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Sweat gland treatment in Dortmund

Uncontrolled sweating affects hundreds of thousands of people in Germany alone and can severely restrict quality of life. For excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), surgical sweat gland suction or treatment with a muscle relaxant are options at Westfalenklinik in Dortmund.

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Duration of surgery
about 30 minutes
Anaesthesia
none or local
Stay in the clinic
outpatient
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Sweat gland treatment in Dortmund: consultation and treatment in one place

Consultation, treatment and aftercare take place at Westfalenklinik in Dortmund. Surgical suction is carried out on an outpatient basis under local anaesthesia, and treatment with a muscle relaxant requires no incision at all; you usually go home again on the same day. A personal contact accompanies you from the first consultation to the final follow-up examination.

The specialist clinic for plastic and aesthetic surgery has been at home in Rosemeyerstraße for 25 years, directly on the B1/A40 in the immediate vicinity of Signal Iduna Park. By car, leave the B1 at the Dortmund-Hombruch exit and park in the building’s car park. By public transport, take the U45 from the main station to Stadtgarten and then the U42 to Theodor-Fliedner-Heim.

Man touching the damp back of his neck, illustrative image for excessive sweating

When hyperhidrosis treatment in Dortmund can help

For excessive sweating

  • under the arms (armpits)
  • on the hands or feet
  • on the back
  • in the intimate area

Sweating to a normal extent is not only entirely natural but also healthy and extremely important for our skin and for regulating our body temperature. Uncontrolled sweat production regardless of temperature and activity, on the other hand, is the result of a hereditary disorder of the autonomic nervous system and can become a real burden. So-called hyperhidrosis, which affects around 800,000 people in Germany alone, can place a heavy strain on the self-confidence of those affected. Patients feel neither comfortable nor fresh, and the mere fear of another bout of sweating can itself trigger the next one. Besides the hands and feet, the areas of the body under the arms are particularly affected.

What exactly is meant by hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is a clinical condition that basically means the excessive production of sweat, i.e. sweat production that goes well beyond the normal level. In general, medicine distinguishes between two types of hyperhidrosis: generalised and focal hyperhidrosis. While generalised hyperhidrosis usually appears over large areas of the chest, neck or face, a typical sign of focal hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating under the arms, on the hands or on the soles of the feet.

Regardless of the form of hyperhidrosis, those affected not infrequently develop a strong sense of shame from the consequences. For what people with unremarkable sweating can tackle themselves relatively easily by cooling down, showering or using deodorant, those affected by hyperhidrosis can often only get under control with the help of sweat gland treatment.

What treatment options are there for excessive sweating?

To treat hyperhidrosis, our doctors at Westfalenklinik offer you two procedures as part of sweat gland treatment: surgical sweat gland suction and treatment with a muscle relaxant. The aim is to significantly reduce the production of underarm sweat in the treated area and thus make your everyday life easier. How strong the effect is and how long it lasts varies from person to person and depends on the chosen procedure; we discuss this with you in the consultation at Westfalenklinik Dortmund.

Methods compared

Suction or muscle relaxant?

Both procedures are outpatient. They differ in whether the sweat glands are removed or whether an active substance reduces their sweat production.

Diagram of sweat gland suction in a cross-section of the skin: a cannula beneath the sweat glands suctions them out

Suctionsurgical, under local anaesthesia

A tumescent solution loosens the sweat glands and reduces the tendency to bleed. A suction cannula then removes the glands together with the surrounding subcutaneous fatty tissue via two small skin incisions.

Proceduretwo small skin incisions
Duration
about 30 minutes
Suitable for
above all the armpits
Afterwards
two weeks in a compression shirt, one day of rest
Diagram of treatment with a muscle relaxant in a cross-section of the skin: a fine needle delivers the active substance to the sweat glands

Muscle re­laxantno surgical procedure

The active substance is injected into the affected region and reduces sweat production there. It is used mainly for locally limited sweating under the arms, on the hands and on the soles of the feet.

ProcedureInjection without incisions
Suitable for
Armpits, hands, feet
Afterwards
no compression shirt needed
Woman in a black bra giving a thumbs up, illustrative image for sweat gland treatment

Aims of a sweat gland treatment

  • Reduction of excessive sweat production in the treated region
  • Short outpatient treatment
  • Relief in everyday private and professional life

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How surgical sweat gland treatment proceeds at Westfalenklinik

Surgical sweat gland treatment takes the form of a kind of suction of the body’s sweat-producing glands. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and is carried out under local anaesthesia. First, to loosen the sweat glands and reduce the tendency to bleed, a tumescent solution modified specially for sweat gland suction, consisting of saline, adrenaline, an anaesthetic and enzymes, is injected into the affected areas, for example into the armpits. A suction cannula connected to a vacuum pump is inserted into the armpit through two small skin incisions, and the sweat glands are removed together with the surrounding subcutaneous fatty tissue.

Alternative without surgery: treating hyperhidrosis with a muscle relaxant

An alternative for excessive sweating is treatment with a muscle relaxant. Entirely without a surgical procedure, in many cases a single injection can be enough to reduce sweat production significantly. Particularly for focal hyperhidrosis, that is, rather locally pronounced pathological sweating under the arms, on the hands and on the soles of the feet, sweat gland treatment with a muscle relaxant is often used.

The course of sweat gland treatment at Westfalenklinik

This is how a sweat gland treatment at Westfalenklinik proceeds, from the consultation to the full effect:

  1. Step 1

    Beforehand

    Consultation in Dortmund. We clarify where and how much you sweat, and discuss which procedure is an option for you. You can book your appointment online.

  2. Step 2

    On the day of treatment

    About 30 minutes, outpatient. The suction is carried out under local anaesthesia; the muscle relaxant is injected without a surgical procedure. You can usually leave the clinic on the same day.

  3. Step 3

    Up to week 2

    Compression after the suction. After the surgical procedure you rest for a day and wear the compression shirt fitted during the treatment for two weeks. This is not necessary after treatment with a muscle relaxant.

  4. Step 4

    After 1 to 2 weeks

    The effect. A noticeable improvement can appear after just a few hours, and you see the full effect after one to two weeks.

Laughing man in a white T-shirt against a warm background, illustrative image for the costs of sweat gland treatment

What does sweat gland treatment cost in Dortmund? Costs and financing

The costs depend on the procedure and on the region treated. After your consultation at Westfalenklinik you will receive a no-obligation treatment quote.

Westfalenklinik’s treatment prices are final prices including statutory VAT; follow-up treatments and the costs of the anaesthetist are not added afterwards. Financing is possible through our financing partner, more on this under Financing your treatment.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly does the effect of a sweat gland treatment appear?

Normally, a noticeable improvement can appear after just a few hours; after 1 to 2 weeks you then see the full effect of the treatment.

How long is the stay in the clinic after a sweat gland treatment?

Whether surgical sweat gland suction or sweat gland treatment with a muscle relaxant: as a rule, you can leave the clinic on the day of the procedure.

What side effects can occur with a sweat gland treatment?

Temporary infections, swelling, temporary numbness and bruising are possible. We inform you about further possible risks in the consultation.

What do I need to bear in mind after a sweat gland treatment?

After a surgical procedure, you wear a compression shirt fitted during the treatment for the first two weeks and rest for a day. In the case of sweat gland treatment with a muscle relaxant, you do not need to observe this.

What does a sweat gland treatment in Dortmund cost?

The costs depend on the procedure and on the region treated. After your consultation at Westfalenklinik in Dortmund you will receive a no-obligation treatment quote with final prices including statutory VAT. Financing is possible through our financing partner.

Where in Dortmund does the sweat gland treatment take place?

Consultation, treatment and aftercare take place at Westfalenklinik, Rosemeyerstr. 2–4, 44139 Dortmund, right on the B1/A40 near the Signal Iduna Park. You park on the building’s car park deck directly in front of the entrance; from the main station, take the U45 to Stadtgarten and then the U42 to Theodor-Fliedner-Heim.

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