Sweat gland treatment for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Associated terms:
Excessive sweating, hyperhidrosis axillaris
Excessive sweating in the armpits can be successfully treated with 3 methods of sweat gland treatment:
Conservative treatment of hyperhidrosis
Conservative treatment using fine injections of botulinum toxin A, a bacterial protein that blocks the nerve impulses to the sweat glands. You can return to your professional and private activities immediately after the treatment.
Excessive sweating is contained in this way for a limited period of approx. 6-9 months.
Brief overview:
Duration of treatment:
30-45 minutes
Anaesthesia:
Anaesthetic cream
Follow-up treatment:
none
Load restrictions:
none
Surgical treatment of excessive sweating
Surgical suction and scraping (curettage) of the armpits using special, thin instruments, which promise a lasting improvement.
The surgical procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis and under local anaesthetic.
Brief overview:
Operation duration:
45-70 minutes
Anaesthesia:
Anaesthesia or twilight sleep, combined with a local anaesthetic
Follow-up treatment:
none
Load restrictions:
1 - 2 weeks