It’s that time of year again when we don our finest and head off to Christmas functions ranging from work dos to family occasions and weddings.
While we ladies are worried about unsightly sweat marks appearing on our light and delicate silk dresses, spare a thought for the gentlemen looking dapper in their suits in steaming 28-degree temperatures!
Most of us can weather a bit of heat by taking advantage of the shade and sipping on a cool drink. But if you naturally run on the hot side, the perils of excessive sweating can completely disrupt normal daily activities and leave you feeling socially awkward and embarrassed.
Lifting a glass to toast friends and family only to display a damp, unsightly underarm is not the look anyone’s aiming for on a formal occasion.
Hyperhidrosis is a common condition where the nerves that signal the sweat glands are overactive which causes you to sweat excessively. Not only does this condition leave embarrassing wet marks on your clothing but you end up feeling like a sticky hot mess and physically uncomfortable when you should be relaxed and enjoying the festivities of the occasion. Luckily, there is a solution!
Traditional treatments for excessive sweating, such as aluminium-based antiperspirants, can be ineffective. Additionally, these products result in white, powdery stripes all over your clothes that not only add to your laundry pile, but can be difficult to wash out, ruining your favourite holiday attire.
However, injectable botulinum toxin is an effective treatment that can banish unsightly sweat marks, ensuring that you stay fresh feeling throughout the warmer months. At Clinic 42, hyperhidrosis treatment can be safely and easily administered by one of our skilled nurses. Botulinum toxin blocks the chemical signal between the nerve and the overactive sweat gland which reduces perspiration. You will start to see the effect of the treatment within a few days and the maximum effect kicks in within two weeks.
The appointment is super quick, taking just 45 minutes and can be easily slotted into your lunch hour during a busy working week. With zero downtown, you can head straight back to work or out and about with the confidence and reassurance that you will soon be able to look great and feel fresh as a daisy, all day long.
Cost of hyperhidrosis treatment: $999 (nurse only, armpit only, special conditions apply). If you’re interested in finding out more about Hyperhidrosis for other areas, or any of the other treatments available at Clinic 42, visit the website clinic42.co.nz.
If you’d like to book an appointment to see one of the practitioners, please contact reception on 09 638 4242 or reception@clinic42.co.nz.
Botulinum toxin injections are Prescription Medicines for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet round the eyes. Botulinum toxin injections have risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if botulinum toxin injections are right for you. For further information ask your doctor or go to www.medsafe.govt.nz
