and offer a comprehensive understanding of what to expect.

What Areas Can Be Treated With Botox?
8 Aug 2024

What Areas Can Be Treated With Botox?

We talk to a Doctor to discover the surprising areas Botox can treat, from forehead lines to jawline slimming, for a refreshed and youthful look.

Why Men's Aesthetic Treatments Are Gaining Popularity
31 Jul 2024

Why Men's Aesthetic Treatments Are Gaining Popularity

Male Aesthetic treatments are becoming more popular due to the increased desire for men to look and feel their best.

Everything You Need to Know about Toxin Injections
28 Jun 2024

Everything You Need to Know about Toxin Injections

Botox, Botulinum Toxin, Muscle Relaxants, Toxin injections, Injectables, Wrinkle Relaxing Injections... Botox is known by many names but how does it work?

10 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Botox
18 Jun 2024

10 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Botox

Are you considering getting Botox injections? It’s important to know what to expect before going through with any treatment.

How Botox Can Help Reduce Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
14 Jun 2024

How Botox Can Help Reduce Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

If you're looking for an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis, then botulinum toxin injections, commonly known by the brand name Botox, could be your answer...

Who Should You Trust To Do Your Botox?
7 Jun 2024

Who Should You Trust To Do Your Botox?

It can be difficult to know who to trust with your Botox treatment but fear not, we have you covered with everything you need to make the right decision...

Safety First: A Doctor Dives into UK Aesthetic Standards
30 Apr 2024

Safety First: A Doctor Dives into UK Aesthetic Standards

An aesthetic expert shares her important insights into the current state of the UK aesthetic industry and safety regulations.

Aesthetic Industry Regulation – Is It Really Needed?
22 Feb 2024

Aesthetic Industry Regulation – Is It Really Needed?

Did you know that the UK is the only country in the world with an unregulated aesthetic industry?

Keep Yourself Safe When Choosing Aesthetic Treatments
2 Feb 2024

Keep Yourself Safe When Choosing Aesthetic Treatments

The recent documentary by Olivia Attwood shows how confusing it can be to choose who and where to get your aesthetic treatments from, and how safe they are...

Dermal Fillers vs Botox: A Comprehensive Comparison
28 Nov 2023

Dermal Fillers vs Botox: A Comprehensive Comparison

Here is everything you need to know about Dermal Fillers and Botox...

Winter Is Coming… So Why Am I Still Sweating?!
22 Nov 2023

Winter Is Coming… So Why Am I Still Sweating?!

For those who suffer with hyperhidrosiswinterdoesn’t offer a break from worrying about sweating... So what can you do?

20 Years of ConsultingRoom.com!
16 Aug 2023

20 Years of ConsultingRoom.com!

2023 marks a momentous milestone as Consulting Room celebrates 20 years of excellence!

Botox and Lip Fillers Illegally Available in Wolverhampton
13 Jul 2023

Botox and Lip Fillers Illegally Available in Wolverhampton

Warning: Botox and lip fillers are illegally available to underage people in Wolverhampton, violating the botulinum toxin and Fillers (Children) Act 2021.

The Importance of the Initial Consultation
30 May 2023

The Importance of the Initial Consultation

An in-depth consultation process is to find out about any current or previous medical conditions and medication that may impact aesthetic treatment.

Botched Botox - What You Need to Know
24 Apr 2023

Botched Botox - What You Need to Know

Did you know that anyone can call themselves a nurse in the UK? Yes, your read that correctly, and yes, that is a very worrying thought.  

5 Questions You Must Ask If You Want Fillers or Botox
30 Mar 2023

5 Questions You Must Ask If You Want Fillers or Botox

Dr David Eccleston shares what you need to know before getting cosmetic injectables and the questions you must ask your Dr or Nurse...

Everything You Need to Know About Botox Injections
26 Jan 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Botox Injections

Everyone these days has heard of Botox but if you are thinking of getting Botox treatment, this blog will tell you everything you need to know...

Menopause and Skincare: What You Need to Know
22 Nov 2022

Menopause and Skincare: What You Need to Know

Every woman experiences menopause differently. We know about hot flashes and mood swings but did you know that menopause can also affect your skin and hair?

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad
27 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad

Sun, sea, sand and surgery... Should I abroad for cosmetic surgery or treatment? It’s easy to be tempted by the idea but sadly, it’s not always as easy.

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask
12 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask

If you're seeking out a clinic for any kind of cosmetic treatment. You need to ask your practitioner these important questions...

Everything You Need to Know About miraDry Sweat Treatment
11 Aug 2022

Everything You Need to Know About miraDry Sweat Treatment

miraDry is a treatment that reduces underarm sweating. In this ultimate sweat-reduction guide, we find out everything you will need to know...

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?
27 Jul 2022

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?

Let Consulting Room safely guide you through the process of gathering information about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and products.

What Does Botox Do?
11 Apr 2022

What Does Botox Do?

What does Botox actually do? We’ve all heard about Botox, but do you know what it can treat?

Who Should You Trust to Do Your Botox and Fillers?
6 Apr 2022

Who Should You Trust to Do Your Botox and Fillers?

Dr Eccleston is Tatlers "Man in the Midlands for Botox" and has fixed complications rising from badly done injectables. So, who should be injecting your Botox?

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Botox
25 Jan 2022

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Botox

Think Botox is all about lines and wrinkles? Think again! Let us guide you through the top 5 other surprising uses of wrinkle relaxing injections...

How Young Is Too Young for Cosmetic Treatments?
17 Aug 2019

How Young Is Too Young for Cosmetic Treatments?

Young people, including myself, feel the constant pressure to look our best and with celebrities setting ridiculously high standards.

The Best Treatments to Reduce Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
31 Jul 2019

The Best Treatments to Reduce Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, you may think that you've exhausted every solution. Here’s our guide to the best treatments for excessive underarm sweating.

Botox Research Could Change our Understanding of Depression
6 Feb 2018

Botox Research Could Change our Understanding of Depression

Mental health research shows that botulinum toxins, such as Botox can have in affecting our mood and relationships with others via neurological pathways.

What’s the Best Botulinum Toxin Brand for Me?
28 Sep 2016

What’s the Best Botulinum Toxin Brand for Me?

Clients often ask me what the difference is between the different brands of botulinum toxin that are available in the UK. Well, Let me explain why...

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery
18 Feb 2016

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery

We all like a good deal, to feel that we are getting value for money so how do you better understand the cost of cosmetic surgery treatments?

The Safety of Cosmetic Procedures Always Comes First
22 Jun 2015

The Safety of Cosmetic Procedures Always Comes First

The General Medical Council (GMC) Recommend more openness and pre-treatment consideration time for patients considering treatments.

Miradry Is Life Changing for Hyperhidrosis Sufferers
17 Feb 2015

Miradry Is Life Changing for Hyperhidrosis Sufferers

miraDry is a safe, clinically proven, FDA-cleared solution for significantly reducing underarm sweat.

Botox - The Most Popular Cosmetic Treatment in the World?
18 Sep 2013

Botox - The Most Popular Cosmetic Treatment in the World?

Now Botox for Hair is the latest product to ride on the success of an already well-established brand, but for how much longer?

Podiatrists Injecting Botox! Just Where Does the Foot End?
27 Jun 2012

Podiatrists Injecting Botox! Just Where Does the Foot End?

Some training companies are openly targeting and promoting training courses in prescription-only botulinum toxins (Botox) and dermal fillers direct Podiatrists.

The Best Value Cosmetic Surgery Deals on Groupon?
2 Mar 2012

The Best Value Cosmetic Surgery Deals on Groupon?

Like many in the industry, I tend to keep an eye on deal website Groupon with a mixture of fascination and suspicion.

Botox Sales in UK Economic Crisis and The Outlook is Good!
6 Dec 2011

Botox Sales in UK Economic Crisis and The Outlook is Good!

Cosmetic Courses announce that despite the economic gloom delegates have attended Botox training courses in record numbers.

Pain Survey Data - Expected Versus Actual Pain
14 Sep 2011

Pain Survey Data - Expected Versus Actual Pain

At MediZen, we chose to undertake an audit to assess patients' expected discomfort with actual discomfort levels when undergoing a cosmetic procedure.

Treatment Options for Excessive Underarm Sweating
7 Jun 2011

Treatment Options for Excessive Underarm Sweating

Excessive underarm sweating is a very common condition but often not recognised or treated. So, how can you treat it?

Who Can Perform Botox? What You Need to Know...
6 Jan 2011

Who Can Perform Botox? What You Need to Know...

Did you know that your local hairdresser could administer the injections if they’ve been on the right course? Seriously!

Bright Lights, Big Botox Deals!
15 Oct 2010

Bright Lights, Big Botox Deals!

A medical aesthetic clinic in Manhattan is currently advertising various deals on Botox and has installed neon signs which shine out across the neighbourhood.

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