Underarm Odor Treatment: Ending the Worry of Odor That Doesn’t Go Away Even in Winter

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Underarm Odor Treatment: Ending the Worry of Odor That Doesn’t Go Away Even in Winter

Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Apocrine Sweat Clinic

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This is Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Apocrine Sweat Clinic, where a board-certified plastic surgery specialist with 20 years of experience in treating osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis is on staff.

Underarm odor is also called osmidrosis, and it is an unpleasant smell caused by abnormalities in the sweat glands. This odor mainly occurs when substances secreted from sweat glands called apocrine glands are broken down by bacteria.

This happens to most people, but some people experience inconvenience in daily life due to severe underarm odor.

This odor can cause discomfort to others, which may lead to social withdrawal or a loss of confidence. You yourself may also feel stressed or depressed.

Another problem is that it increases the likelihood of skin conditions such as skin infections or eczema. Therefore, if underarm odor is severe, it is best to receive active treatment.

Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Apocrine Sweat Clinic (osmidrosis/hyperhidrosis treatment)
The know-how and technical skill built over many years of practice cannot be ignored by anyone. We promise responsible care so that patients can remain comfortable from the first consultation through the final visit.
Board-certified plastic surgery specialistGraduate of Seoul National University College of MedicineGraduate of Seoul National University Graduate SchoolFormer specialist at Samsung Medical Center (Samsung Seoul Hospital)Adjunct professor in Plastic Surgery at Samsung Medical CenterMember of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonsMember of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryMember of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryMember of the Japan Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryMember of the American Society for Facial Plastic Surgery​
▶ Main phone: 080-080-3080▶ KakaoTalk ID: Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Apocrine Sweat Clinic▶ Address: Room 201, Boramae Nasan Suite, 24 Boramae-ro 5ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

To treat underarm odor, medication or surgery is generally performed.

Medication treatment only brings temporary changes and does not improve the underlying cause. Caution is needed because long-term use may cause side effects.

Surgical treatment is performed by removing the apocrine glands, which are the cause of underarm odor. Representative existing surgical methods include excision and laser procedures.

However, excision has the disadvantage that scars may remain after surgery, and the recovery period is long. Laser procedures also had the limitation of a high recurrence rate.

The SIT surgery for underarm odor is a procedure that selectively destroys the apocrine glands that cause underarm odor. Unlike existing surgical methods, it removes the apocrine glands using specially designed instruments without making an incision in the skin.

Because it is performed in a minimally invasive way, pain and bleeding are reduced and the recovery period is short. It also has the advantage of a low recurrence rate, leading to high patient satisfaction.

Since this procedure is performed after an incision of about 3 mm, there is almost no concern about scarring, and there is no need for a compression bandage, so there is less inconvenience in daily life during recovery.

However, it is best to first have a thorough consultation with a specialist to determine whether this surgery is appropriate for you.

Because the number and distribution of apocrine glands, as well as skin elasticity and thickness, differ from person to person, the procedure must be tailored to each individual's characteristics to achieve good results. Therefore, careful consultation with medical staff who have extensive experience and know-how is essential.

The SIT surgery for underarm odor helps improve the concerns of patients with osmidrosis, but before surgery, it is essential to have sufficient consultation with a specialist and choose the surgical method that is right for you. Even after surgery, you should continue proper care and follow precautions to help prevent recurrence.

If you have any questions about underarm odor treatment, please feel free to contact us anytime. We will help you with a kind and detailed consultation.

Thank you.

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