An Innovative Technique of Hydrosurgery in the Treatment of Osmidrosis

    September 2019 in “ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ”
    Minliang Wu, Haiying Dai, Ji Zhu, Jianguo Xu, Chuan Lv, Mengyan Sun, Chunyu Xue, Yuchong Wang
    TLDR Hydrosurgery is effective, safe, and causes fewer scars and complications than traditional methods.
    The document detailed an innovative hydrosurgery technique for treating osmidrosis, a condition characterized by excessive body odor. The study was conducted by a team from the Department of Plastic Surgery at Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University in Shanghai, China. The technique involved using a high-pressure water jet to precisely remove sweat glands responsible for the odor. The results indicated that this method was effective in reducing symptoms with minimal scarring and a low recurrence rate. The study concluded that hydrosurgery could be a promising alternative to traditional surgical methods for osmidrosis treatment.
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