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The Modern Shift Behind Treatment For Profuse Sweating
Humans sweat. That’s just the fact of life. But if you find yourself sweating through your shirt completely before lunchtime and no antiperspirant helps, you may benefit from treatment with Dr. John Burroughs and the team at Springs Aesthetics. Dr. Burroughs has real solutions to help you tackle this problem.
What Is Hyperhidrosis Exactly?
The body needs to sweat. It’s how we’re designed to cool ourselves down. But people living with hyperhidrosis sweat more than they need to survive.
Hyperhidrosis isn’t the same as sweating after a super tough workout. Hyperhidrosis is when you soak through your clothes just going about your regular day. And things like worrying about body odor after you’ve just showered.
How Does Hyperhidrosis Underarm Treatment Work?
At Springs Aesthetics, we offer several approaches to help you manage excess underarm sweating.
- Radiofrequency technology: Fractora and Morpheus use specially designed tips to deliver thermal energy to the glands beneath your skin. They can permanently destroy sweat glands.
- Subdermal radiofrequency: This is usually the first treatment with a FaceTite or AccuTite handpiece. It goes deeper right from the start and from below and in the depths of the glands.
- Botulinum injections: A popular pick that can cut back sweating for many months, even a year. But results aren’t permanent.
Most people see results after three sessions. Every session takes about 45 minutes.
What Results Can I Expect After Treatment?
Almost everyone who sees us for hyperhidrosis will notice a big difference in their sweating and odor. Specifically, a series of three treatments is known to cut sweating down by about 90%. Sometimes even better. You may even find yourself only reaching for your antiperspirant once a week after that.
You’ll first start noticing results within a few weeks. Some people, after just one session. Others will need the full series. It depends on your body and how it responds.
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New Patients: (719) 749-3606 | Existing Patients: (719) 473-8801
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Do Any of These Treatments Hurt?
Most patients say they feel some pressure but not really much pain. But our team does everything they can to make you completely comfortable. Before your treatment starts, you’ll get a topical and local anesthetic so the area is nice and numb.
If you have any anxiety about pain, we offer Pro-Nox nitrous oxide and oral sedation.
Do These Treatments Work?
Generally, most patients (90%) get a good to outstanding response. Some have had responses lasting well over 6-7 years. A few patients have benefited from a single treatment, a year or two later, depending upon their personal preferences. Most patients, however, have not required touch-up treatments.
What’s the Cost of Treatment?
It really depends on your response, but most do best with a series of three sessions roughly 3-4 weeks apart. But the team at Springs Aesthetics will walk you through pricing during your appointment. We also offer financing through Cherry, CareCredit, and Alphaeon.
Am I a Good Fit for This Treatment?
If you have axillary (armpit) sweating that’s interfering with your daily life, you might be a good fit for this treatment. It works well for people who are overall in good health. Also, this treatment works for all skin tones and types.
If you have an indwelling electronic device or you’re pregnant, this isn’t recommended for you at this time.
If you are struggling with excessive sweating in Colorado Springs, Colorado, you don’t have to face it alone. Our dedicated team is here to help you find effective treatment options tailored to your needs. Simply give us a call at (719) 749-3606, and we will assist you in scheduling an appointment to start your journey towards greater comfort and confidence.
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John Burroughs, M.D.
Dr. John Burroughs specializes in eyelids, orbits, and faces and has performed over 20,000 related procedures. His role in oculofacial plastic surgeries has been highly appreciated.
He is an alumnus of the Air Academy High School, University of Texas, and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine), Maryland. He later followed a transitional internship and ophthalmology residency in San Antonio, TX, and has decades of aesthetic treatment experience.
Dr. Burroughs is American Board of Ophthalmology-certified and is a Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons, the Oculofacial Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of many other associations. He is a lifelong learner and teacher.