Heat Wave Sees Surge in Sweat Cure Enquiries

Recent warm weather sparks 45% rise in enquiries for Botox to treat excessive sweating at Transform.

2011-08-12

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, August 12, 2011 (Press-News.org) While many Britons enjoyed the recent heatwave, taking the chance to lie back and top up their tans, for others it only served to heighten their fears of damp armpits and clammy hands.

As a result, Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group recorded a 45% surge in enquiries into use of BOTOX injections a treatment for excessive sweating over a three-day period of the heatwave as the nation become more perspiration-conscious.

Known as hyperhidrosis, the condition sees sweat glands become overactive, something often made worse during periods of hot weather. During the procedure, BOTOX injections stop excessive sweating by blocking nerve impulses, meaning sufferers needn't worry about sticky armpits and clammy hands affecting their confidence.

Reviewing the data, spokesperson for the Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group Shami Thomas commented: "In summer, most people become increasingly aware of sweating, and for some people excessive sweating can become almost unbearable.

"Our hyperhidrosis treatment is a simple solution for a common problem, which leaves patients more confident and gives them the freedom to wear what they want and enjoy summer to the full."

EDITORS NOTES
- Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group is Britain's largest and most popular cosmetic surgery group network with 35 years experience and 24 clinics across the UK
- Transform offers a comprehensive and extensive post-operative care programme, which is included in the cost of the treatments. The programme serves to ensure that recovery is as swift and problem free as possible.
- Transform work with highly qualified and specialist cosmetic surgeons and nursing staff.
www.transforminglives.co.uk

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