HYPERHIDROSIS
Hyperhidrosis the medical term for excessive sweating and can affect common areas such as underarms, feet and hands.
Based in Knutsford MAK Clinic is easily accessible from Manchester and surrounding Cheshire areas including Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Northwich and Hale.
MAK Clinic only uses the highest quality of regulated products and all procedures are performed by registered healthcare professionals.
Hyperhidrosis can have a detrimental effect on people’s socialand work life. Hyperhidrosis is not a temporary condition and many people who suffer have likely been suffering for years.
Hot or cold the sweating is constant and individuals can expect symptoms such as wetness and staining of clothing, clammy hands, soggy smelly feet which can make for a miserable existence. Individuals may avoid interacting with colleagues, friends, partners and family due to embarrassment which can lead to isolation and possible mental health issues.
How Does it Work?
Botulinum toxin is one of the easiest, quickest and most effective treatments available to greatly decrease excessive sweating.
Treatment of hyperhidrosis involves injecting botulinum toxin into the identified areas. When a medication like Botox® is injected it blocks the action of the nerves that supply the eccrine sweat gland, this prevents the glands from producing sweat.
The effects generally start to take place after a few days with an estimated 90% of individuals seeing an improvement in their condition after a week.
Botox® blocks the nerve endings, but after approximately 6-8 months new nerve endings grow to replace them. The duration of the effects is an average 6-8 months but can last up to a year.
While sweating is an essential function for temperature control, the underarms have less than 2% of the body’s sweat glands. The treatment has no effect on body thermoregulation and compensatory sweating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it make me sweat elsewhere?
No, treatment is targeted to the selected area and does not have any implications on any other areas.
How long will the procedure take?
Following a full consultation and medical assessment (30mins) the procedure should take no longer than 20 minutes.
HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?
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£30 consultation fee is required to secure a booking, this is deductible
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