Intervention:
Permanent removal of sweat glands in the axilla by curettage and suction. A small cut of 1 cm in the hairy axilla region is required for the passageway. This is a long-term procedure compared to the Botox treatment.
Therapies - Removal of sweat glands (axilla)
Duration:
20 to 30 minutes
Anaesthesia:
local
Ambulatory or in-stationary:
ambulatory
20 to 30 minutes
Anaesthesia:
local
Ambulatory or in-stationary:
ambulatory
Post-treatment:
Slight pressure bandage for about 24 hours.
Risks:
Increased bleeding or inflammation is rare; a secondary treatment because of remaining gland residues is very seldom.
Recovery:
Back to work after two days. The sutures are removed after 8 days..
