Sweat Gland Removal - Aftercare

Sweat gland suction is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, which means you can leave the clinic after the operation while wearing supportive garments. One to two days after the operation, the application of sterile bandages to the wounds or possibly compression hose will be necessary for a period of about 10 days. Return to normal daily life is typically possible just one to two days after treatment; nevertheless, the area of the armpits should be treated with care and strenuous physical exertion should be avoided in the first days.

A sweat gland excision represents a larger-scale procedure which leads to larger wound surfaces. Wound healing progresses more slowly in typical cases, which is why you should not subject yourself to significant strains in the first few weeks. The wounds should be tended and regularly checked by a doctor. ^5,6

A sympathectomy or sympathetic blockade normally requires a 1-2 day inpatient stay. Showering is usually possibly on the first evening. After leaving the clinic, regular checkups should be made by your doctor. You should also be gentle with yourself in the first weeks after the procedure and avoid sports activities. ⁹

Please speak with the doctor who is treating you about the above-mentioned and further possible individual aftercare measures.