What is Sweaty Armpit Treatment?
Sweaty Armpit Treatment, also known as a hyperhidrosis, is the destruction of sweat glands in your axilla with the latest LASER technology.
How and where is the surgery done?
ReNova’s Sweaty Armpit Treatment are performed in our office surgical facility. It is done under local anesthesia. The duration of the procedure is about 1 hour as an outpatient procedure.
Do I need special dressings after the procedure?
No. The procedure is done under very small incisions.
What is the post op recovery?
Following your Sweaty Armpit Treatment, you should plan for the following:
- 1-2 days off from work, if non physical
- No driving while taking narcotic medication
- Swelling for 2-3 weeks
- Exercise: resume activities at 4 week, and back to normal at 6 weeks
- Follow up appointments at: one week, 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year
What complications could occur?
Some of possible complications are:
- Infection (<1%)
- Bleeding (<1%)
- Asymmetries
- Numbness to the area
- Pigmentation to the area
