Excess Sweating

Hyperhidrosis: Sweating is a natural body function needed for the regulation of body temperature. There are five million sweat glands throughout the body and about two-thirds of these glands are situated in the hands. The secretion of sweat is controlled by the sympathetic or (vegetative) nervous system. In approximately 1% of the population, the nerves are over-stimulated and sweat is produced far greater than needed to keep a constant Temperature. This condition is referred to as Hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweating may be episodic or continuous. Profuse sweating may be caused by warm weather, emotional stress, or for no reason at all. The hands, feet and armpits are the most common locations. The condition usually starts during adolescence and is lifelong.

Axillary hyperhidrosis (sweating of the armpits) that does not respond to topical antiperspirants may be treated with Botox®. When injected into areas of the skin that produce excess sweat, effectively reduces sweat production for many months. Botox®™ injections to the sweat-producing areas of the armpits can frequently provide relief for as long as 6 months. Botox®™ injections are also an effective remedy for palmar hyperhidrosis (sweating of the palms of the hands) and relief can last many months. However, the pain involved in the administration of Botox® to the hands along with occasional problems related to muscle weakness can make Botox®™ a less desirable form of therapy for treating palmar hyperhidrosis. 

The visible signs of aging cannot be fully avoided, but can be dramatically minimized. The key is maintenance and to do it as gently as possible. As far as the skin is concerned there are two types of aging — intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic aging involves the inevitable; as we grow older, our skin naturally becomes thinner and drier. A diminished amount of collagen makes the skin less elastic. What used to bounce back begins to sag. Static, deep wrinkles may begin appearing. The rate of these events is genetically determined for each person; the process first becomes noticeable between the ages of 30 and 35.

Extrinsic aging results from exposure to the environment. Extrinsic aging is the critical element in determining who looks older or younger than their biological age. Exposure to sunlight is a key contributor to extrinsic aging. Photoaging occurs when elastin and a collagen breakdown are not replaced, causing fine lines and wrinkles to intensify. Photoaging also causes pigment changes with development of age spots and uneven skin tone. Spider veins and dilated capillaries are another sign of photoaged skin.
Lifestyle choices also have an impact on extrinsic aging. Cigarette smoking contributes to the breakdown of elastin and collagen and impairs the body's healing capacity.
The simplest way to see the contrast between intrinsic and extrinsic aging is to compare skin commonly exposed to the sun (face, hands, and neck) and skin not exposed to the sun (usually on the breasts, inner arms or buttocks).

At MBA Clinics we use the Lumenis Lightsheer Desire hair removal system, which is one of the leading machines on the market. It can treat all skin types from fair to asian and darker skin tones.

The treatment is very comfortable beacuse of the cool tip handpiece and cryo cooling technique, making a fast and suprisingly upainful treatment. The laser heats the hair follicle to a degree that causes the root to die and detach itself permanently. Hair will become thinner and eventually you will be hair free after a minimum of 6 to 8 treatments depending on the individual. Treatments are usually 4 weeks apart. 

A full free consultation and patch test is required before treatment. Discounts available on courses booked. 

HIFU is high intensity focused ultrasound. At MBA clinics Beaconsfield, we use the ULTRAFORMER 3 which is the leading HIFU machine on the market, high powered and direct to the area focused on. It is not only a revolutionary lifting treatment with proven results, but will plump fine lines and help with pore size, and skin texture. We also can treat fat with more intense handpieces, on most areas of the body. It is especially good for skin tightening after our fat freezing system Coolscullpting, and combined with our PRP treatment for stretch marks and saggy skin.