SDLA® - Subdermal Laser Ablation - Minimally Invasive Treatment for Excessive Sweating of the Armpits, Chest, Stomach, Back, Groin, Legs, Thighs, or Feet.

Introduction

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can be a stressful condition that may lead to tremendous social embarrassment. When conservative treatments such as antiperspirants, medications, and botulinum toxin are only temporarily effective, there is a new minimally invasive surgical treatment provided in our San Antonio office. Past surgical treatment options using gland excision or liposuction have a long recovery time and complications that most would consider to be unacceptable for the treatment of sweating and odor. However, a new technique is now being offered by Dr. Nielson called Sub-Dermal Laser Ablation (SDLA®).

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Underam Sweating.  Patient from Dallas, TX.
Before Severe Armpit Sweat.	After Reduced Armpit Sweat.

Dr. Nielson's SDLA® technique can help manage excessive hyperhidrosis of the:

• Chest
• Underarms
• Abdomen
• Back
• Groin
• Legs
• Thighs
• Feet

The SDLA® may be the treatment you have dreamed about if you experience hyperhidrosis that soaks through your clothing and leaves embarrassing sweat stains.   Imagine not having to change your shirt three times a day.  The SDLA® can significantly decrease your hyperhidrosis and improve your quality of life. Call today to schedule a free phone consultation with Dr. Nielson so he can explain what SDLA® can do for you. 

Call 1-877-837-9379 toll free or submit a questionnaire.

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Symptoms

Consider SDLA® if you experience any of these symptoms:

• Excessive underarm and/or foot sweating malodor.
• Excessive sweating on the underarms, chest, under breasts, abdomen, back, groin, legs, thighs, or feet.
• Compensatory sweating after a sympathectomy.

Bromohidrosis (also spelled Bromhidrosis) is malodorous sweat that may occur in the axilla and feet. In most cases it is associated with:

• Hyperhidrosis.
• Apocrine glands dysfunction.
• Bacterial and fungal infections.
• Fatty acids decomposition producing distinctive odor.
• Certain foods such as garlic, onion and excessive protein ingestion.
• Heavy metals:  arsenic

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Treatment

• Treatment of the cause if possible.
• General cleaning of the body and frequent bathing.
• Changing of socks and underwear repeatedly and using lightweight clothes.
• Avoid excess heat and humidity. Avoid certain types of food such as excess proteins, garlic, and spices.
• Aeration of the area.
• Apply dusting powder to severe areas of hyperhidrosis prior to dressing.
• Soaks for the feet such as potassium permanganate 1: 2000 or formaldehyde solution.
• Over the counter clinical strength deodorants (Certain Dry) or prescription deodorants (Drysol).
• Antibacterial antiseptic soap (Cidal soap).
• Botox injections every 3 to 6 months.
• Oral anticholinergic medications, such as Ditropan XL, Robinul Forte and Symax.

Advantages of SDLA®

• Local Anesthesia.
• Out-Patient Procedure.
• Low Risk, Minimal Side Effects.
• Typically Only One Single Treatment Required vs. Repeat Botox injections every 3 to 6 months.
• Fast Recovery Time.

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Back Sweating.  Patient from San Antonio,TX.
Before Severe Back Sweat.	After Reduced Back Sweat.

Benefits

• Decreases severity of excessive sweating.
• Decreases foul odor.

Risks / Complications

• Reduced hair
• Numbness of skin
• Skin blistering
• Skin erosion
• Hematoma
• Skin necrosis
• Scar contracture
• Shoulder movement limitation
• Brachial nerve injury

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Please contact us for more information on hyperhidrosis by calling 1-877-837-9379 toll free or submit a questionnaire.