Surgery for Treating Body Odor: SIT Surgery That Addresses Severe Underarm Sweating and Body Odor at the Same Time, Even in Winter

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Surgery for Treating Body Odor: SIT Surgery That Addresses Severe Underarm Sweating and Body Odor at the Same Time, Even in Winter

Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Body Odor Clinic

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This is Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Body Odor Clinic, where a board-certified plastic surgeon with 20 years of experience treating body odor and hyperhidrosis is on staff.

Even during winter, when temperatures continue to drop, there are people who experience excessive underarm sweating or feel stressed because of body odor caused by it.

Today, we would like to introduce SIT surgery, one of the representative methods for treating body odor.

Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Body Odor Clinic (Body Odor/Hyperhidrosis Treatment)
The know-how and expertise built over many years of practice cannot be overlooked by anyone.​From the first consultation with each patient to the final follow-up, we promise responsible care so that you can feel comfortable throughout the entire process.
​Board-certified plastic surgeonGraduated from Seoul National University College of MedicineGraduated from the Graduate School of Seoul National UniversityFormer 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 of Facial Plastic Surgery​
▶ Main phone number: 080-080-3080▶ KakaoTalk ID: Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Body Odor Clinic▶ Address: Room 201, Boramae Nasan Suite, 24 Boramae-ro 5ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

Underarm hyperhidrosis and body odor can occur regardless of season, but in winter, because people wear thicker clothing, they often do not notice the symptoms until they worsen in spring or summer.

Underarm hyperhidrosis is a condition in which excessive sweating occurs due to an overreaction in nerve transmission.

Depending on the cause, it is classified into localized or generalized hyperhidrosis based on sweat production. Localized hyperhidrosis, in which a lot of sweat is produced in the underarms, is mostly caused by emotional stimuli. Symptoms worsen when you feel tense, stressed, or focused.

Body odor is a condition in which substances secreted by apocrine glands are broken down by bacteria and turned into fatty acids and ammonia, causing an unpleasant smell.

More than half of body odor patients also have hyperhidrosis, so the two conditions often appear together.

Underarm hyperhidrosis and body odor are strongly influenced by genetic factors. If even one parent has either condition, the chance of it occurring in the child is as high as 50%.

After puberty, as the secretion of sex hormones increases and the activity of apocrine glands becomes more active, symptoms often begin during adolescence.

SIT surgery is one of the representative methods for treating body odor that can improve underarm hyperhidrosis and body odor at the same time. This surgery is performed by removing sweat glands using an endoscope.

1. People who sweat heavily in the underarms

2. People with severe odor due to body odor

3. People who have not noticed improvement with other treatments

4. People who feel inconvenience in daily life

5. People who have difficulty with social activities

Unlike conventional incision surgery, it is performed through a small incision of about 3 mm, so there is almost no scarring and the recovery period is short. In addition, the recurrence rate is low at less than 1%, which leads to high patient satisfaction.

Because the sweat glands that cause underarm hyperhidrosis and body odor are directly removed, the results are permanent, and side effects such as compensatory hyperhidrosis are rare, which is another advantage.

However, before surgery, it is important to understand your condition through sufficient consultation with a specialist and choose the appropriate method for treating body odor. After surgery, you should refrain from alcohol and smoking for a certain period and continue with proper care.

All surgeries can be accompanied by side effects, and SIT surgery for improving hyperhidrosis and body odor is no exception.

1. Bleeding

Bleeding may occur at the surgical site, but in most cases it stops on its own. If it continues, additional treatment may be needed.

2. Scarring

Although very small, a visible scar may remain. Recently, with the introduction of micro-incision techniques, scarring has become almost imperceptible compared with before.

3. Sensory changes

Sensation in the surgical area may become temporarily reduced, but it gradually recovers over time.

If the side effects above occur, please be sure to visit the clinic and consult with a specialist. Also, if you actively follow the guidance of the medical staff, these are issues that can be improved.

After SIT surgery for body odor treatment, you will be free from underarm hyperhidrosis and body odor and able to enjoy a more comfortable life than before. However, there are a few precautions to follow, and some changes in lifestyle are needed for a certain period.

• Avoid alcohol and smoking: For at least 2 weeks after surgery, you should avoid alcohol and smoking. This is because they can interfere with recovery of the surgical area and cause inflammation.

• Avoid strenuous exercise: For about 1 month after surgery, you should avoid strenuous exercise. Instead, light walking or stretching is recommended to loosen up the body.

• Wear compression garments: You should wear compression garments for about 2 weeks after surgery. They help stabilize the surgical area and promote blood circulation, which supports recovery.

• Regular checkups: You should have regular checkups every 6 months and 12 months after surgery. Through these visits, you can confirm the surgical results and detect any possible side effects early.

In the long term, improving eating habits and managing stress are also important. It is best to avoid high-calorie foods and spicy foods and get enough rest and sleep. In addition, efforts to properly manage stress and reduce sweating are needed.

SIT surgery for body odor treatment offers a relatively short recovery period and a high cure rate, so it can help relieve the inconveniences of daily life.

Please do not worry alone anymore, and seek active solutions through consultation with a medical specialist.

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

Thank you.

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• This post was written directly by our clinic as medical advertising for Kim Heon-gon Plastic Surgery Body Odor Clinic, in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Advertising Act.

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

Please be sure to review the precautions before and after treatment after sufficient consultation with the attending medical staff. -

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