Offering Noninvasive and Surgical Options to Treat Excessive Sweating

The Department of Plastic Surgery at University Hospitals offer state-of-the-art treatments for hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating.

Excessive sweating is an embarrassing and disabling condition that affects millions of people around the world. Specially trained surgeons at University Hospitals offer noninvasive and surgical options for treating this uncomfortable condition. Treatment options to reduce sweat production include:

• Iontophoresis
• Botox™ injections
• Direct surgical excision
• Subdermal liposuction
• Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS)

Individualized Treatment Plan

Plastic surgeons at UH will create an individualized treatment plan for the patient after a thorough consultation and physical examination. The surgeon will make sure the patient has all the information needed to make an informed decision about effective treatment for excessive sweating.