Medical treatments.
Hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating)
Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is characterised by abnormally increased sweating, in excess of what is required to regulate body temperature. The underarms are commonly affected by this condition, due to the high concentration of sweat glands in this area. Hyperhidrosis treatments have been found to be highly effective in the treatment of excessive sweating. This treatment produces temporary loss of nerve supply to the sweat glands, resulting in a local reduction of sweating.
The objective of this treatment is to reduce underarm sweating to a tolerable and physiologically normal level, rather than achieving anhidrosis (no sweating). Results typically last 4-6 months. Please note that if there is an underlying medical condition causing increased sweating, this needs to be investigated by a doctor before undergoing treatment.
For more information about this treatment (including cost) please email info@buttercosmeticandskin.com.au or book a complimentary Butter consultation.
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Some patients are not suitable for hyperhidrosis treatments. Please contact us if you have booked a hyperhidrosis treatment and any of the following apply to you:
1. You have previously had a reaction to a cosmetic wrinkle or hyperhidrosis treatment
2. You are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
3. You suffer from neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or Eaton Lambert syndrome
4. You have an active infection in the treatment area
To reduce your risk of hyperhidrosis treatment complications, we recommend that you:
• Do not seek any injectable treatments in the same treatment area in the four weeks prior to your appointment
• Do not book any whooping cough or tetanus vaccinations in the four weeks prior to/following your appointment
• Avoid drinking alcohol or taking medications that increase your risk of bruising (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) for at least 24-48 hours prior to your appointment unless prescribed for a medical reason
• Shave your underarms at least 24 hours prior to your appointment
•Complete your medical questionnaire form prior to arriving to the clinic (this will be sent to you via SMS)
• Contact us ASAP if you become unwell before your appointment, or develop an infection or cold sore
• Avoid using deodorants or any products on your underarms in the 24 hours prior to your treatment
• Shower on the morning of your treatment
• Practice hand hygiene upon arrival to the clinic and avoid touching your underarms
• Come to your appointment prepared to discuss your medical history, a list of your current medications (including dosage/frequency taken), your allergies, any skin conditions and information about previous cosmetic treatments/planned cosmetic treatments
Treatment details and aftercare instructions will be provided following your hyperhidrosis treatment.
Hay fever
Hay fever is a term referring to allergic rhinitis, a condition that is estimated to affect 19% of the Australian population. Symptoms of hay fever may include a runny, itchy or blocked nose, sneezing, or watering, redness and irritation of the eyes. These symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction to the inner linings of the nose, occurring seasonally or throughout the year. Common triggers of hay fever include house dust, animal fur, pollens, fungal spores, air pollutants and occupational sources.
Hay fever symptoms can significantly impact a sufferer’s daily activities. Our non-invasive, needle-free hay fever treatment involves applying medication into the nasal passage. This medication blocks the nerve receptors in the nasal cavity and has been proven to reduce the inflammatory response to environmental factors causing hay fever symptoms. Most patients will experience a reduction in symptoms within one to two weeks. Patients with severe hay fever may require a second treatment.
We recommend booking this treatment every six months, or seasonally as your symptoms arise. For more information about this treatment (including cost) please email info@buttercosmeticandskin.com.au or book a complimentary Butter consultation.
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Some patients are not suitable for hay fever treatments. Please contact us if you have booked a hay fever appointment and any of the following apply to you:
1. You have previously had a reaction to a cosmetic wrinkle or hay fever treatment
2. You are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
3. You suffer from neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or Eaton Lambert syndrome
4. You have an infection in your nose
To reduce your risk of hay fever treatment complications, we recommend that you:
• Do not book any whooping cough or tetanus vaccinations in the four weeks prior to/following your appointment
• Avoid drinking alcohol or taking medications that increase your risk of bruising (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) for at least 24-48 hours prior to your appointment unless prescribed for a medical reason
• Complete your medical questionnaire form prior to arriving to the clinic (this will be sent to you via SMS)
• Contact us ASAP if you become unwell before your appointment, or develop an active infection or cold sore
• Avoid using nasal sprays or any products within your nasal passage in the 24 hours prior to your treatment
• Practice hand hygiene upon arrival to the clinic and avoid touching your nose
• Come to your appointment prepared to discuss your medical history, a list of your current medications (including dosage/frequency taken), your allergies, any skin conditions and information about previous cosmetic treatments/planned cosmetic treatments
Treatment details and aftercare instructions will be provided following your hay fever treatment.
