Are you one of those girls that always wears dark colors so your pit stains don’t show up at a party? It’s a sucky problem, but you’re not the only one frustrated by sweaty clothing disasters. However, a new treatment was just approved in the UK called Laser Sweat Ablation, which started in Brazil and uses a laser to burn underarm sweat glands. Says Daily Mail,
Previously, one of the few options for people with sweat problems has been major surgery conducted under general anaesthetic to cut nerves in the chest that lead to the sweat glands.
Celebrities including former Miss England and Celebrity Big Brother contestant Danielle Lloyd have also resorted to injections of anti-wrinkle treatment Botox under the arms, which offers a temporary solution.
The new technique, called Laser Sweat Ablation, is said to be able to help cure everything from minor sweat problems to axillary hyperhidrosis – excessive, uncontrollable sweating which can cause enormous discomfort and embarrassment.
But experts are concerned that the procedure means patients will seek surgical treatment even if their condition could be better dealt with by behavioural therapists.
They say some cases of excessive sweating can be caused by nerves or psychological problems.
They also claim that surgery on the underarm area has a high likelihood of complications because it can become easily infected, and that it should be considered a last-resort treatment.
The procedure is about $4800 US, and claims to leave minimal scarring. Would you consider it?
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