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Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) Treatments

Did you know that excessive sweating can be treated? A condition known as hyperhidrosis is the name given when a person complains of sweating too much in any area of the body: axilla (underarms/armpits), hands, feet, groins, face or other areas. The majority of cases can be easily treated with the injection of a specific toxin into the specified area. The toxin causes a chemical denervation by inhibiting the action of a neurotransmitter (acetilcholine) in the sweat gland. It is a very specific and effective treatment for excessive sweating with no downtime and a quick, easy painless treatment. The results begin to show within 5-15 days and are complete in 30 days. Typically it can last from 4-7 months (sometimes longer) depending on the area and severity.

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The causes of hyperhidrosis are divided into primary (congenital) and secondary (illness related) hyperhidrosis.

Primary hyperhidrosis: There is a hyperfunction of the sweat glands in the vegetative nervous system. The glands are stimulated to produce an excess of sweat. This malfunction is congenital and can cause the patient severe suffering.

Secondary hyperhidrosis: Here, the main cause lies in other illnesses. The excess perspiration may be due to diabetes, menopause, hyperthyroidism, obesity, certain medication or also pain, anxiety or stress.

All parts of the body may be affected by excessive sweating. Typical areas are the hands, armpits, feet, head, torso, back and chest.

An injectable muscle relaxant toxin is an effective treatment for sweaty armpits, hands and feet. By evenly injecting this toxin into the skin, the sweat glands’ nerve transmission is interrupted and perspiration inhibited.

Treatment with injectables is not a surgical intervention and has a fast and high success rate. Each affected area needs to be injected several times and the effective period depends on the dosage as well as the area treated and severity of the case. Prior to the injection, we will treat the area with a cream acting as a local anaesthesia. The effectivity period usually spans 4-7 months.

Suction curettage is the surgical measure of choice with excessive armpit perspiration. It can be carried out under local anaesthesia and light sedation. The sweat glands are aspirated to the adipose tissue via small incisions in the armpit. Sweating can thereby be reduced by up to 50 percent. Once removed, the sweat glands do not regrow.

Patient testimony

I sweated regardless of what I was doing. Now, the fear and the shame are over.

C.S. (28)

Injection: Injectables do not require any aftercare. Effects occur after 5-15 days. Please avoid the sauna or sunbathing for one week post treatment.

Suction curettage: Perspiration in the armpits initially stops. After a few months, you need to account for the fact that the remaining glands might again produce sweat, leading to renewed but reduced perspiration. Success can be assessed after 6 months only.

The injection of muscle relaxing toxins generally has no side effects.

Suction curettage: Perspiration in the armpits stops immediately. After a few months, you need to account for the fact that the remaining glands might again produce sweat, leading to renewed but greatly reduced perspiration. Success can be effectively assessed after 6 months.

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