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Chief Surgeon
Yannis Alexandrides, M.D. F.A.C.S. has over 10 years experience practising cosmetic surgery. He has been featured in many television documentaries and is 'surgeon to the stars'.His professional and gentle approach instills both confidence and trust in his patients.
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Sweating is necessary to control our body temperature during times of exercise and in warm/hot surroundings. Sweating is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system. In up to 1.0% of the population, this system is revved-up and works at a very high level, causing sweating to occur at inappropriate times in specific areas of the body. This condition is known as hyperhidrosis. SymptomsHyperhidrosis can occur in many different areas of the body; however it most commonly appears in the armpits (axillae). Regardless of where it is located, hyperhidrosis presents an embarrassing problem to those experiencing it. Hyperhidrosis is not a temporary condition. Many people who suffer from it have suffered for many years, usually from adolescence. Whether hot or cold, the sweating is constant. One very effective way of treating this excessive sweating in the armpit is the use of botulism toxin. What is Botox?Botulinum Toxin, otherwise know as 'Botox' is a treatment given by injection into the skin. This drug has been used for many years to treat muscle spasms affecting the face, eyes and neck and for foot problems in children with cerebral palsy. It is also used for cosmetic purposes. It is a preparation of protein and when small doses are injected into the skin, it blocks the nerves that supply the eccrine glands, this prevents the glands from producing sweat. Botox permanently blocks the nerve endings, but over about 6 months, new nerve endings grow to replace them so a repeat treatment will be required to maintain the effect. If you wish to find out how Botox for hyperhidrosis can benefit you please contact the clinic for a free consultation and assessment. |