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Subcutaneous Curettage/Suction Curettage of Axillary Apocrine Glands
Apocrine gland curettage in the armpit may be considered after evaluation when axillary bromhidrosis is chronic and recurrent, and conservative measures such as topical antiperspirants, hygiene, or injections have limited effectiveness. The decision is usually based on the severity of the odor, skin
24-72h
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Approx. $2,100
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Not included
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- -Travel costs
- -Optional extras
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
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How Subcutaneous Curettage/Suction Curettage of Axillary Apocrine Glands is performed
This procedure is often performed under local or tumescent anesthesia, with the concentrated odor area marked beforehand. Typically, a small incision is made in the armpit to insert a curette-suction device, which is used to scrape and suction out the apocrine glands at the subdermal plane, along with hemostasis and irrigation. A temporary drain may be placed if applicable. Post-operative care involves pressure bandaging and monitoring skin temperature and bleeding, with the goal of reducing armpit odor. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details depend on specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
What is Subcutaneous Curettage/Suction Curettage of Axillary Apocrine Glands?
This procedure is often performed under local or tumescent anesthesia, with the concentrated odor area marked beforehand. Typically, a small incision is made in the armpit to insert a curette-suction device, which is used to scrape and suction out the apocrine glands at the subdermal plane, along with hemostasis and irrigation. A temporary drain may be placed if applicable. Post-operative care involves pressure bandaging and monitoring skin temperature and bleeding, with the goal of reducing armpit odor. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details depend on specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
How is Subcutaneous Curettage/Suction Curettage of Axillary Apocrine Glands performed?
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How Subcutaneous Curettage/Suction Curettage of Axillary Apocrine Glands is performed
This procedure is often performed under local or tumescent anesthesia, with the concentrated odor area marked beforehand. Typically, a small incision is made in the armpit to insert a curette-suction device, which is used to scrape and suction out the apocrine glands at the subdermal plane, along with hemostasis and irrigation. A temporary drain may be placed if applicable. Post-operative care involves pressure bandaging and monitoring skin temperature and bleeding, with the goal of reducing armpit odor. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details depend on specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Combining pre-operative evaluation, surgery, and the first post-discharge follow-up, it is recommended to stay in China for about 5–10 days, subject to the hospital's schedule.
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