Do You Smell? You might Need To Visit
Dr. Benjamin Tan Alonzo of Beaufaces

You may not smell it, but others would. The telltale signs are that people will be steering clear of you without your knowing why until a friend brutally asks you if you’ve taken a bath recently.

Hyperhidrosis is the excessive perspiration due to the over activity of the sweat glands and this is primarily evident in the underarms, palms, sole, and groin. This disease also leads to the dreaded body odor problems of many individuals that affect their overall hygienic appearance and personal well-being and self esteem.

Many people with this kind of problem become depressed, insecure and very inferior about themselves. Sure they have tried every deodorant around still to no avail leaving them the misery of handling this very awkward problem.

Actually, sweating is a natural body function, which aims to regulate body heat. People need to sweat because excess heat within the body needs to get out. This way, body temperature is naturally regulated. There are times, however, when there is too much sweat that could interact with bacteria in various places of the body. “Sweat glands are scattered all over the body, but we concentrate the surgery on the armpits where body odor is most likely to come from,” Dr. Alonzo points out.

Good news!!! Through the very own surgical innovations of Dr. Alonzo --- each offers complete remedy --- proven safe and effective --- soon your problem will just be a thing of the past. 

INABA’S TECHNIQUE  – This surgical procedure involves direct scraping of the sweat glands using a special tissue shaver invented by Dr. Masumi Inaba of Tokyo, Japan. This medical breakthrough is considered quick and simple which after a week of oral antibiotics and other medications leave only a very minimal scar along the underarm.  

LIPOSUCTION – who says liposuction is just used for removing unwanted fats and bulges? This technique involves liposuction of sweat glands of the axilla using 2 – 4mm cannula.

ALONZO’S TECHNIQUE – it is by harvesting of the remaining sweat glands of the axilla using sharp scissor and cauterization of the remaining hair bulbs.
 
Post surgery:

Surgery only takes 1 to ½ hours under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. There will be swelling and bruising on the operated area, but it will gradually disappear in a few days or weeks. You may feel pain after the anesthesia subsides (like any surgical procedures) it is normal. Dr. Alonzo will prescribe pain and anti-inflammatory medications. You can resume work the day after 2 to 3 days, but avoid strenuous activities for a week or two. Healing period will take weeks and months. 

BEAUFACES also offer a conventional, non-surgical approach to hyperhydrosis through BOTOX. Besides treating wrinkles and expression marks, recent medical research states that Botox can also be used to stop hyperhydrosis. Procedure lasts for half hour. You can go back to work or school immediately after your session.

How is hyperhydrosis treated with botox?

When the botox is injected into the sweat glands, it inhibits the production of acetylcholine and virtually switches off the sweat glands. Acetycholine is a chemical responsible for causing sweat. Botox injections can also be used under the arms, or on the palms of hands, to reduce perspiration by blocking the nerves to sweat glands.

Several injections may be needed for optimal results. Although very effective, Dr. Alonzo stressed that botox injections won’t prevent body odor and the result isn’t permanent. “You'll need more injections in four to eight months. The treatment can be costly and only last from four months to a year. Over all, a botox injection is very effective, and it is for people who opt for a conventional alternative. ”