Causes of Underarm Odor and Axillary Odor Removal: Treatment with SIT Surgery for Worry-Free Recurrence

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Causes of Underarm Odor and Axillary Odor Removal: Treatment with SIT Surgery for Worry-Free Recurrence

Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Axillary Odor Clinic

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This is Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Axillary Odor Clinic, staffed by a board-certified plastic surgeon with 20 years of experience in treating axillary odor and hyperhidrosis.

If the odor from your underarms does not go away no matter how thoroughly you wash or how much deodorant you apply, you may want to suspect axillary odor.

Axillary odor is a condition in which an unpleasant smell comes from the underarms, and it can interfere with personal relationships and social life. Today, let’s take a look at axillary odor, the cause of underarm odor, and SIT surgery, which can help remove underarm odor.

Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Axillary Odor Clinic (Axillary Odor/Hyperhidrosis Treatment)
Expertise and skill built over many years of treatment cannot be ignored by anyone.​From the first consultation when we meet patients to the end of the final visit, we promise responsible care so that you can feel comfortable throughout.​
​Board-certified plastic surgeonGraduated from Seoul National University College of MedicineGraduated from Seoul National University Graduate SchoolFormer specialist at Samsung Medical Center (Samsung Seoul Hospital)Visiting professor of 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 Japanese Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryMember of the American Facial Plastic Surgery Society​
▶ Main phone number: 080-080-3080▶ KakaoTalk ID: Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Axillary Odor Clinic▶ Clinic address: Room 201, Boramae Nasan Suite, 24 Boramae-ro 5-ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

Axillary odor refers to a condition that causes a distinctive smell due to abnormalities in the sweat glands in the underarm area. The main cause of this condition is excessive or abnormal secretion from the apocrine sweat glands.

These glands mostly regress during fetal development, but in some people they remain into adulthood.

In normal cases, sweat secreted by the apocrine glands itself does not smell. However, bacteria living on the skin break down the sweat and produce fatty acids and ammonia, which is when the characteristic odor of axillary odor appears.

More than half of patients with axillary odor also have hyperhidrosis, so the symptoms mentioned above may appear.

Axillary odor is a strongly hereditary condition. If only one parent has it, the likelihood of a child developing axillary odor is said to be about 50%, and if both parents have axillary odor, it is known that about 80% of children will develop it.

About 20% of axillary odor patients develop it with no family history at all.. Since severe axillary odor can interfere with personal relationships and social life, active treatment is recommended.

The representative surgical method for axillary odor, SIT surgery for underarm odor removal, differs from conventional incision surgery or laser procedures in that it removes the apocrine sweat glands using a thin tube about 3 mm in diameter.

Because incision surgery or laser procedures work by cutting the skin or applying laser energy to destroy the apocrine sweat glands, side effects such as bleeding, pain, and scarring can occur. SIT surgery has the advantage that these side effects are almost nonexistent.

It is also performed under local anesthesia, the surgery is completed in a short time of about one hour, and the recovery period is relatively short, within one week.

The principle of the surgery is to remove the sweat glands using a specially designed cutting device. Because the sweat glands are removed through a small opening, there is almost no scarring, and the recurrence rate is also relatively low.

However, because the shape of the underarm and the thickness of the fat layer vary from person to person, it is necessary to receive sufficient consultation and examination before surgery, and it is important to have the procedure performed by a specialist with extensive clinical experience.

After surgery, the surgical area should be kept clean. It is necessary to rinse it lightly with water only and remove all moisture completely. Also, it is advisable to refrain from drinking alcohol or smoking for two weeks, as they can slow wound healing and cause inflammation.

During the recovery period, it is advisable to wear compression garments to help prevent the skin from becoming uneven and to support faster recovery. Please continue careful care and visit regularly for follow-up observations.

Next are some easy underarm odor removal methods that can be practiced in daily life^^ If you make small efforts in your everyday routine, you may be able to maintain cleaner underarms.

1. Maintain cleanliness

After sweating a lot, you should shower to keep your underarms clean. Using soap containing antibacterial ingredients while showering can help suppress bacterial growth.

2. Keep the area dry

Keeping the underarms dry can help suppress bacterial growth. After showering, it is good to completely remove moisture and dry the underarms using a hair dryer or a fan.

3. Wear well-ventilated clothing

Wearing well-ventilated clothing can help prevent the underarms from becoming moist. It is good to wear cotton clothing, and during the hot summer months when sweating is heavy, it is good to layer several thin pieces of clothing.

4. Remove hair through hair removal

Underarm hair provides an environment where bacteria can easily grow, so it is good to remove the hair through hair removal. It is recommended to regularly remove hair using a razor or hair removal cream.

5. Use deodorant

Deodorant is a cosmetic product applied to the underarms and helps suppress sweat and reduce odor. However, when using deodorant, be sure to check its safety and use an appropriate amount.

Axillary odor not only causes inconvenience in daily life but can also affect personal relationships and social life, so active treatment is important.

SIT surgery, one of the treatment methods for removing underarm odor and treating axillary odor, has the advantages of a low recurrence rate and a short recovery period, making it a method with high patient satisfaction. Please consider it carefully.

If you have any questions related to axillary odor or hyperhidrosis, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Thank you.

• The above post is a medical advertisement for Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Axillary Odor Clinic.

It was written directly by our clinic in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act.

Depending on the individual, side effects may occur after surgery/procedure, so

please be sure to fully understand the precautions before and after treatment after sufficient consultation with the attending medical staff. -

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