Elanamie clinic

Anti Sweating Treatment

• # of visits = 1 with a review

• Maintenance = every 6 months to prolong result

• Time = 30 minute treatment

• Cost - €550

• Recovery - quick, little downtime

• Risks and complications - low

• Back to work - same day

• Results last -6 to 9 months

Top Tip

This treatment also benefits people who have an important event or who are going on holidays and don’t want to worry about sweat or sweat stains. Imagine the freedom to temporarily not to have to worry about any sweat related issues.

What is Hyperhidrosis?

Everyone sweats when they get warm, but someone with hyperhidrosis sweats even when it isn’t hot. Basically, there is an abnormal amount of sweating from one part of the body. Patients who endure extreme hyperhidrosis can sweat as much as four times more than normal. Normal triggers are:

exercise

• heat or cold

• alcohol

• coffee

• tea

• smoking

• hot or spicy food

• stress

• anxiety

• strong emotions

For a detailed description of Hyperhidrosis - see our dedicated page here.

What are the benefits of Treatment?

If you have ever wanted control over a sweating problem, Cosmetic Injections may be the answer. It is a simple procedure that takes little time to provide great results. Finally, you will be able to face life without anxiety or embarrassment.

What is involved in the treatment?

Product works by blocking the nerve signals that stimulate your sweat glands.

• Once the signal is interrupted, sweat production in the treated area stops, allowing you to stay dry and confident.

• Treatment involves a series of tiny injections just beneath the skin, taking less than 30 minutes. (numbing cream is applied to the axillary region)

A small volume of medicine is injected through a very fine gauge needle into the underarm area. It works by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When these glands no longer receive the chemical signals, the excessive underarm sweating stops. The procedure takes about 30 minutes, is relatively painless, and the effects of the treatment have been reported to last 6-9 months (Results vary from person to person and eventually will wear off).

Within 1-2 weeks of the initial treatment there will be significant reduction in underarm sweating. There is a possibility that some sweat glands may be missed during treatment. This will be adjusted at the review appointment.

Temporary and rare side effects include swelling, bruising, or mild redness at the injection site.

Treatment areas

• Underarms

• Hairline

• Upper lip

• Other areas that can be treated for hyperhidrosis - Hands, Feet, Back, Chest, under the Breasts, Groin (currently unavailable)

Benefits

 Hyperhidrosis treatment

• Reduces or eliminates sweating in the treated area

• Improves comfort and quality of life

• Quick, minimally invasive treatment

• Results last up to 6–9 months

• Safe, proven, and suitable for all skin types

The FDA has approved of the use of Toxin for treatment of hyperhidrosis. Research and long-term data indicate that the unique chemical structure of the injectable product can safely and effectively treat excessive sweating. When injected, in small amounts, into the right places, the medicine blocks the neurotransmitters that produce sweat and provides remarkable results.

Am I a candidate for Treatment?

It is a safe and proven treatment suitable for all skin types. The treatment is not suitable for those who are pregnant or have specific neuromuscular conditions

When will i see results?

Typically patients will start to notice results within 3–7 days, with full effect achieved by 2 weeks.

Studies

In 2004, the FDA approved the use of Toxins for hyperhidrosis or severe underarm sweating.

Studies conducted by the Saint Louis University School of Medicine have shown that it is a safe remedy for excessive sweating, and the long-term data shows that it is an effective option for patients who do not respond to prescription creams or antiperspirants.

Patients who endure extreme hyperhidrosis can sweat as much as four times more than normal. Treatments have been proven to curtail excessive sweating for up to two years. Four weeks after their initial treatment, some 80 percent of the 193 participants in the study enjoyed a reduction of 75 percent in sweat production. Four or fewer injections were effective for controlling excessive sweating for 94 percent of the participants.

Patients’ quality of life improved after the injections. Before the injections, some 70 percent said their ability to do their job was impaired because of the condition. Only fifteen percent still had issues performing their job after the treatments. Half of the participants said they no longer felt emotionally compromised. Patients also said they were much more comfortable in social settings after the injections.