CLINICAL EVALUATION OF HYPERHIDROSIS TREATMENT WITH MICROWAVE ABLATION

Abstract

Introduction: Axillary hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes embarrassment and discomfort. The most common techniques used to inhibit axillary sweat glands are thoracic sympathectomy, liposuction curettage, and injection of botulinum toxin, all of which have immediate benets. However, in return, these can generate unsatisfactory effects after some time. Objective: This work aimed to evaluate the degree of satisfaction, benets, and possible adverse effects of the application of microwaves for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis. Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients with clinical diagnoses of primary axillary hyperhidrosis who underwent treatment with microwave ablation from 2015 to 2018. Medical records were analyzed for demographic data, degree of satisfaction (Likert scale), and adverse effects. Patients were classied according to their hyperhidrosis disease severity scale (HDSS) and clinical results of the treatment to the medical record. The correlation between the ndings was made considering the statistical validity of p = 0.05. Conclusion: The treatment of hyperhidrosis with ablation of sweat glands using microwaves (Miradry®) was safe and presented virtually no adverse effects. Although its effectiveness was below expected, the level of patient satisfaction was considered good.