Hyperhidrosis Treatment in Seoul Korea

Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is a disease that is triggered by stress or emotional stimulation, in which eccrine glands secrete sweat more than the necessary amount to control body temperature. It usually takes place on the palms, soles, armpits, face and scalp, and is caused by emotional stimulation, rather than changes in temperature. Hyperhidrosis can affect your social life and cause quite a bit of distress - take a look at this check list and see if hyperhidrosis may apply to you (six or more):

-Once I start to sweat, I can't stop
-I get worried because of my sweating
-I sweat a lot when I'm nervous or when I'm concentrating
-I take a lot of showers because of my sweat
-I worry about sweating in front of other people
-I have used a sweat restrainer or powder before
-I always carry around extra socks/clothes in case I sweat
-I have considered sweat gland suction before
-I don't feel comfortable wearing makeup because of my sweat
-Sweat affects my job options

The two main treatment options offered at Renewme Skin Clinic are botox injections and sweat gland suction.

Multi-needle botox injection uses several needles at the same time within same depth, distributing the injection solution evenly and quickly, shortening procedure time and relieving pain. Botox blocks signals to the sweat glands that produce sweat. It's a temporary solution, but for an affordable price you will experience considerably less sweat.

Sweat gland suction (Liposat) is a surgery that removes sweat glands, the source of all that sweat. The infiltration pump used for sweat gland suction procedures is punctured at the top where it meets the skin directly, in order to further effectively remove sweat glands. Due to its steady movement, the tube causes no damage to surrounding tissues, and can also prevent possible burns from friction. Small stitches made after the procedure furthermore ensure minimal scarring.

Here is what the process is like:

1. Doctors determine the exact location of the apocrine sweat glands to be removed.
2. Tumescent anesthesia is evenly applied in 3~4 areas using a thin injection needle to heighten numbing and prevent further bleeding. Patients feel minimal pain.
3. After anesthesia, two incisions of about 3 mm are made, after which the Liposat pump is inserted to rake in and remove sweat glands from subcutaneous fat.
4. One stitch is made for each incision point, after which a pad or bandage is applied to secure the procedure area in place. Patients will wear super elastic clothing for about 2 weeks. Once the bandage is removed, patients can shower right away. Light exercise is permitted after 1 week.

Things to remember before the surgery:

-Smoking, aspirin, and other medications are prohibited for 2 weeks.
-Trim your hairs to about 1 cm in length instead of shaving completely.

-Wear buttoned clothes for about 2 days; patients may not be able to raise their arms.

A more upgraded version of the Liposat sweat gland suction is called AccuSculpt. This equipment is more known for laser-liposuction/body contouring, so mainly cosmetic procedures, but it's also an effective method for removing sweat glands.

AccuSculpt lasers can selectively target and eliminate subcutaneous apocrine glands; it is a next-generation treatment for osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis. After making a small incision of about 5 mm on the underarm, a thin needle-like pipe is inserted, from which the laser is emitted to destroy the apocrine glands. The destroyed glands are then suctioned and removed. This can treat osmidrosis (body odor) as well as hyperhidrosis.
For both botox and AccuSculpt, one of our dermatologists at Renewme Skin Clinic decided to test the procedure out for himself before treating patients. You can read the full review by clicking here.

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