If you sweat excessively from your underarms, regular and even clinical-strength antiperspirants may be no match for it. Your sweat glands receive signals to activate even if you are not exercising or feeling hot, and as a result, you can end up with embarrassing wet spots under your arms during your daily routine. Brella™ is a unique, noninvasive treatment that gives you long-lasting relief from excessive sweating with a single application.
What is Brella™ for Underarm Sweating?
If you have hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), you may have already tried many treatments without the results you hoped for. Brella™ is a prescription patch that your Capital Laser & Skin Care expert applies to your skin for three minutes. During this time, it works to inactivate your sweat glands.
Brella™ is FDA-approved and recognized as an effective treatment for underarm sweating. Unlike ineffective topical treatments that block sweating, Brella™ targets your hyperactive sweat glands. As a result, it works better and lasts longer than any available store-bought option.
How Does Brella™ Work?
The Brella™ patch uses an advanced membrane that allows sodium to react with the water in your sweat without affecting your skin. The reaction between the sodium and water generates just enough heat to damage the sweat glands from the inside.
These damaged sweat glands will drastically decrease their sweat production, reducing your underarm sweating to easily manageable levels. The patch stays on your skin for only three minutes, making it quick and convenient.
Am I a Good Candidate for Brella™?
Brella™ works safely on all skin types and tones, and despite its effect on the sweat glands, it is harmless and pain-free on the skin. Almost anyone concerned with hard-to-manage underarm sweating is a good candidate, regardless of whether you have been officially diagnosed with hyperhidrosis.
Brella™ should not be applied to irritated or broken skin, and people with certain skin conditions may not be good candidates. We will assess your skin to determine whether you can benefit from this treatment. If not, our dermatologists can recommend other options.
Is There Any Downtime After Brella™ Treatment?
After three minutes on the skin, your provider will remove your Brella™ patch and clean the area. You can leave and return to your daily routine immediately with no downtime. While most people do not notice any effects, some with sensitive skin may experience minor redness and sensitivity for up to a few hours.
What Results Will I See With Brella™ for Underarm Sweating?
People who have a single Brella™ treatment typically enjoy at least a 50% reduction in underarm sweating, allowing you to manage it easily. Results usually last three to four months, so a few three-minute treatments a year can eliminate your worries about excessive sweat.
Take the First Step
Interested in learning more about Brella™ for underarm sweating? We would love to speak with you. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our Chevy Chase, MD office today at (301) 798-9699 to schedule your private consultation at our laser and cosmetic dermatology center, located just blocks away from Washington, D.C.
