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Hyperhidrosis
Are you looking for a lifestyle change? Don’t be concerned with underarm sweating or odor in Houston, Texas. Do you feel like changing your clothes multiple times a day? Do you have to do the dreaded sniff test before happy hour?
Are you concerned about the long-term effects of deodorants and antiperspirants? Underarm sweating and odor can be an embarrassing situation for many people, especially in the hot and humid Houston climate. While most people think it only happens when the weather is hot, it also can certainly cause so much discomfort during cold sweater weather. Primary Hyperhidrosis is defined as excessive body sweating with no true known cause. Not only can it affect the underarms, but also the palms of the hands, soles of the feet and even the face. Keep in mind that sweating is a natural, important biologic process that helps regulate our body temperature. However, in patients with hyperhidrosis, the sweat glands are overly active producing more sweat than is necessary.
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Patients suffer from not only considerable negative physical issues, but also significant emotional effects as a result. These feelings include embarrassment, shame, self-consciousness, helplessness, and difficulty with intimate relationships.
Approximately 4.8% of the US population or more than 15 million people currently suffer from hyperhidrosis. Of these, only 51% have discussed treatment options with their healthcare professional per recent Dermatology studies. Contributing to patient’s embarrassment is the fact that there is a social stigma in popular culture associated with sweating. There is a perception that people who sweat do not care about their personal hygiene. This makes it difficult to talk with their doctors about their situation. People between the ages of 18-39 have the highest prevalence of this condition. In some cases, those who are dealing with this hyperhidrosis have kept silent for more than 10 years. It is also prevalent in the teenage years. It can be so socially devastating that patients do not even discuss their condition with their own family members. In the younger age group, unfortunately this can end up with bullying and severely decreasing their self-confidence.
Call Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Houston, Texas today to learn more about these services and improve your confidence… which is priceless!
We are conveniently located off I-10 in the Spring Valley area, which is close to Katy, Memorial, The Heights, and The Galleria. Please contact us today at 281-242-1061 or email us to schedule your initial consultation or the procedure of your choice.
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Dr. Ravi Somayazula and Dr. Swapna Gopathi, are Board-Certified Physicians, while using a patient-centered approach and spend as much time as needed to make each patient feel special and respected—not just another person walking through the door. As a team, a one-of-a-kind treatment plan is created to address concerns from head to toe with the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques, including: Breast Augmentation (Implants), Tummy Tucks, Liposuction, Mommy Makeovers, miraDry®, Botox®, Dermal Fillers, and AVÉLI ® Cellulite treatment. Working side-by-side, Dr. Ravi and Dr. Gopathi strive to create a long-lasting relationship with each patient, meeting any new aesthetic needs as they arise. Together, the staff at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics take each patient step-by-step through their cosmetic journey to achieve the desired aesthetic results.
