Sweat gland suction Frankfurt

Dr. Nichlos will first welcome you to our practice in Frankfurt for a detailed consultation. Here, the specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery will carry out a physical examination and ask you questions about the frequency and intensity of your problem. For example, he will ask you in which situations you sweat excessively (only with or without physical exertion).

After Dr. Nichlos has assessed your current situation, he will present you with the best treatment for you. In the case of predominantly axillary hyperhidrosis (sweating in the armpits), this is surgical sweat gland removal.

Dr. Nichlos will explain the suction procedure to you, inform you about possible risks and complications and give you advice on what to do before the operation (e.g. avoid alcohol and nicotine, stop taking blood-thinning medication).

On the day of the operation, you will come to the Berger Clinic in Frankfurt for treatment lasting around 45 to 90 minutes. Here, Dr. Nichlos uses modern surgical techniques to operate on you gently and safely using the latest technology in plastic and aesthetic medicine. Depending on your needs, the specialist will perform the procedure under local anaesthetic or in twilight sleep.

Once he has marked the area to be treated and the anaesthetic has taken effect, he injects a special solution into the tissue. This has a local pain-relieving effect and softens the area to facilitate the subsequent suction of the sweat glands.

After a short application time, Dr. Nichlos inserts very fine cannulas through small incisions in the skin to suction out the sweat glands located directly under the skin in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. As a rule, 95 to 98 percent of the sweat glands responsible for excessive sweating can be permanently removed with suction curettage, so that the sweating no longer occurs or the problem is significantly reduced and no longer restricts you in your everyday life.

Following the removal of the sweat glands, Dr. Nichlos will suture the small skin incisions and apply a compression bandage for the first 24 hours after the operation.

You can go home immediately after sweat gland removal. It is best to have someone pick you up, as it is difficult to drive a vehicle with freshly treated armpits.

Swelling and slight bruising are limited in most patients and usually subside on their own within a few days. For mild pain, you can take painkillers that are freely available in pharmacies.

You should take it easy at home for the first 2-3 days and avoid any physical exertion if possible. After that you can go back to work. However, you should avoid sport, tanning beds and swimming pools for at least 1, preferably 2 weeks.

You will also need to wear a compression vest for the first 1 to 2 weeks after sweat gland removal to prevent swelling and accumulation of wound fluid. You will receive details on this from us following the procedure, as well as tips on massage. This can help to loosen hardening in the armpit area.

In order to monitor the healing progress, Dr. Nichlos will arrange follow-up appointments with you, which will take place at our practice in Frankfurt.

The risks associated with sweat gland removal are low with experienced surgeons like Dr. Nichlos, but cannot be completely ruled out. As with any surgical procedure, post-operative bleeding, wound healing disorders or infections are possible. After surgical removal of the sweat glands, it is not uncommon for slight redness, bruising or swelling to occur, which usually disappears on its own after a while. The same applies to numbness in the surgical area.

In addition to the permanent removal of sweat glands, hyperhidrosis can also be treated by injecting Botox, for example. By specifically blocking the transmission of nerve impulses, the active ingredient can significantly reduce both the amount and frequency of sweating. In contrast to suction, Botox treatment can also be used not only in the armpits, but also in other areas affected by hyperhidrosis, such as the hands or feet.

One disadvantage, however, is that Botox only reduces sweat production temporarily (usually for 3 to 6 months). After that, a new treatment is necessary. However, repeated treatments with botulinum toxin can gradually prolong the effect. Let Dr. med. Nichlos advise you now on which method (sweat gland suction or Botox injection) is better for you in order to get your symptoms under control in the long term.