Ethos Medical | Aesthetic Non Surgical Treatments

Hyperhidrosis
You don’t wear the nice shirt you like, because you are afraid to sweat through it. Sounds familiar?
Hyperhidrosis is the medical name given to the condition of excessive sweating. This problem is usually localized in the underarms, palms and soles. To some it is a minor annoyance. But for those who suffer from excessive sweating it is a serious consideration that can affect daily life, relationships and careers. Many people, even some doctors don’t understand the problem and dismiss the symptoms as merely troublesome. But this problem can be solved.
Hyperhidrosis starts from £650.00
FACTS ABOUT EXCESS SWEATING
•	Every person has 2 to 4 million sweat glands present under the lower part of the skin.
•	It affects 3-5% of the population or in other words 1 in 20 people suffer from severe hyperhidrosis which usually starts during the teens and twenties. Moderate hyperhidrosis is more common and the majority of people suffer from this at some point in their lives.
•	Sweat glands exist to control the body temperature by emitting a watery secretion which should cool the body.
•	Obese people suffer from excessive sweating much more often than thin ones.
•	Women during menopause are more prone to excessive sweating.
•	Metabolic and neurological disorders contribute to heavy sweating.
•	A low blood sugar level can cause hyperhidrosis.
•	Excess sweating can be hereditary.
•	Most sufferers find the problem distressing and this may worsen their condition
HOW DOES IT WORK?
With a simple injection treatment of Botox, sweating in that area can stop. When Botox is placed near the sweat glands the signals to sweat is stopped. It can take a few days or more to work but the results are dramatic. On average, there is over 80% decrease of sweat production in that area that lasts on average 7 months. Remarkably, up to a third of patients can go 1 year before they return for more. Therefore, you are treated once or maximally twice per year and don't have to worry about constantly treating the area.
WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED?
Underarms (axilla) are the most common and easiest place to administer Botox. A simple solution (iodine) is put on the skin to see the exact area a person sweats from and then Botox is injected with tiny needles just under the skin. It takes only minutes to complete.

HANDS
Hands also work very well with Botox. Because the hands are a sensitive area it is common to have some anesthetic cream placed on the palms so that the injections are painless.
FOREHEAD
Botox is extremely affective on this area of sweating. Most sweating occurs near the hair line and drips down the face. With a few simple injections this often very visible area of sweating can treated.
FEET (Plantar)
Feet, like the hands often require some anesthetic before treatment. It is not uncommon to find improvement of the feet after just the hands are treated. Although many people have a high level of satisfaction with treatment of the feet it can sometimes not be as predictable as the hands and underarms as to the degree of treatment success.
COMPLICATIONS FROM BOTOX® COSMETIC
There are a few possible side effects from the BOTOX® Cosmetic injections but they are rare and always reversible. Sometimes an injection is not effective and a repeat is necessary. Patients may see some minor swelling or bruising and on rare occasions. We advise that you do not take any aspirin before your treatment as this can increase the chances of swelling or bruising.
Botox should not be used in people with certain neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis, ALS and Eaton-Lambert syndrome. Anyone with an allergy to any of the components of the formulation should not receive Botox. Botox is best avoided during pregnancy or while nursing.