Will “Sweat Lipo” surgery cure my body odor (bromhidrosis)?
Probably not, but it will make it more manageable. Bromhidrosis results from the normal skin bacteria acting on any sweat that is produced, be it from apocrine or eccrine glands. If the total amount of sweating is reduced, then the bromhidrosis should be similarly reduced. But normal precautions with showers using anti-septic soaps, anti-perspirants and deodorants will probably still be required. Sometimes, antibiotic skin creams may also be used as well. • How long will the results of “Sweat Lipo” last? This is unknown mainly because it is a new procedure. There are no long term studies as yet. However, patients have remained significantly drier for at least one year after surgery…..and counting. • Will I be absolutely dry after “Sweat Lipo” surgery? No. The surgery will remove the apocrine glands, but the eccrine glands will be untouched and will continue to function. Hence, you will still sweat – but the problem will be much more manageable. • I don’t sweat excessively but would jus