Anti Sweat Injections

Anti-Sweat Injections – Muscle relaxant injections for hyperhidrosis – sweaty armpits, feet or palms

Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, can cause significant discomfort and embarrassment for both men and women. It can affect various parts of the body, including the armpits, feet, and palms. If you’re struggling with this condition, you’ll be pleased to know that there is an effective anti-sweat treatment available – muscle relaxant injections. These injections work by reducing sweat production, thereby helping to alleviate the symptoms of hyperhidrosis.

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A muscle relaxant is a non-surgical treatment predominantly utilised in the realm of aesthetics for addressing wrinkles, though it has also proven incredibly effective for tackling excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis. The primary component of this treatment is a neurotoxin that temporarily disrupts the nerve signals responsible for stimulating sweat production, resulting in significantly reduced sweating. This is an efficacious remedy with minimal risk of side effects.

What conditions can instigate excessive sweating?

There are a myriad of factors that can stimulate the sweat glands to produce an excessive amount of sweat. Elements such as an elevated body temperature, emotional triggers, or hormonal fluctuations can activate the nerves responsible for sweat production. For example, a situation that induces anxiety could potentially trigger an episode of excessive sweating. This overactivity in response to such triggers leads to the condition known as hyperhidrosis. In the fight against this condition, the application of muscle relaxant treatments, such as those offered at Centre for Surgery in London, proves highly beneficial.

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Muscle relaxant injections utilise a neurotoxin capable of temporarily modifying the function of various neurotransmitters or blocking the signals they send from the nerves. These injections specifically target and block the nerve signals that stimulate sweat production in sweat glands, hence regulating excessive sweating with their application.

How Effective are Injectable Muscle Relaxants?

Injectable muscle relaxants have proven to be highly effective in treating hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. The UK MHRA has endorsed the use of these injectables for treating excessive underarm sweating, further underscoring their efficacy and safety profile.

The use of injectable muscle relaxants for hyperhidrosis offers several advantages, which include:

Efficacy

The treatment works remarkably well in curbing sweat production, especially in the underarm area.

Duration of Effect

The results from a single treatment session can last anywhere between 3 to 6 months, after which the treatment would need to be repeated to maintain the effects.

Minimal Discomfort

Most patients report only a slight level of discomfort during the administration of the injectable anti-sweat treatment, making it quite a bearable process.

Low Risk

Being a non-surgical or non-invasive procedure, the treatment is associated with very few risks and complications.

No Downtime

This treatment does not necessitate any recovery period, enabling patients to resume their normal routines immediately after undergoing the procedure.

Your specialist at Centre for Surgery may provide you with certain guidelines to adhere to prior to your injectable muscle relaxant procedure. These may include:

Avoid Shaving Underarms

To prevent any irritation or potential complications, it’s advisable to refrain from shaving your underarms for 2 to 3 days prior to the treatment.

Medication Considerations

If you’re currently taking medications such as blood thinners, you may be advised to temporarily halt these a few days before your anti-sweat treatment. This precaution is to minimise the risk of extensive bruising on the skin. Always discuss this with your specialist before making any changes to your medication regime.

Injectable muscle relaxants, while popularly known for their application in treating excessive sweating, have a wide range of other uses. Here are some of the different areas and conditions that can be addressed using these treatments:

Wrinkle Reduction

Forehead lines, crow’s feet around the eyes, and frown lines between the eyebrows can all be smoothed out with these injections.

Migraine Relief

Some people find that muscle relaxant injections can help reduce the frequency and severity of their migraines.

Eyelid Spasm and Strabismus

Conditions like eyelid spasms and strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated with muscle relaxant injections.

Overactive Bladder

In some cases, these injections can be used to treat an overactive bladder when other treatments have not been effective.

Neck Spasms

A condition called cervical dystonia, which causes painful spasms in the neck muscles, can be treated with muscle relaxant injections.

The treatment for excessive sweating using muscle relaxants should be conducted by an expert injector. The procedure is straightforward and typically lasts less than 10 minutes. Most patients tolerate the procedure well without the need for local anaesthesia in the underarm region. However, if you do experience discomfort, our experienced practitioners can apply a topical anaesthetic before proceeding with the injections.

The treatment usually involves several injections, often forming a grid-like pattern over the treatment area. One of the advantages of this procedure is its lack of downtime, allowing you to resume your regular routine immediately after treatment.

Following the procedure, your specialist will guide you through a series of aftercare recommendations to maximise the longevity and effectiveness of the treatment.

Pain Relief

Applying ice or topical numbing agents to the treated area can help to alleviate any discomfort following the procedure.

Avoid Sun Exposure

Excessive sun exposure should be avoided to protect the treated area and to help the healing process.

Deodorant Use

To prevent any potential complications, such as swelling, you should refrain from using deodorant on your underarms for several days after the treatment.

Limit Physical Activity

Any strenuous exercise or vigorous activities should be avoided for at least 2 to 3 days following the procedure. This precaution is in place to prevent the spreading of the neurotoxins to surrounding areas.

What Can You Expect Post-Treatment?

Typically, the effects of the treatment can be expected to last between 4 to 6 months. Adhering to the recommended aftercare routine can potentially prolong these results. To maintain the effects, the treatment should be repeated every six months.