Axillary Osmidrosis Treatment Methods: Types of Surgery for Axillary Osmidrosis and the Distinctive SIT Surgery

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Axillary Osmidrosis Treatment Methods: Types of Surgery for Axillary Osmidrosis and the Distinctive SIT Surgery

Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Axillary Osmidrosis Clinic

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

Axillary osmidrosis refers to a condition in which an abnormal smell is produced due to a problem with the sweat glands in the armpit area. It is related to sweat glands called apocrine glands.

These sweat glands are mainly distributed in the armpits and secrete fatty acids and organic substances together. Bacteria then break these down, causing an unpleasant odor.

The main cause of axillary osmidrosis is genetic factors, and the likelihood of developing it is higher if there is a family member with the condition. In addition, symptoms may worsen during hormonal changes such as puberty or menopause, and associations with conditions such as obesity and diabetes have also been reported.

Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Axillary Osmidrosis Clinic (Axillary Osmidrosis/Hyperhidrosis Treatment)
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Axillary osmidrosis is a condition that is more common in Westerners than in East Asians, but the number of patients has recently been increasing in Korea as well, so caution is needed.

Axillary osmidrosis can cause inconvenience in daily life and may also affect interpersonal relationships and social activities, so active treatment is recommended.

What are the representative symptoms of axillary osmidrosis? Take a moment to check whether your symptoms may be similar!

1. Odor

A persistent unpleasant smell occurs from the armpits. This smell may also be noticed by people nearby, which can make interpersonal relationships and social life difficult.

2. Armpit sweat

Symptoms worsen during the summer, when sweating is heavy, or after exercise. Also, when wearing white clothing, the armpit area often becomes yellow-stained.

3. Armpit hair

Because the apocrine glands are connected to hair roots, the more armpit hair a person has, the higher the likelihood of axillary osmidrosis.

4. Earwax

In patients with axillary osmidrosis, earwax is often moist and wet.

Axillary osmidrosis treatment methods and surgery can broadly be divided into two categories.

<Incisional surgery>

This is the most traditional method, in which the skin is incised along the axillary crease and the apocrine sweat glands are directly removed. Its advantages are that the results are permanent after a single surgery and the recurrence rate is low, but the drawbacks are postoperative pain, possible scarring, and a long recovery period.

<Non-incisional surgery>

This method removes the apocrine sweat glands without making a skin incision by using endoscopy or ultrasound.

<Liposet suction procedure>

A small hole is made in the armpit, and the apocrine sweat glands are suctioned out using a special cannula. Compared with incisional surgery, it has the advantages of less scarring and a shorter recovery period, but the recurrence rate is somewhat higher.

<SIT surgery>

This procedure removes the sweat glands by creating a very small flap and inserting it into the dermis. Compared with the two non-incisional procedures above, the recurrence rate is significantly lower, and because only a thin incision of about 3 mm is made, it is also aesthetically superior.

As an axillary osmidrosis treatment method that removes the sweat glands by creating a small flap and inserting it into the dermis, it uses the “subdermal minimally invasive micro AST instrument.” Because the cutting part is not sharp, it does not cause wounds, and thanks to the small incision of about 3 mm, there is 거의 no scarring left.

Before surgery, it is advisable to avoid drinking alcohol and smoking and to get enough rest. Also, on the day of surgery, it is best to wear comfortable clothing and come to the clinic with a guardian.

After surgery, care should be taken not to irritate the surgical area, medications prescribed by the hospital should be taken, and regular follow-up visits should be made to monitor progress. Also, temporary numbness or pain may occur after surgery, but this will gradually improve over time.

• For 2 to 3 days after surgery, moving the arms may be uncomfortable, so resting is recommended.

• Keep the surgical area clean and be careful to prevent it from getting wet.

• Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking for one week after surgery.

• Temporary bruising or swelling may occur after surgery, but it will naturally disappear over time.

Because axillary osmidrosis not only causes inconvenience in daily life but can also affect interpersonal relationships, it is important to treat it actively. In particular, SIT surgery as an axillary osmidrosis treatment method may help treat axillary osmidrosis, and it has the advantages of a low recurrence rate and a short recovery period.

Therefore, for those who are troubled by axillary osmidrosis, it is worth considering SIT surgery as an axillary osmidrosis treatment method. However, before surgery, be sure to choose the treatment method that is right for you through consultation with a specialist.

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

Thank you.

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