Treating sweaty hands, feet and underarms

Cosmos Clinic is proud to be one of the only clinics in Australia to offer Laser Sweat Ablation.

 Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating is a condition effecting millions of people around the world. Uncontrolled sweating can occur in various parts of the body including the face, hands, feet and underarms. Although high temperatures or stress can increase perspiration, they don't cause hyperhidrosis. Instead, hyperhidrosis may be an inherited trait that stops the body from properly regulating it's temperature. Until recently, excessive sweating has been difficult to control. Purified protein injections are commonly used these days to help offer a temporary solutions however, a new technique known as "Laser sweat ablation" is leading the way in more long term results.

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Laser Sweat Ablation

* The above image illustrates the reduction in sweating 2 weeks after treatment, the black area indicates sweat. This techniques is known as the Starch Iodine test and is commonly used to measure the success of hyperhidrosis / excessive sweating procedures*

Laser Sweat Ablation is a new technique that offers patients a permanent less invasive option for sweaty armpits. There is minimal discomfort and you can resume normal activities the same day. It is based on a infrared laser that generates heat to destroy the sweat glands and results in sweat-free armpits and an end to those socially awkward moments.

Watch a video:  click here (BBC News Website)
 

Other Methods

Excessive sweating of the armpits can also be treated with permanent removal of the sweat glands by the use of the body jet machine. The body jet is able to separate the sweat glands from the adjacent tissues, allowing for the permanent removal of the sweat glands from the skin. This procedure is done under a light sedation and you are able to return to work the following day.

Purified Protein Injections

Excessive sweating of the underarm, face, hands, feet and groin can be effectively treated with purified protein injections (click here for more info) . The area to be treated is assessed for sweating before the injection of the muscle relaxing agent. Approximately 20 injections in each palm and armpit are required. A local anaesthetic  cream is used to reduce the pain. The results can last for up to a year and half.

How Effective Are These Injections?

Patients treated with purified protein injections notice a remarkable improvement in their symptoms. In clinical studies, 95% of patients with hyperhidrosis expericned an improvement in their sweating by an average of 83%.

For more information of to book a consultation please call 1300 138 797 or email info@cosmosclinic.com.au