Excessive Sweating and hyperhidrosis surgery, ETS - Side Affects

Any surgery has possible side effects, and we advise you to discuss them more fully with the doctor.

Compensatory sweating is the most common of side effects and occurs in up to 60% of the cases. After the operation, some patients might experience some degree of sweating in other locations such as the thighs or back. Most patients say that they are not troubled by this extra perspiration and it is preferable to sweaty palms. In most cases, the condition improves over time.

A more rare side effect, gustatory sweating, which occurs in about 1% of cases, has appeared with some patients. With this condition, patients notice that they tend to sweat while eating or smelling certain foods. These side effects are regarded as a minor inconvenience and are far more acceptable than sweaty palms. In the many cases that have been performed, it has been shown that this procedure is both safe and effective when performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon.

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