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Brella SweatControl Patch is the first and only FDA-cleared solution for managing excessive underarm sweating (also known as primary axillary hyperhidrosis). It was cleared by the FDA in April 2023 and is the first new hyperhidrosis treatment the FDA has approved since 2018. At Sanctuary Cosmetic Center, we offer this innovative treatment to all our patients in MacLean, VA who struggle with excessive sweating.
How Brella Works
The Brella Sweat Control Patch uses targeted alkali thermolysis (TAT) technology that focuses on the chemical reaction between sweat and sodium. The patch contains sodium, and when applied to the underarms, the sweat and sodium interact and heat up. This heat specifically targets the sweat glands, inactivating them and reducing sweat production.
Treatment is also incredibly quick. It takes only three minutes per underarm and is completely aluminum and needle-free. Many of our patients see significant improvements after only one treatment!
At Sanctuary Cosmetic Center, one of our experts will customize your Brella treatment to fit your specific needs.
Benefits of Brella
There are countless benefits to having Brella treatment at Sanctuary Cosmetic Center, including:
- Noninvasive
- Needle and aluminum-free
- Safe and effective
- Quick and convenient treatment
- No downtime
- Works on all skin types
- No severe side effects
- Significantly reduces excessive underarm sweating
- Provides relief for an average of three months
- Saves money on antiperspirants and ruined clothing
- Improves quality of life and boosts confidence
What to Expect During Treatment
About 48 hours before your appointment, you’ll want to shave your underarms, and a day before treatment, you’ll be required to completely avoid using deodorant.
On the day of treatment, your provider will first check your underarms to ensure they are free of any redness, abrasions, or other skin concerns. They’ll then clean the treatment area and apply the Brella SweatControl Patch directly to your underarm. During treatment, you may feel a tingling, stinging, or warming sensation. This is completely normal. Once your first underarm is done (typically takes three minutes), the patch will be removed, the underarm cleaned, and we’ll start the process on the other underarm. In total, treatment takes about 20 minutes.
After Brella treatment, you may notice some redness, swelling, or tingling sensation, but those side effects will dissipate on their own within a week or so.
Results typically become noticeable after 3-5 days and last anywhere from 2-4 months. One treatment is usually all that’s needed to see results, and those results will continue to improve with further treatment every three months.
Clinical Evidence and Safety
Brella received FDA clearance based on a study of 110 adults with primary axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis. These individuals stated that their excessive sweating frequently or always interfered with their daily lives. When they received Brella treatment, 64% of the individuals showed marked improvement compared to 44% who received a placebo. And those treated patients showed a more than 50% reduction in their sweat production.
Brella treatment was shown to be safe as well as effective. Participants reported no serious or severe side effects (80% saw no side effects at all), and even those who did experience redness or swelling noted that it disappeared within two weeks.
Who Can Benefit from Brella?
Ideal candidates for Brella are generally healthy adults who are experiencing excessive underarm sweating that is negatively affecting their daily life and their confidence. Brella can also be an excellent alternative for those who have tried other treatments and been unsatisfied with the results.
Schedule A Consultation
Tired of sweating through your clothes? See if Brella is right for you and schedule a consultation with our team at Sanctuary Cosmetic Center today! Call our MacLean, VA office at 571-200-2129 or message us using our online contact form.
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We look forward to seeing how we can help you achieve a new level of confidence. Contact our team to set up a private consultation and explore everything we have to offer at Washington, D.C.’s premier cosmetic provider.
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