Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis Treatments

Typically, sweating appears in the heat, with intense physical exertion or stress. This reaction is necessary to ensure proper thermoregulation. However, with hyperhidrosis, sweating is too fierce and occurs regardless of external factors. As a result, the condition is associated with psychological discomfort, creates difficulties in everyday life, and can develop accompanying health problems. In this case, you must consult a qualified doctor who can diagnose and individually select the optimal hyperhidrosis treatments.

Reasons for the development and hyperhidrosis treatments

Excessive sweating can be observed in certain areas of the body (local hyperhidrosis) or over the entire surface. General hyperhidrosis, in most cases, is not an independent disease but develops against the background of other pathologies and conditions or by taking certain medications (a secondary form of hyperhidrosis). In some cases, hyperhidrosis appears independently of different pathologies (primary structure) and is often hereditary.

The occurrence of excessive sweating of the second type can provoke:

• infectious diseases;
• diseases of the endocrine system (diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, and others);
• neurological disorders;
• oncology;
• antidepressants and other drugs;
• menstrual period, pregnancy, and menopause.

Local hyperhidrosis most often appears in the armpits, the palms, and feet, less often on the face and other body parts.

Why you should consider hyperhidrosis treatments

The problems associated with hyperhidrosis are not only psychological. In addition to discomfort due to wet stains on clothes and constantly wet hands, the condition may be accompanied by an unpleasant odor and skin irritation. There is a high risk of developing fungal infections and skin diseases. To cure a patient of secondary hyperhidrosis, it is necessary to eliminate its causes or achieve stable remission in case of chronic diseases. The doctors will select effective treatments for hyperhidrosis for primary hyperhidrosis of a localized type using laser or injection techniques.

When is injection recommended for treatments for hyperhidrosis?

Introducing special preparations based on botulinum toxin A into the area of increased sweating allows temporary blocking of the flow of nerve impulses to the sweat glands. As a result, they stop sweating. As a result, the treatment for hyperhidrosis procedure is less traumatic and most often does not require anesthesia, but at the patient’s request, treatment under local anesthesia is possible. First, the doctor will determine the localization of the most significant number of sweat glands using a sample, after which he will inject the drug with a special thin needle. The procedure takes about half an hour.

The injection method of treating hyperhidrosis is suitable for solving the problem of excessive sweating of the armpits, feet, and hands. After treatment with botulinum toxin A, sweating completely stops for 6-8 months; after the drug expiration, the procedure must be repeated.

Recovery is fast and with minimal restrictions. On the first day, treatment for hyperhidrosis with an antiseptic will be required, and water procedures will have to be excluded. Within 7-10 days after the procedure, you should refuse to visit the sauna, bath, solarium, or take a hot shower or bath.

Treatment effectiveness

Botox and Dysport are drugs that are purchased from official suppliers. They are perfectly absorbed by skin cells; therefore, the first results are noticeable 5-7 days after the procedure. The result is stored for 4-6 months, depending on each client’s body’s characteristics.

Sweating resumes as the drug is absorbed, so repeating hyperhidrosis treatment is recommended. Preparations do not cause allergies and addiction.

Benefits of Botox treatment of hyperhidrosis

The benefits of using therapy during hyperhidrosis treatment London include the following:

• Long-lasting effect. The result of the procedure is stored for four months. Injections have a cumulative effect; therefore, undergoing the procedure three times a year is recommended for an extension.
• One session is enough to get rid of excessive sweating.
• No discomfort during insertion. Needles do not leave marks on the body.
• The entire Botox injection process takes less than one hour.
• The drugs used have been clinically tested and are completely safe for the human body.
• Versatility. The introduction of Botox helps to cope with increased sweating of various kinds.

Indications and contraindications for the hyperhidrosis treatment in London

Indications for the use of Botox as a means to eliminate hyperhidrosis are excessive sweating of the armpits, feet, palms, and other areas of the body.

Contraindications for use include:

• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• oncology;
• various blood diseases, its low coagulability;
• diabetes;
• inflammatory processes in the body, accompanied by an increase in body temperature;
• skin diseases at injection sites.

Before the start of the procedure, a doctor’s consultation is held, during which the area is examined, and possible interference with the treatment is identified.

The treatment of hyperhidrosis is carried out once. To prolong the effect, therapy is repeated after 4-6 months.

Treatment of hyperhidrosis with Botox – the procedure

The whole process of introducing Botox under the skin can be divided into preparation, the introduction of the drug itself, and the rehabilitation period. If the procedure is performed in the armpit, you must shave the hair the day before. In the case of using Dry Dry deodorants or their analogs, they must be discontinued 7 days before the procedure.

Minor’s test is performed before injection. It reveals problem areas – areas with hyperfunction are painted in a dark shade, and it is into them that the selected drug is injected.

The type of drug and its dosage are selected for each patient individually. First, the skin is cleansed with an antiseptic.

Within 10 days after therapy, it is forbidden to visit saunas, baths, and pools and drink alcohol.

Hyperhidrosis treatment cost 

The price of hyperhidrosis treatment in UK with Botox will depend on many factors and, first of all, on the area of sweating. For example, treating excessive sweating in the armpits will require one dose of Botox, while profuse sweating in the forehead requires an entirely different amount of the drug.

Laser hyperhidrosis treatment is an effective method with long-lasting results.

The laser technique only treats primary hyperhidrosis in the axillary zone. A lasting effect is achieved with the help of a laser beam’s targeted impact on the sweat glands’ cells. As a result of the procedure, the cells are destroyed and are not restored afterward. Laser hyperhidrosis treatment is painless – the doctor treats the axillary with a local anesthetic before the treatment. Next, a puncture is made with a needle to introduce an optical fiber through which laser energy is supplied. Treatment of hyperhidrosis takes about 1-1.5 hours. In some cases, a second procedure may be recommended, which can be carried out in 3 months.

The advantages of treating hyperhidrosis with the laser method are high efficiency. About 70% of the sweat glands in the treatment area are destroyed in one session, and hair growth slows down. In this case, there are no side effects: overheating, hematomas, or bruises. Since the laser beam also sterilizes the treated area, the rehabilitation period is shortened and quickly passes. After 2-3 days, the puncture site completely heals, and no traces remain. Recovery takes about 7 days.