Sweaty pits, a damp brow, a shiny upper lip, we all experience it from time to time don’t we?
As summer kicks in or when exercising, everyone sweats, but for some sweating can actually be an embarrassing nightmare.
As humans, we need to sweat to regulate our temperature and eliminate toxins, its normal – but for up to 5% of people the amount they sweat can be more than necessary: this is medically known as ‘hyperhidrosis’, or better known as excessive sweating.
For those who suffer from it, this condition can be highly debilitating and can actually cause social anxiety: nobody wants to go out in public feeling uncomfortable about sweating, do they?
In fact, some people with this condition even refrain from wearing colours other than black for fear of sweat patches but luckily, Nurse Luisa has a semi-permanent solution!
Botox™ isn’t just for wrinkles
Most people don’t know this, but Botox™ isn’t just for wrinkles. In fact, it’s a great ally for curing other conditions, and it’s the best treatment for combating excessive sweating.
Our award winning Nurse Luisa says: “I get a great feeling of fulfilment when I perform this treatment on my patients because although people don’t realise it, this condition can be really upsetting for those who have it. It’s very satisfying to see my patients get their confidence back and go back to feeling confident in their daily life”.
How does Botox™ for Excessive Sweating work?
When used to relax wrinkles and expression lines, Botox™ works by blocking the muscles of the face, however in the case of overactive sweat glands, the treatment works by blocking the nerves instead. And, by doing so, it temporarily blocks the signals responsible for sweating, stopping the glands from producing too much sweat.
Although there are clinical-strength antiperspirants available, these are usually very harsh, and they are known to cause skin irritation where applied. Not only that, but they don’t target the root cause, yet Botox does – it actually stops you from over-sweating, so it truly is a game changer.
Luisa says, “People worry that they are going to start sweating more in other places, but that is not true: the treatment only reduces the sweating where it is applied, but doesn’t affect any other areas. It’s a super safe licensed medicine for excess sweating that has improved many people’s lives”.
The treatment is quick and minimally invasive: beginning with a pre-treatment, numbing cream to reduce any pain. Then, the area is injected multiple times with small amounts of Botox. Results are noticeable within just two weeks and can last between 4 to 9 months.
Celebs love it!
If you are personally affected by hyperidrosis, this treatment can greatly improve your quality of life. It’s especially popular among brides and grooms, or anybody with has an event coming up who doesn’t want to feel uneasy due to over-sweating.
Many celebs and performers are often fans of the treatment, because the treatment can is very quick and needed just once a year or so. There’s zero downtime and the results can be literarily life-changing.
In fact, Chrissy Teigan famously raved about her underarm botox treatment on Instagram, saying “Botoxed my armpits. Truly the best move I have ever made!”.
If you suffer from excessive sweating and are considering this treatment for you, our Award-Winning Nurse, Luisa Scott can offer you a free online medical consultation.
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