Procedures
Osmidrosis (bromhidrosis) surgery — apocrine gland removal
from 4 reviews1 clinics
Removes axillary apocrine glands through small incisions using endoscope-assisted suction curettage, liposuction with subcutaneous curettage, or open trimming, generally under tumescent local anesthesia.
SurgicalLocal
Downtime
7–10days
Full recovery 4–12 wks
Flight safe
7days after
FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026
How long is the downtime for Osmidrosis (bromhidrosis) surgery — apocrine gland removal?
7–10 days. Full recovery 4–12 wks · Flight safe 7 days
A compressive tie-over dressing with restricted arm movement is used for roughly 3 to 7 days, and skin necrosis, hematoma and scarring are reported complications.
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