Finding Relief from Excessive Sweating: Hyperhidrosis Treatment at DS Skin & Lips MedSpa
At DS Skin & Lips MedSpa, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, we understand that excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can significantly impact your daily life and self-esteem. If you’re troubled by excessive underarm sweating that makes you feel self-conscious or interferes with your lifestyle, we encourage you to reach out to our nurse practitioner, Amber DiAngelis, to discuss the variety of treatment options we offer. Let’s learn more about this condition and what can be done to treat it.
What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive sweating, is a condition that can be both embarrassing and inconvenient. The specific cause of this condition remains unidentified; however, it is associated with the hyperactivity of the sweat glands. Hyperhidrosis may impact any part of the body, with the hands, feet, armpits, and face being the areas most frequently affected.
Numerous treatment options are available for hyperhidrosis, including botulinum toxin injections, which are available at our office. Hyperhidrosis can typically be managed effectively with medical treatments. Nevertheless, some individuals might have to take steps to avoid triggers like heat and stress. With the proper treatment approach, however, those suffering from hyperhidrosis can maintain normal and active lifestyles.
What can I expect with hyperhidrosis treatment?
Individuals suffering from hyperhidrosis can now find relief at DS Skin & Lips Medical Spa. Our specialized injectable neurotoxins effectively reduce symptoms of excessive sweating, achieving an impressive average reduction in sweat of 80-85%.
As you prepare for your treatment, there are a few things to expect. First, once your provider has made you comfortable, we will clean and disinfect the treatment area before applying an optional topical anesthetic. While some clients experience mild discomfort, others do not feel the microneedle injections at all.
Depending on the size of the area being treated, neurotoxins are administered via injections just beneath the skin. For example, to effectively treat one underarm, up to 25 small injections may be required. The length of appointments for hyperhidrosis can vary, typically lasting from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the area and the number of areas being treated.
Is there downtime and recovery following hyperhidrosis treatment?
These treatments are non-intrusive, meaning there’s no downtime for recovery, and side effects are minimal. After treatment, it’s common to experience some soreness, redness, and swelling at the injection sites, but these symptoms usually resolve within a few days. You can expect to see a noticeable improvement in just a few days post-treatment, with average results lasting anywhere from 4 to 12 months.
Who can I talk to in the Scottsdale, Arizona, community to learn more?
Amber DiAngelis and her DS Skin & Lips MedSpa team serve Scottsdale, Arizona, area patients who need certain cosmetic services to look and feel their best. If hyperhidrosis has impacted your emotional and physical well-being, it’s time to take charge! Call (480) 864-5100 to request a visit to our office.
