Osmidrosis Surgery – 7 Days After Surgery

Unlike cosmetic procedures, osmidrosis (underarm odor) surgery treats a condition that cannot be fully demonstrated through photographs alone. The primary goal of surgery is to reduce or eliminate odor caused by the apocrine glands, which cannot be evaluated visually.

These images are provided to help patients understand what the surgical area actually looks like during the recovery period. The photo on the left shows the underarm before surgery, while the photo on the right was taken 7 days after surgery, when swelling, bruising, and skin discoloration are often at their most noticeable.

Patients frequently ask about the incision size, scar location, and appearance during the first week after surgery. As shown in this case, the procedure is performed through a small incision hidden within the natural underarm crease. Mild swelling, bruising, and temporary skin changes are normal parts of the healing process and gradually improve over the following weeks.

This case is shared to provide realistic expectations regarding incision size, early healing, and postoperative recovery after osmidrosis surgery.

Unlike cosmetic procedures, osmidrosis (underarm odor) surgery treats a condition that cannot be fully demonstrated through photographs alone. The primary goal of surgery is to reduce or eliminate odor caused by the apocrine glands, which cannot be evaluated visually. These images are provided to help patients understand what the surgical area actually looks like during the recovery period. The photo on the left shows the underarm before surgery, while the photo on the right was taken 7 days after surgery, when swelling, bruising, and skin discoloration are often at their most noticeable. Patients frequently ask about the incision size, scar location, and appearance during the first week after surgery. As shown in this case, the procedure is performed through a small incision hidden within the natural underarm crease. Mild swelling, bruising, and temporary skin changes are normal parts of the healing process and gradually improve over the following weeks. This case is shared to provide realistic expectations regarding incision size, early healing, and postoperative recovery after osmidrosis surgery.
Underarm 7 days after osmidrosis surgery showing a small healing incision within the natural axillary crease.