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Excessive sweating, medically known as Hyperhidrosis, is a common problem which can affect day to day life.
The most common areas which are infected are hands, feet, armpits, groin and face. Sweating doesn’t pose a serious threat to your health, although it can be very embarrassing, leading to anxiety.
There is no specific cause for hyperhidrosis but it is thought to be caused by the nervous system. Here at Skin Sense GP Clinic, we offer Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX) injections to treat hyperhidrosis. Our Chelmsford clinic covers many areas in Essex, including Brentwood, Basildon, Billericay, Braintree and Southend.
The underarms are the most common site where excessive sweating is problematic. The palms of the hands, soles of the feet and forehead can also be treated, although due to the sensitivity of the hands and feet, we generally only treat underarms or foreheads.
The glands which produce sweat are supplied by the same type of nerve ending that supplies muscles in the face which cause wrinkles. Botox is a protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria, and is the most well known product for treating wrinkles in the world, although there are other similar products that we also use. It is extremely effective when used for sweating. Using a tiny needle, small quantities of protein are injected into the areas producing excessive sweat e.g. the underarms. The product prevents the nerve signal reaching the sweat gland and therefore stops the gland producing sweat. Several injections are spread out across the area so that as many sweat glands as possible are blocked. Before injecting, we usually perform a sweat test ”“ this involves painting the area to be treated with an iodine- based mixture which changes colour when it comes into contact with sweat. This identifies the exact area that needs treatment, making the procedure more effective.
Botox treatments are not generally covered by insurance when used for cosmetic purposes, although may be when used for medical circumstances. Check with your insurance carrier for coverage details.
Topical anaesthetic will be applied for 20-30 minutes prior the treatment for additional comfort. You should eat and drink a lot of water before the procedure.
This procedure is lasts between 6-9 months.
Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding. Those with sensitive skin.
The underarms are the most common site where excessive sweating is problematic. The palms of the hands, soles of the feet and forehead can also be treated, although due to the sensitivity of the hands and feet, we generally only treat underarms or foreheads.
There may be some temporary after-effects of the injections. Most commonly these are bruising, tenderness, swelling, redness and occasionally a headache or mild flu-like symptoms. The latter two may last two to three days, the others usually resolve within a couple of hours. Very occasionally the treatment may not work. For 24 hours after the injections you should avoid heavy exercise and alcohol as these can increase blood flow and may dilute the effect. You should also avoid rubbing the area or applying pressure. You should notice a significant reduction in sweating within a couple of weeks and the effects last up to ten months and after this you can choose to have more injections to maintain the benefit. We recommend appropriate dressing when you come for treatment which allows adequate exposure to your underarms. It is sensible to wear old, dark clothing as iodine can stain clothing if it comes into contact.
Before undertaking treatment we perform a test to identify the areas of greatest sweat production so that these areas can be successfully treated.
The treatment takes about 30 minutes to perform. You should notice a significant reduction in sweating within a couple of weeks and the effects usually last from between seven to ten months. After this you can choose to have more injections to maintain the benefit. You can carry on with your normal life immediately after treatment, although we advise avoiding exercise and alcohol for six hours. We recommend appropriate dressing when you come for treatment which allows exposure to your underarms. It is sensible to wear old, dark clothing as iodine can stain clothing if it comes into contact.
As with any injection there may be side effects but they are uncommon. They include redness, swelling tenderness, and bruising at the injection sites. Very occasionally the injections may not work.
Millions of people worldwide have had anti-wrinkle injections with the same product used for hyperhidrosis. It has been used extensively to treat sweating as well so its safety is not in doubt. Treatment is not recommended in pregnant or breast-feeding women, and those with muscle-weakening conditions such as myasthenia gravis. Most other people are suitable for treatment. Underarm injections may be uncomfortable but rarely painful.
The glands which produce sweat are supplied by the same type of nerve ending that supplies muscles in the face which cause wrinkles. Botox is a protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria, and is the most well known product for treating wrinkles in the world, although there are other similar products that we also use. It is extremely effective when used for sweating. Using a tiny needle, small quantities of protein are injected into the areas producing excessive sweat e.g. the underarms. The product prevents the nerve signal reaching the sweat gland and therefore stops the gland producing sweat. Several injections are spread out across the area so that as many sweat glands as possible are blocked. Before injecting, we usually perform a sweat test ”“ this involves painting the area to be treated with an iodine- based mixture which changes colour when it comes into contact with sweat. This identifies the exact area that needs treatment, making the procedure more effective.
- On arrival, you will be greeted by our receptionist and asked to complete a Medical History form
- You will then be welcomed by Dr Lanka and taken into a private room to discuss your enquiries, assess you and determine the best options suited to you
- You will be offered a cooling-off period to make your decision
- You will be given a consent form to complete and sign, then Dr Lanka will carry out the procedure on a mutually agreed date if you wish to go ahead with the procedure
- You will be sent an aftercare form which you should follow strictly for the best results
- We will book you in for a two week review, to check up on you and how you are healing and discuss any further treatment
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Hyperhidrosis – Under arms | From £550 |
| Hyperhidrosis – Hands | From £550 |
| Hyperhidrosis – Scalp | From £550 |
Disclaimer: Please be aware that results and benefits may vary from patient to patient taking into consideration factors such as age, lifestyle and medical history.
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