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[Comparison study on the efficacy of three methods for the treatment of osmidrosis]
Wei-Wei Li1, Zhi-Fei Liu, Ya-Ning Cui
1Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Peking Union Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100032, China.
Objective:
To compare the efficacy of decollement, combined tumescent liposuction and curettage, Botox injection in the treatment of osmidrosis.
Methods:
From September 2006 to April 2009, 350 patients with osmidrosis were treated by decollement method in 180 cases, curettage in 120 cases,and Botox injection in 50 cases. The therapeutic effect and complications were retrospectively analyzed.
Results:
The patients were followed up for 3-24 months. The cure rate was 90.6%, 84.8% and 84.2% in decollement, curettage and Botox groups, respectively. The effective rate was 100% in all groups.
Conclusions:
All the three methods are effective for the treatment of osmidrosis. The odor symptom can be improved a lot with decollement method. Considering the complication, downtime and cosmetic results, Botox injection is suitable for patients with minor or median odor, while combined liposuction and curettage is selected for patients with median to severe odor.
