Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of the body can be cured with the surgery?
The surgery can eliminate sweating in: hands, feet, armpits, face, scalp, and pathological facial blushing.
How is the surgery performed?
The surgery is performed in an operating room, under general anesthesia. It involves a team of specialist surgeons in thoracoscopic surgery, an anesthesiologist, and a surgical nurse. It requires specialized equipment and instruments for video endoscopic surgery.
How long does the surgery take?
The surgery usually takes about 45 minutes.
Is it painful?
It is a surgery that causes minimal pain. The discomfort is usually completely tolerable and can be relieved with common analgesics.
Do I have to stay in the hospital after the surgery?
Usually, patients are hospitalized for 24 hours, although some may be discharged on the same day of surgery.
When can I return to my usual activities?
Usually, you can retake your usual activities in 2 or 3 days.
How long do I have to wait to see the results?
The results are immediate.
Is the result permanent?
Yes, the result is permanent.
What percentage of success does the surgery have in hand hyperhidrosis?
The success rate of hyperhidrosis surgery is around 99%.
Can I lose sensitivity in my hands?
No, the nerves responsible for sensitivity, touch, and mobility run through completely different pathways.
Will my feet also stop sweating with the surgery?
The surgery is performed for sweating of the hands. However, more than 70% of those operated for this reason may sweat less from their feet or even stop sweating completely.
Is sweating of the armpits also treated simultaneously?
Yes. It can be treated simultaneously or as a single condition.
Is surgery effective for sweating of the face and scalp?
Yes. The success rate is slightly lower than that for hand sweating. In this surgery, it should be noted that there is a greater possibility of compensatory sweating.
If I sweat all over my body, can surgery help me?
No. Sympathetic blockade is useful for those who sweat in specific areas, such as those we have described.
My problem is that I blush at any situation, no matter how trivial. Can surgery help me?
Yes. In fact, many patients who blush at banal situations, causing them social limitations, undergo surgery solely for this symptom.
What consequence can the section of a branch of the sympathetic nerve bring me?
The section is performed on one or two branches of the sympathetic nerve, the rest continue to function normally, so no other consequences arise except those described.