The patient has two incisions which are hidden by each armpit. The stitches are absorbable thus eliminating the need for an extra postoperative office visit. Normal activity can be resumed after a few days. The procedure is almost always successful. Patients report that they feel less anxious in stressful situations.
Stage fright is reduced.
The results are usually permanent. Some of the patients report improvement in this condition over time and relate very little trouble with the effect while others are not as sanguine. Conclusion Primary hyperhidrosis is a condition of excessive sweat production by an overactive sympathetic nervous system. It is socially and personally embarrassing for persons living with this problem. Our culture simply does not tolerate overproduction of sweat in most social situations.