Since I performed the first LSA in the UK last year (the one that is in the video on the BBC website), I have modified the technique considerably.
Over the last 3 months I have made one further modification - I have changed the order of the steps of the procedure and have also changed some of the steps.
This has resulted in a speeding up of the procedure, and early results seem to show an improvement in the results.
This summer, we are also looking at a research project that might be offered to some volunteers to test out some of the theories of LSA (Laser Sweat Ablation), to see if it is possible to improve the procedure further. We already have an 81% sweat reduction at 6 weeks - so further improvement will be difficult - but at The Whiteley Clinic we are always striving for the very best results for our patients.
Keep an eye on htis blog for further updates.
hello i have been following this blog with great interest,i notice you may need volunteers in the future,what would the volunteers be needed for?? my only hope of having this procedure done is if its done on the nhs or you need volunteers as im on an extremely low income,regards steve
ReplyDeleteHi Steve,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your interest.
We are planning some research in the near future on Laser Sweat Ablation which will entail doing some extra tests on people haing the procedure.
We would aim to make a big reduction on the cost for these people - or even it might be free if we can get a grant to fund the research.
Keep checking this blog as it will be announced here and the website www.lasersweatablation.co.uk
With good wishes
Mark Whiteley
hi, thanks for the reply,i have a consultation booked with you in the near future and would like to chat about this option,i look forward to meeting you regards steve
ReplyDeleteHi Steve,
ReplyDeleteI look forwards to meeting you.
Your consultation and test will answer what is the best for you.
we will then be able to try to work out how to get there for you.
With best wishes,
Mark Whiteley
hi mark i had my consultation today but unfortunatley you were unwell,i had my sweat test done as i was already in the car park when i was told of you being unwell(just my luck haha)i am booked in to see you this tuesday morning,hope you are feeling better and have a good easter,regards steve
ReplyDeleteHi Steve,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about that.
I rarely have any time off for sickness - but this week have had a horrible fever.
I dosed up on Aspirin, Paracetamol, Sudafed and Codeine and tried to get in, but was sneezing and coughing over everyone so it wasn't sensible to infect patients!!
I will have a quiet Easter and hope to see you well next week.
Cheers
Mark
Dr Whitely,
ReplyDeleteIn my quest for information on HH, I recently discovered LSA for Axillary HH. I've been suffereing with Palmar-plantar-axillary HH for 32 years (my whole life) and have been receiving Botox for Palmer/axillary for about the last 4 - to some degree of success. My basline sweat has reduced, but under eustress and distress, my condition 'flares' up.
As a science student at university, i've been reading papers and consulting with my treating dermatologist regarding novel treatments. One idea I had was the use of transdermal laser. I know transdermal is effective with hair removal - is there then potential that some form of transdermal laser could be used for palmer (or really all forms of HH)?
I'd considered completing a masters degree on said topic - just wondering what your take on it would be.
Cheers,
George
Hi George,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your comments.
At the moment we don't know if ther is a chromphore to aim the laser at for transdermal treatment - however there is a laser company that we work with who have some ideas on the subject.
If you contact me on info@thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk we can see if there is any scope for some research.
Mark