Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) latest presented in Paris

The latest results and techniques for Laser Sweat Ablation are being presented by members of The Whiteley Clinic LSA research team - Sophie Strong and Mark Whiteley - in Paris this weekend.

The research being presented shows the 2 and a half years results of Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) for axillary hyperhidrosis (sweating from arm-pits), results of Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) for Bromhidrosis (body odour), how we optimised the laser energy used in Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) and the use of endoscopy in Laser Sweat Ablation - Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation (ELSA).

Details of the presentations are:

Oral presentation:

• Early report on effectiveness of Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) to treat Bromhidrosis - Sophie Strong

 e-papers:

• Optimising laser technique in Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) - An in-vitro study using porcine skin - Sophie Strong, Mark Whiteley
• Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation (ELSA) - a new technique for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis - Mark Whiteley
• 2.5 year results of Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) for axillary hyperhidrosis - Mark Whiteley  

Patient experience of LSA for hyperhidrosis

Experience from a 20 year old male undergoing Laser Sweat Ablation at The Whiteley Clinic 8 weeks ago:

"As a 20 year old student, suffering from hyperhidrosis was a daily struggle that affected nearly every decision of daily life. Never could I wear what I wanted or feel comfortable in social situations without several layers of clothes on to hide the sweat patches. With the thought of graduating next year and trying to find a job with the constant fear in the back of my mind that everyone is judging me for sweating, I knew I had to do something drastic and permanent.

Having tried everything from acupuncture and high-strength deodorants to iontophoresis and prescription medications, my GP told me it was something I would just have to live with, an opinion I strongly disagreed with and refused to believe.

I found the Whitely Clinic online and when I went for my consultation I couldn't have been made to feel more comfortable. Dr Whiteley was extremely knowledgable and honest about the entire process, and the sweat test confirmed that not only did I have hyperhidrosis, but it was one of the worst cases he'd seen.

When I came back for the operation I was excited to finally get rid of this condition however having a phobia of needles and operations I was absolutely terrified at the same time. The nurses couldn't have been more friendly and were there throughout the operation to keep my mind off what was going on. The operation lasted about an hour and thanks to the anaesthetic I was completely numbed and it was nowhere near as bad as I had expected, instead it was actually quite a laugh with the Doctor and the Nurses and the radio in the background.

I was slightly sore after the operation but this was kept at bay with the pain killers The Whiteley Clinic gave me, and I was driving again the next day. A week later the bruising had gone down significantly however a red swollen lump appeared on one of the incisions and looked infected. I emailed the clinic a photo and was reassured that it was nothing to worry about, however I was still concerned and Dr Whiteley was more than happy for me to come in that afternoon just to put my mind at rest. I was seen straight away and Dr Whiteley confirmed it was just fluid, and surely enough it was gone within a couple of days.

Eleven weeks on and I haven't had to wear deodorant since, and the sweating is now non-existent. My six week check up and sweat test showed the operation had been 98% and 96% successful and that I now sweat only a fifth of that of a normal person. I've been in stressful situations where before I would have felt the sweat running down my side, and now theres not even a drop. I can't thank Dr Whiteley enough for changing my life and probably my entire future as well. I highly recommend The Whiteley Clinic to anyone in a similar situation as you can't put a price on getting your confidence back, and never having to worry about sweating again."

This gentleman had a 96% reduction on the right and a 97% reduction on the left.

Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) for Bromhidrosis in Daily Mail

Bromhidrosis (BO or "Body Odour") is discussed in the Daily Mail.

Mark Whiteley explains how LSA can be used to treat bad under-arm bromhidrosis (BO).

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2061532/Got-BO-It-just-means-youre-sexy-The-surprising-truth-embarrassing-personal-problems.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Bromhidrosis - "95% improved" - no more deoderant

A 26 year old lady came to see me this Summer with a problem of smelly arm-pits (Bromhidrosis). She did not have any wetness of her arm-pits (no Hyperhidrosis).

She was washing or showering several times a day, and changing her tops regularly. Close friends and work colleagues noticed the smell.

The patient had tried deodorants, anti-perspirants, Botox and tablets and nothing had improved her problem.

She came to The Whiteley Clinic and, after going through the consent, had a LSA (Laser Sweat Ablation) procedure at The Whiteley Clinic.

Six weeks later she came back for review.

Since her LSA (Laser Sweat Ablation), she says that she can hardly smell the smell at all and estimates it to be 95% better, says no-one notices it at all - and she doesn't even have to wear deodorant now!

Laser Sweat Ablation is ONLY performed at The Whiteley Clinic. The techniques developed at The Whiteley Clinic have not been published yet and so are not available elsewhere, unless the doctor has trained at The Whiteley Clinic. Anyone who is trained her will be listed on http://www.lasersweatablation.co.uk/.

See: http://www.lasersweatablation.co.uk/ and http://www.bromhidrosis.co.uk/

Mark Whiteley presenting latest LSA data at BODY Conference

Mark Whiteley will be presenting the latest results and data about LSA (Laser Sweat Ablation) at the Body Conference on Sunday 6th November in London.

http://www.bodyconference.co.uk/Conference/Agenda.asp?ID=7

Laser Sweat Ablation in Woman Magazine

Laser Sweat Ablation is featured in the current Woman Magazine ( Woman Magazine 22 Aug 2011 ) page 42.

One of our patients, Toni, has given an interview about her experiences having had LSA and the relief it has given her.

She speaks candidly about the improvement to her life - and the cost of that improvement.

NB: Although "Laser Sweat Ablation" has been advertised elsewhere in the UK, the actual Laser Sweat Ablation procedure has been developed by Mark Whiteley of The Whiteley Clinic, and is being continuously improved and modified on the results of our on-going audit and research. To date, no UK doctor has been on the Whiteley Clinic LSA course yet to learn this technique. Hence any individual, clinic or hospital in the UK offering "Laser Sweat Ablation" or "LSA" is not using the Whiteley Technique and has not been trained in the settings and techniques that The Whiteley Clinic shown to be optimal by our research.   

Laser Sweat Ablation appears in the Metro

Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) was featured in the Metro newspaper yesterday ("Three of the best... sweat prevention treatments" - Body Matters Section, Metro Monday June 27, 2011 - page 20).

The Metro is a newspaper that is distributed in London. The feature on Laser Sweat Ablation included contact details for The Whiteley Clinic in Harley Street London, and The Whiteley Clinic in Guildford.