Botox^® injections
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At SWEAT BREAKER we aim to treat excessive sweating by a simple, non-surgical procedure to give you a new, dry and confident lifestyle.

Many people are unable to use deodorants due to skin reactions, and the recent links of the use of antiperspirants to the development of breast cancer which has caused much concern. We therefore find Botox^® to be the most effective and easiest treatment at keeping excessive sweating under control.

The decision to have any form of treatment is a very important one and it is vital that you have expert advice and answers to all the questions that you may have.

Prior to any treatment, our highly trained and friendly staff will talk you through the procedure and provide you with help and guidance tailored to your individual needs. On the day of your appointment, you will have a final consultation with one of our specialist medical team.

Botox^® is a treatment given by injection into the skin. It is recommended for the treatment of axillary (underarms) hyperhidrosis and has been used for over 20 years to treat muscle spasm and is very safe and effective.

Using a very fine needle, a tiny amount of the solution is injected into the skin in about 10 to 15 sites spaced about 1cm apart. Sometimes an iodine and starch test is used to locate the area where sweating is greatest. Treatment causes only mild discomfort and normally takes about 30 minutes.

Botox^® blocks the actions of the nerves that supply the eccrine glands, thus preventing them from producing sweat. Treatment totally blocks the nerve endings for about 6-12 weeks before new nerve endings start to form. This means the effects of the treatment last for several months but will eventually wear off, after an average of 7 months.

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