Sweat Gland Treatment in Berlin

Why does the body produce sweat?

For most sufferers of severe and excessive sweating, this natural bodily reaction is an enormous stress factor that forces them to avoid social contact.However, sweat production is actually a natural and healthy bodily reaction. Sweating regulates body temperature, provides a protective function, and the body can regulate its acid balance by sweating out excess acids.

Hyperhidrosis as a medical condition

In people who suffer from excessive and severe sweating – regardless of physical exertion or warm weather conditions – the natural bodily reaction of sweating does not function properly. They suffer from hyperhidrosis, a condition that causes excessive sweat production. Sufferers of severe sweating thus live for years with an enormous burden. In hyperhidrosis, a distinction is made between two forms: the primary and the secondary form, which results from a pre-existing condition.

Primary hyperhidrosis often affects sufferers since puberty and is limited to specific body regions such as hands or armpits. The causes of secondary hyperhidrosis, which results from a pre-existing condition, can be diverse. However, they are usually hormonal or neurological causes or factors such as stress or the use of medication that lead to hyperhidrosis.

On which body regions can a sweat gland treatment in Berlin be performed?

Sweat production occurs in different body regions. However, there are some regions of the body that may be more affected by sweat production. The most common include: armpits, hands, feet and face.

Treatment options for sweat gland treatment in Berlin

There are various ways to treat excessive sweating. Taking into account your personal needs and wishes, as well as the intensity and the affected body region, the appropriate surgical or non-surgical treatment will be selected for you.

Sweat gland suction

In sweat gland suction, the sweat glands are removed through a surgical procedure, similar to fat in a liposuction. Using tumescent local anesthesia, which contains a local anesthetic and medication, the sweat glands are scraped off the underside of the skin with a suction cannula and then suctioned out. This method is exclusively suitable for severe sweating in the armpits. The sweat glands are permanently removed under local anesthesia.

Sweat Gland Sclerotherapy

Another method is sclerotherapy or laser treatment of the sweat glands. A laser device is used to sclerose the sweat glands in the affected areas. Laser treatment is a minimally invasive method, usually performed under local anesthesia. The doctor inserts a fine laser fiber into the skin and precisely heats the sweat glands. The heat development spares the surrounding tissue, so that only the sweat glands are destroyed.

Use of Botox

The use of Botox is increasingly used for the treatment of excessive sweating, as this treatment is considered one of the low-risk treatment forms. The neurotoxin botulinum toxin is injected into the sweat glands to block the transmission of nerve impulses to the sweat glands. A Botox treatment is usually painless, quickly performed, and lasts up to 6 months.

Side effects such as redness, bruising, or pressure sensitivity at the treated area can occur and can be reduced by cooling. If necessary, a painkiller can be given. The Botox treatment method is particularly suitable for reducing sweat production on hands and feet or also the armpits.

How is a sweat gland treatment performed in Berlin?

For sweat gland treatment, a detailed consultation is conducted before the treatment to understand your individual needs and wishes. We also explain the various treatment options and recommend the most suitable method for your individual case.

Depending on which treatment you choose, it can be performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia. An explanation will be given about possible incisions to be made to suction the sweat glands or about the injection sites where the Botox will be injected.

What results can be achieved with a sweat gland treatment in Berlin?

A sweat gland treatment at Dottore Caletti in Berlin can help you reduce excessive sweating. Depending on the chosen treatment type, the results are visible immediately or after a short time and usually last several months. For a lasting effect, Botox treatment should be repeated after 4–6 months.

Sweat Gland Treatment for Sweating in Berlin – Individual Consultation and Care

In our practice in Berlin, we place great importance on individual consultation and care for our patients. During an individual consultation in our Caletti practice for plastic surgery in Berlin, we consider your needs and wishes and explain the treatment options and surgical procedures. Before each procedure, we take a comprehensive medical history regarding hyperhidrosis and pre-existing conditions to provide you with comprehensive care and support.