SURGICAL & OTHER PROCEDURES
SWEAT GLAND REMOVAL
If you sweat heavily only in your armpits, your health care provider may suggest removing those sweat glands. This may be done through scraping them away (curettage), Absorbing them out (liposuction) or using a combination of the two (suction curettage).1
NERVE SURGERY
Nerve surgery is a procedure where a small section of the spinal nerves controlling sweating in your hands is removed by a surgeon. Although it can help reduce excessive sweating in your hands, one possible side effect is that you may experience heavy sweating in other areas of your body permanently, which is called compensatory sweating.
There is a variation of this procedure that treats excessive sweating in the palms, which interrupts the nerve signals without removing the sympathetic nerve.
Nerve surgery is generally only considered for people who have tried other treatments without success because there is a risk of side effects and complications.
It is essential to consult with your doctor to determine if this procedure is the best option for you.1
MICROWAVE THERAPY
With this therapy, a handheld device delivers microwave energy to destroy sweat glands in the armpits.
Treatments involve two sessions of 20 to 30 minutes, three months apart. Possible side effects are a change in skin sensation and some discomfort.
Long-term side effects are unknown.1
All treatment options are to be discussed and recommend by your doctor based on many factors.
This is just for educational purpose; your doctor will be the best judge to provide you the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20367173 last accessed (May 2023).
