Your Experts on treating Sweat glands
Dr. med. H. M. Pult
Dr. med. A. Reutemann
Dr. med. S. Zimmermann
In serious cases of excessive sweating in the armpit area (hyperhidrosis axillaris), we successfully use two treatment methods: conservative injection treatment with botulinum toxin A, a bacterial protein, which acts to block nerve impulses to the sweat glands, and permanent surgical treatment by suctioning and cutting out (curettage) the armpits using special, smaller sized cannulas.
Useful information on treating sweat glands
treatment
OP duration: 1 hour. Local anesthesia, twilight sleep or general anesthesia upon request. Outpatient.
post-operative treatment
Pressure bandage on the armpit for 1 day, looser bandage for 1 week. Removal of sutures after 7 days.
interesting
Able to return to work after 1 week. Able to resume normal social activities after 7 days (2 weeks for strapless dresses). Sports after 4 weeks.
costs
Sweat gland suction at out private clinic starts at 2500 euros. Treating sweat glands with Botox starts at 650 euros. You can find additional information about costs and financing options for your operation here: Costs.