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Sweat-free Fashion with Botox® Cosmetic
So the question is: With so many fascinating trends and styles to experiment with this season, how can a person do so when self-consciousness kicks in due to the embarrassment of having “pit stains?” Enter Botox® Cosmetic (a product by Allergan, Inc.). This might just be the solution for someone who is tired of dealing with excessive sweating, a condition that is medically known as “hyperhydrosis.” As the number one facial injectable in the country, which is typically used for cosmetic reasons (to block the muscles that create facial lines and wrinkles), Botox® is also now used for certain medical conditions, such as migraine headaches and excessive sweating. Certain fabrics, such as silk and polyester, are usually no-no’s for individuals who suffer from hyperhydrosis or even for those who are prone to the occasional sweat outbreaks. So with great pleasure, Kara Saun – the designer and image consultant who was best known as “The Professional” on Season One of Bravo’s “Project Runway” – has decided to publicly discuss how excessive sweating can damage a person’s confidence when it comes to getting dressed. Whether that individual is a runway model or the average Joe, the problem of excessive sweating is universal. Therefore in order to bring light to a sensitive topic among both males and females, Kara has paired up with ” Project: Sweat Free,” a health education campaign that is designed to “raise awareness about excessive underarm sweating, the effect it can have on women’s fashion choices, and available treatment options that can help women manage their underarm sweat.” Although Kara does not have personal experience in managing the condition of hyperhydrosis, she frequently works with those who do. “A lot of people are so used to sweating and changing their lifestyle around the condition [of sweating],” she explained during the recent “Project: Sweat Free” press party at the W Hotel in Los Angeles. “They brought me in as a fashion expert so I can talk about what happens when you have this condition. As a costume designer, I work with people who have it all the time.” So is it possible for a person with the problem of excessive sweating to enjoy sweat-free fashion? “Well, there’s a lot of trick to the trade,” she says. “Literally, I cannot put clothes on them [models] when they go on. In between, we have to take the clothes off and blow dry them, and pat them down.” Kara has previously noted, that she “often has to sew bulky dress shields into dresses to prevent stains, but some designs do not permit such padding. Excessive underarm sweating is not only an issue on the big screen – it affects women of all walks of life.” Although Botox® is known to have great success in treating various “problem areas,” any skilled doctor would explain that prior to undergoing this temporary, injectable treatment, it is important to meet for an initial consultation and discuss what is involved first. Dr. Mavis Billips, a dermatologist who serves the greater Los Angeles area, admits that she can almost immediately tell when the person walks in her door that they suffer from hyperhydrosis. “They are literally wetting their clothes as they speak,” she says at the “Project: Sweat Free” press party. “You get their medical history, of course. But when they talk about it, they will discuss having to change clothes several times a day and their level of embarrassment.” If you can relate to this condition, and wish to finally be able to purchase the white, delicate blouses (and the silk blouses, the form-fitting tops, etc…etc…), you have so long avoided do to inevitable excessive sweating; checking out what Botox® can do for you might not be a bad idea. Who knows? It could be just what you need to feel confident in any type of outfit. Written by Elana Pruitt |
