What should I do before anti-wrinkle injections armpit treatment?
For anti-wrinkle injections in armpit treatment please arrive to appointment with shaved underarms(both males and females) and wearing a dark coloured loose fitting top. You will need to expose the area for treatment so a vest or sleeveless top is recommended. Deodorant can be worn to the appointment and will be removed by your doctor prior to anti-wrinkle injections injections.
What should I do after anti-wrinkle injections armpit treatment?
Avoid tight fitting top over the area and avoid white T-shirts or tops immediately after treatment as there may be marks from the treatment which can stain clothing. Avoid consuming alcohol or taking aspirin, or nurofen in the 24 hours before or after your treatment. You should avoid applying deodorant on the day of treatment or after for up to 12 hours. You should avoid hot bath or shower for 12 hours after treatment.
How can I stop excessive sweating?
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can be stopped by injecting muscle relaxing injections in the armpits which like the hands and feet, tend to sweat more than other body parts.
How does anti-wrinkle injections stop excessive sweating?
Anti-wrinkle injection block the signals for perspiration at the sweat glands and this stops the excessive sweating.
Does anti-wrinkle injections for hyperhidrosis stop underarm sweating immediately?
You should notice an improvement within roughly 7 days (results may vary from one person to the next).
How long will my anti-wrinkle injections for hyperhidrosis result last?
Effects usually last for around 5-6 months. When you begin to notice the result wearing off you can normally use driclor or another similar product to extend the result.
What are the side effects of anti-wrinkle injections for hyperhidrosis treatment?
Using anti-wrinkle injections injections to treat hyperhidrosis is a safe, well-established procedure with minimal risk. Common side effects of injecting anti-wrinkle injections include bruising and swelling at the injection site, but these are temporary and should disappear within 48 hours of the procedure.
Is anti-wrinkle injections for excessive sweating safe for me?
It is firstly important to investigate why you are having excessive sweating as it may be an indication of an underlying condition – so we recommend you see GP when you first develop this symptom who can determine the cause of your excessive sweating. Treating the underlying condition if one is established to be causing hyperhiDo not undergo this treatment if you are: • Pregnant • Breastfeeding • Allergic to any of the ingredients in anti-wrinkle injections • Living with a neuromuscular disorder (such as myasthenia gravis) We will not inject anti-wrinkle injections for treating hyperhidrosis if there is an infection at the injection site.
What causes excessive sweating?
Excessive sweating can be due to a variety of reasons and the most common reason is the genetic predisposition. Apart from that secondary causes like hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. Hyperhidrosis can be classified into two types mainly: Primary hyperhidrosis: Most of people have a genetic inclination for hyperhidrosis and include 30-50% of the affected population*. In the majority of these patients, the cause is unknown. Secondary hyperhidrosis: The condition may also arise due to an underlying health condition. The most common diseases causing excessive sweating include hyperthyroidism, obesity, adrenal gland disorders, and Parkinson’s disease. anti-wrinkle injections is used to treat Hyperhidrosis. The best treatment for secondary hyperhidrosis is to treat the underlying cause, which will normally reduce the excessive sweating, if that is not possible e.g. in Parkinson’s disease, anti-wrinkle injections can be used to improve the excessive sweating.If you have new hyperhidrosis we recommend that you seek advice from GP in first instance so that causes of secondary hyperhidrosis can be ruled out.
How to stop excessive sweating?
The experienced doctors at Dr Leah Clinics treat hyperhidrosis using anti-wrinkle injections injections. This is a quick and straightforward method, which is highly effective and can be life changing for those who are troubled by excessive sweating. When used to treat axilla (underarm) hyperhidrosis, anti-wrinkle injections in the armpits is administered via a series of injections to prevent the sweat glands from excessive sweating. The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes. This is a safe, well-established procedure that has been used for many years both in the NHS and private clinics.* Dr Leah Clinics use anti-wrinkle injections to treat excessive sweating in the following areas: Excessive scalp sweating Excessive forehead sweating Excessive armpit sweating (Excessive foot sweating and excessive hand sweating is treated at our Essex clinic only (Dr Manav)) Please note that our hyperhidrosis treatment (and all other injectable procedures) are undertaken by our doctors, who are skilled and experienced in performing this treatment.
How does hyperhidrosis treatment work?
Anti-wrinkle injections treatment for hyperhidrosis effectively targets excessive sweating by blocking the nerve signals that activate sweat glands. This condition, known as hyperhidrosis, causes uncontrollable perspiration in specific areas of the body, such as the armpits, palms, or feet. By injecting anti-wrinkle injections into these areas, the nerve signals responsible for sweating are disrupted, preventing the glands from becoming active. The treatment is safe and generally well-tolerated, with minor potential side effects. Within just a few days after the procedure, patients can experience a significant reduction in sweating.