What are the side effects of hyperhidrosis surgery if any?

Side effects of hyperhidrosis surgery may include:

- Infection: The surgical incision site is at risk of infection, which can be treated with antibiotics.

- Bleeding: There is a risk of bleeding during and after surgery, which can be controlled with pressure or stitches.

- Swelling: The surgical area may swell after surgery, which can be managed with ice packs and elevation.

- Bruising: The surgical area may bruise after surgery, which will resolve on its own over time.

- Pain: There may be some pain after surgery, which can be managed with pain medication. Pain typically resolves after a few days to a few weeks.

- Nerve damage: There is a risk of damaging nerves during surgery, which can lead to decreased sensation or numbness in the affected area. This is a rare complication.

- Scarring: The surgery will leave a scar, which may be noticeable. Scarring can be minimized with careful surgical technique.

- Sweat redistribution: After the surgery, sweating may be redistributed to other areas of the body.

- Temporary hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating may occur temporarily in other parts of the body.

- Skin irritation: The skin around the treatment area may become irritated and red.

- Changes in skin texture: The texture of the skin in the treatment area may change.

- Recurrence: In some cases, hyperhidrosis may recur after surgery.