Axillary hyperhidrosis is a physiological condition characterised by excessive sweating in the armpits. Often, this condition requires correction only when there are social prerequisites for this: fear of showing up in public in the warm season due to visible wet circles on clothes, the appearance of an unpleasant odour, leading to social isolation and self-doubt. In addition, clothes wear out faster due to excessive use of detergents.
Axillary hyperhidrosis is sometimes combined with excessive sweating of the palms and feet. As a rule, this condition does not cause any pathological processes, but in obese people it can lead to a specific complication - erythrasma (infectious lesions of the adjacent and overlying skin).
There are several ways to get rid of this problem: Botox and Dysport injections (but this is a temporary solution to the problem - 2-3 months); endoscopic thoracoscopic sympathectomy - surgical disruption of the innervation of the apocrine glands (this method is effective, but it has a side effect in the form of increased sweating in other parts of the body); and surgical curettage of the axillary areas. This method is the most effective and absolutely safe, with no side effects. The result is extremely long-lasting. In obese people, curettage can be combined with underarm liposuction.
Results of the operation
- "Dry" armpit areas
- Self-confidence in society
- No unpleasant odour
- prevention of erythrasmia
- unspoilt clothes
Work examples
Operation time
1-1.5 hours
Anaesthesia
Local / general
Inpatient
A few hours / 1 day
Rehabilitation
5-7 days
Result.
"Dry armpits
Why you should do it
- Increased sweating of the armpits
- Obese physique
- Self-doubt in society
- Hygiene issues associated with the industry
Contraindications.
- Somatic diseases in the acute stage
- diabetes
- Remote packages of axillary lymph nodes
- Pyoderma in the area of surgery, erythrasma in the acute stage
Preparation
3 weeks before the operation, you must undergo tests prescribed by your doctor
If erythrasmia is present, transfer it to the stage of stable remission
Stop taking medications that affect blood clotting
Additionally, it is necessary to undergo fluorography or Ro-examination of the OHC
The patient comes to the clinic, signs a contract and pays for the operation
Operation.
- Before the operation, an iodine test is performed to determine the areas of greatest hyperhidrosis
- Curettage is performed through a micro-incision (2-3 mm) using a special cannula
- Lipoaspiration is performed if necessary
- Self-absorbable suture is applied
- Aseptic and elastic bandaging is applied
Stages of the operation
- The patient spends 1 day in the clinic
- Dressing the next day
- Restrictions on physical activity for 14 days
- Wearing a compression bandage for up to 7 days
Popular queries
Sign up for a consultation How long does the result last?
With the right technique, the result lasts for 10 years or more
When can I return to sports?
After 2-3 weeks, you can do sports in full
What are the side effects of curettage?
Unlike other techniques, this method has no pronounced side effects
The team of surgeons
Outstanding plastic surgeons with many years of experience, recognised by the international medical community. Their skill combines medical precision with aesthetic vision to achieve the most natural effects possible.