What Is SIT Surgery for Armpit Odor Removal, from the Cause of Armpit Odor to Complete Removal?

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What Is SIT Surgery for Armpit Odor Removal, from the Cause of Armpit Odor to Complete Removal?

Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Bromhidrosis Clinic

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This is Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Bromhidrosis Clinic, where a plastic surgery specialist with 20 years of experience in treating bromhidrosis and hyperhidrosis is on site.

Bromhidrosis, commonly called “armpit odor,” refers to a condition in which an abnormal odor is caused by an issue with the sweat glands in the underarm area. It is related to sweat glands called apocrine glands.

The main cause of bromhidrosis is excessive or abnormal secretion from the apocrine glands. Sweat secreted from these glands is normally sterile and odorless, but as it is broken down by gram-positive bacteria on the skin surface, fatty acids and ammonia are produced, causing an unpleasant odor.

Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Bromhidrosis Clinic (Bromhidrosis/Hyperhidrosis Treatment)
Over many years of treatment, experience and skill cannot be ignored by anyone. We promise responsible care so that patients can feel comfortable from the first consultation when we meet them to the very last visit.
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 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 Japan Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryMember of the American Facial Plastic Surgery Society​
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In East Asia, there are many cases with a family history, and it occurs more often in overweight people than in thin people. In women, symptoms may worsen before and after menstruation, and after menopause they almost disappear.

In addition, genetic factors, excessive stress, and hyperhidrosis can also be causes. More than half of patients with bromhidrosis also have hyperhidrosis, so the two factors are highly related.

The most common symptom of bromhidrosis is severe odor in the underarm area. Because of this, social life and work life are often disrupted.

People may avoid contact with others or activities in enclosed spaces, and psychological distress may even lead to mental health conditions such as depression.

Symptoms begin around puberty and become worse in the summer, when sweating is more intense. Yellow or white stains may appear on clothing, and earwax is often moist as well.

Bacterial or fungal infections may cause inflammation, and in such cases, pus may accumulate in the underarm area, along with swelling and pain.

At our clinic, we provide SIT (Sweat Gland Suction) surgery for armpit odor removal, which improves upon the shortcomings of conventional surgical methods.

This method uses a very thin cutting instrument to perform the procedure through a tiny incision of about 3 mm, so scars are hardly left, and the recovery period is relatively short at within one week.

As a surgical method for armpit odor removal that directly removes the apocrine sweat glands causing bromhidrosis, it also has the advantage of a low recurrence rate. In addition, because it is completed in about one hour under local anesthesia without hospitalization, it is suitable for office workers who do not have much time.

When performing the surgery, the location of the sweat glands is precisely identified using ultrasound and endoscopy, and then the glands are removed by inserting a thin tube called a cannula. At this time, the sweat glands located below the dermis must be thoroughly removed to prevent recurrence of bromhidrosis.

Through this, odor reduction, reduction of underarm hair, and improvement of hyperhidrosis are all possible, making it a two-birds-with-one-stone treatment.

During recovery, a compression bandage must be worn for about 5 to 7 days after surgery, and stitches are removed after 10 to 14 days. After that, for 3 months, it is recommended to use regenerative laser treatment to improve skin elasticity, remove remaining sweat glands, and check for recurrence.

As precautions, alcohol and smoking should be avoided because they slow wound healing, and strenuous exercise or exposure to high temperatures such as saunas and jjimjilbangs should also be avoided.

Also, avoid scratching or irritating the area where the armpit odor removal surgery was performed, and it is good to apply moisturizer regularly to keep the area from becoming dry.

If you are struggling with bromhidrosis, considering SIT surgery for armpit odor removal may be a good option. However, before surgery, be sure to consult with a specialist and choose the treatment method that is right for you.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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