Tumescent Liposuction with Dermal Curettage for Treatment of Axillary Osmidrosis and Hyperhidrosis
- 1 April 2006
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Dermatologic Surgery
- Vol. 32 (4), 505-511
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.2006.32103.x
Abstract
Axillary osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis are distressing social problems, particularly in Asian societies. Various treatment methods have been developed for removal of the apocrine and eccrine glands. But conventional surgical methods often lead to significant scarring and frequent recurrence.To evaluate the effect of liposuction with curettage using a new device, the Fatemi cannula, in the treatment of axillary osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis.From August 2003 through December 2004, 25 patients (15 women and 10 men) with axillary osmidrosis or hyperhidrosis were treated by tumescent liposuction and curettage. The results of malodor elimination were graded by the patients as excellent, good, fair, and poor. Changes in axillary sweating and hair growth, postoperative scarring, patient satisfaction degree, and complications were also evaluated. Biopsies of the axillary skin were performed in 14 patients.Of the 50 axillae, 38 (76.0%) were graded as excellent results, 11 (22.0%) were good, and one (2.0%) was fair. No serious complications were noted except temporary ecchymosis and local infection in minor cases. The preoperative histologic examinations showed large and numerous apocrine glands and postoperative significant decrease and degeneration of them.Tumescent liposuction with dermal curettage using the Fatemi cannula is an effective and safe method in the treatment of axillary osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis.Keywords
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