Hyperhidrosis in Essex
Our medical hyperhidrosis treatments are designed to help manage excessive sweating and improve the quality of life for our patients.
Safe & effective treatments to help you manage your hyperhidrosis & feel confident in your daily life.
At Look Aesthetics, we understand the impact that hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) can have on a person’s quality of life.
Our consultants can recommend several self-help treatments that may help manage the condition.
However, if these treatments are not effective, we offer medical hyperhidrosis treatment options at our clinic in the Harley Street area of London.
Our medical hyperhidrosis treatments are designed to help manage excessive sweating and improve the quality of life for our patients.
Trust Look Aesthetics to provide you with safe and effective treatments that help you manage your hyperhidrosis and feel confident in your daily life.
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Treatment Summary
Procedure Time
30 minutes
Results
2-4 Weeks
Downtime
Minimal
Duration of results
3-4 months
Anaesthetic
None
Botulinum toxin injections
At Look Aesthetics, we offer botulinum toxin injections as an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis. This treatment involves injecting small doses of the same agents used to aid skin wrinkles into the skin of the affected areas. The injections work by blocking the action of nerves that supply the eccrine (sweat) glands, preventing them from producing sweat.
The effects of the treatment can last for 6-12 weeks, after which new nerve endings start to form. While the effects of the treatment eventually wear off, they typically last for several months. Trust Look Aesthetics to provide you with safe and effective treatments that help you manage your hyperhidrosis and feel confident in your daily life.
The procedure requires several precise injections using a fine needle into the impacted regions, such as the armpits. The injections might result in minor discomfort, accompanied by a slight reddening and inflammation of the skin immediately post-treatment. Typically, these effects subside within a few hours.
Potential adverse reactions encompass the possibility of experiencing bruising or tenderness at the injection sites, as well as heightened sweating in other areas. Uncommon adverse effects consist of itching, muscle discomfort, allergic responses, and muscle weakness.
Most patients notice some positive changes within the first week after treatment. The effects usually last between 4-7 months.
Iontophoresis
The procedure of iontophoresis revolves around immersing the areas of your body where the most pronounced hyperhidrosis symptoms manifest in warm water. Subsequently, a mild electric current is directed through the immersed fluid. Some practitioners incorporate glycopyrronium bromide to augment the effects.
Given that your body's inherent electrical charge is negative, the positive ions generated in the water due to the current traverse directly through the sweat ducts, disrupting the sweating process via an unidentified mechanism.
Iontophoresis has been a part of clinical practice for numerous decades and is considered safe. Few individuals report discomfort, except for occasional tingling and, at times, a sensation of dryness in the mouth.
To achieve effectiveness, iontophoresis typically necessitates multiple treatment sessions, with subsequent maintenance sessions required to effectively manage your hyperhidrosis
Subcutaneous sweat gland curettage
Overactive sweat glands are removed under general anaesthetic. The procedure can reduce sweating by up to 50% in many cases.
Transthoracic sympathectomy
Transthoracic sympathectomy encompasses the process of severing the nerves that supply the sweat glands.
If deemed necessary, the surgeon undertakes a partial removal of the implicated nerve fibers and ganglia within the spine, specifically at the T2 and T3 levels, while the patient is under general anesthesia.
This procedure results in the permanent cessation of excessive sweating in the hands and underarms. It proves to be an efficacious approach for addressing severe hyperhidrosis in the palms and underarm areas.
However, it's important to note that there exists a risk, ranging between 40-69%, of experiencing compensatory hyperhidrosis, characterized by the emergence of new areas displaying excessive sweating.
This secondary sweating often develops on the trunk and lower regions of the body.
Self-help for hyperhidrosis
At Look Aesthetics, we understand that managing hyperhidrosis can be challenging. For more severe cases, stronger antiperspirants containing aluminium chloride (e.g. Driclor® and AnHydrolForte®) can be effective in managing excessive sweating in the armpits, hands, and feet. These antiperspirants are applied 2-3 times a week at night and washed off in the morning to avoid damage to clothes.
While these antiperspirants can be effective, they can also cause skin irritation over time. If you experience skin irritation, we recommend consulting with your doctor to find alternative treatments. Trust Look Aesthetics to provide you with safe and effective treatments that help you manage your hyperhidrosis and feel confident in your daily life.