Evaluation of 1440nm Laser Assisted Selective Photothermolysis for Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Exclusion Criteria

• •Clinical diagnosis of secondary hyperhidrosis
• •Uncontrolled systemic disease or infection
• •Concurrent use of any hyperhidrosis treatments other than over the counter antiperspirants or deodorants
• •Receipt of Botox® or Dysport® within the past six months
• •Patients who refuse to stop using over the counter antiperspirants 24 hours prior to the day of surgery and each of the follow-up visits at 3 months and 6 months that Minors starch iodine tests may be performed.
• •Patients using or having used within 7 days of baseline visit: cholinomimetic agents, anticholinergic agents, prescription antiperspirants, any herbal medicine treatments or any other treatments for hyperhidrosis except over the counter antiperspirant or planning to use such agents during the course of the study.
• •Any previous liposuction/liposculpture or any type of surgery for hyperhidrosis; OR any other types of treatments for hyperhidrosis in the area to be treated in the past 6 months
• •Has any other medical condition, that, in the investigator's opinion would interfere with the subject's participation in the study
• •Is susceptible to light induced seizures or history of seizures
• •Has a history of keloid formation
• •Significant cardiovascular disease
• •Bleeding disorders
• •Anti-platelet and anticoagulant medication
• •Sensitivity to lidocaine or epinephrine
• •Pregnancy or planned pregnancy
• •Existing neuromuscular disorders (myasthenia gravis, Eaton-Lambert Syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
• •Electronic implants
• •Subjects requiring supplemental oxygen
• •Has therapies or medications which may interfere with the treatment (including medications causing photosensitivity
• •Allergic to Doxycycline