LASER TREATMENT OF HYPER SWEATING

Sweating is a normal body process. There are approximately 2-3 million sweat glands on the human body, and there are on average 300 glands per 1 cm2. A person secretes from several ml to several liters of sweat a day. If he didn't sweat, his body would overheat. The thermoregulatory functions of the sweat glands are controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, supplying the glands with postsynaptic cholinergic fibers.

The cause of excessive sweating is increased activity of sweat glands. This most often applies to specific body parts such as armpits, feet, hands, hips, neck or groin area.

Treatment of excessive sweating with a laser gives lasting effects without the need for repeated treatments. A doctor qualifies you for laser treatments. It pays attention to discolorations and pigmented moles as well as the number, diameter, color and depth of skin lesions, and takes into account individual sensitivity, location and skin reaction. People qualified for the treatment undergo a laser test in order to optimally select the energy to obtain the best effect with the smallest amount.

In our center we use a Nd: YAG laser, a neodymium-jag laser from Fotona Spectro SP with a light wavelength of 1064nm. It is the deepest penetrating laser beam available on global markets, thanks to which it can destroy large-diameter vessels deeply hidden under the skin. At the same time, thanks to homogeneous penetration, it has a very wide range of applications and minimizes the risk of tissue damage. Clinical reports confirm: a) the Nd:YAG laser wavelength is associated with generating the greatest thermal volume in the subcutaneous tissue and has a low probability of causing damage to the adjacent dermis; b) thanks to the pulsed mode of operation of the Nd:YAG laser (QCW), it has a significantly greater ability to coagulate blood vessels compared to diode lasers operating in the continuous wave (CW) mode. Therefore, the Fotona Spectro SP Laser, thanks to the highest power and advanced safety systems, is the fastest and safest laser on the market.

Causes of increased sweating:

• physiological:
  
  
  • hot climate, high air humidity
  • physical exercise
  • emotions, stress
  • eating certain spices, strong coffee, tea, chocolate
  • obesity
  
  
  
• symptomatic:
  
  
  • hormonal disorders (hyperthyroidism, diabetes)
  • neurological diseases (e.g. Ross syndrome, auriculotemporal syndrome, neuropathies)
  • infections with high fever, tuberculosis
  • menopause in women and andropause in men
  • some cancers

Causes of increased sweating:

• physiological:
  
  
  • hot climate, high air humidity
  • physical exercise
  • emotions, stress
  • eating certain spices, strong coffee, tea, chocolate
  • obesity
  
  
  
• symptomatic:
  
  
  • hormonal disorders (hyperthyroidism, diabetes)
  • neurological diseases (e.g. Ross syndrome, auriculotemporal syndrome, neuropathies)
  • infections with high fever, tuberculosis
  • menopause in women and andropause in men
  • some cancers

Treatment of excessive sweating

• General recommendations:
  
  
  • hygiene, herbal baths for hands and feet (oak bark, mint, walnut leaves, sage, chamomile, birch bark) soak twice a week for about 30 minutes.
  • wearing loose-fitting clothes made of natural fibers
  • frequent change of clothes/shoes
  • avoiding coffee, alcohol and spicy spices
  • reduction of stress, tension and anxiety
  • frequent airing of the workplace
  
  
  
• antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride - temporarily close sweat ducts. They are used at night, initially every day, then applications are reduced to once every 2-3 weeks. The effectiveness is up to 90%, but unfortunately over time they may cause skin irritation.
• general treatment:
  
  
  • sedatives, anticholinergics (e.g. Bellergot)
  • herbal infusions, e.g. sage tea, herbal drops
  • homeopathic medicines

What does the laser treatment of hyperhidrosis look like

The treatment involves irradiating the sweat glands with a laser beam, which causes their overheating and irreversible destruction. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. After the procedure, the previously administered anesthesia is removed using a suction device. Sweat glands that are sensitive to high temperature die following the treatment. They do not regenerate, so the effect of the therapy is permanent and there is no need to repeat it. In the skilled hands of a doctor, the procedure is safe.

Contraindications to laser therapy:

• Diabetes
• Pacemaker
• Bloathing disorders
• Epilepsy
• Psoriasis (active phase)
• Albinism
• Cancer
• Hormonal diseases
• Neuromuscular conduction disorders
• Active viral or bacterial lesions on the skin
• Use of certain medications:
  
  
  • Medicines that reduce blood clotting; anticoagulants, e.g. aspirin
  • Steroids
  • Photosensitizing drugs: some antibiotics, e.g. tetracycline, doxycycline, vitamin A derivatives, some cardiological drugs and others, e.g. furagine
  • Use of some herbs: marigold, St. John's wort

Why do we treat excessive sweating with Nd:YAG and Er:YAG lasers FOTONA SPECTRO SP?

Fotona neodymium-jagum Nd:YAG and Er:YAG lasers are modern devices enabling a number of procedures in the field of surgery, dermatology and aesthetic medicine. The spectrum of applications is very wide, ranging from laser epilation, through acne treatment, photorejuvenation, to the treatment of skin cancer, removal of varicose veins and laser lipolysis procedures. The Spectro SP laser achieves maximum effects with a minimum depth of laser beam penetration. This laser is the ideal tool for fast, cold ablation.

The average power in quasi-continuous pulse mode is 30 WAT. The competition doesn't even come close to this result. Thanks to this, treatments are performed much faster and more effective. In the hands of a doctor, this laser is an almost perfect tool.

Nd:YAG laser Photons with long pulses is characterized by homogeneous penetration and low absorption by tissue chromophores. These two advantages allow the Nd:YAG laser to reach deeper structures without damaging the epidermis, regardless of skin type.

Innovation of the Nd:YAG and Er:YAG lasers Fotona Spectro SP:

This laser is equipped with a number of innovative solutions such as EFC (impulse feedback control) - a system that provides a previously unavailable level of control over the energy of the laser beam pulse. Thanks to each calibration of the device, the laser always provides a beam with precisely defined parameters, which increases the safety and effectiveness of the treatment. Another innovation in Fotona Spectro SP lasers is the VSP system (variable square pulse - a patented solution) that allows the generation of a pulse with given parameters with a negligible rise and fall time of the pulse energy. This increases the efficiency of the laser beam and simultaneously improves the effectiveness and speed of treatment compared to other devices.

Thanks to the highest power and advanced safety system, the Fotona Spectro SP laser is the fastest and safest laser on the market.

The security of the Fotona Spectro SP system is:

• EFC (impulse feedback control)

  Thanks to this system, we avoid a decrease in laser power during the treatment, which could lead to weaker or incomplete results. We also do not have to worry about energy surges that may cause tissue damage.

• VSP (variable square pulse)

  Unlike other systems, where there is a sudden jump in energy and then a slow decrease, in the Fotona Spectro SP system the pulse energy distribution is even. This protects us against overheating and tissue burns. At the same time, the effectiveness and safety of treatments are radically improved.

The effectiveness of the Fotona Spectro SP system is:

The neodymium-Jag laser with a wavelength of 1064 nm is the deepest penetrating laser beam available on the market, thanks to which it can destroy large-diameter vessels hidden deep under the skin. At the same time, thanks to homogeneous penetration, it has a very wide range of applications and minimizes the risk of tissue damage. High power in quasi-continuous pulse mode is 30 Watts. The competition doesn't even come close to Siudo's result. Thanks to this, treatments performed with the Fotona Spectro SP system are much faster and more effective. With this laser system, all patient needs can be met, achieving excellent clinical results and unprecedented gentleness.