Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know if my sweating is excessive and considered hyperhidrosis?
- Can hyperhidrosis be cured on it’s own?
- What is the success rate of the ETS (hand sweating) procedure?
- How much does the surgery cost?
- What should I do if I have BOTH excessive foot and excessive hand sweating?
- Can all types of hyperhidrosis (hands, feet, armpits) be cured with one operation?
- Why should I travel to Los Angeles to see Dr. Reisfeld?
- What is the recovery period for the surgery?
- Who is not eligible for this surgery?
- What is the age range for patients to have the ETS procedure done?
- What is the age range for patients to have the ELS (sweaty feet) procedure done?
- What is the age range for patients to have the ETS (sweaty palms) procedure done?
- What about Younger Age Hyperhidrosis?
- Alcohol, Drugs and Hyperhidrosis do they Mix?
- Is it normal to have sweaty palms?
- Is it normal to have sweaty feet?
- Is hyperhidrosis genetic / inherited ?
- What are the chances I will pass hyperhidrosis onto my children?
- How severe is my hyperhidrosis?
- How is hyperhidrosis affected by sleep?
- If I have excessive body sweating does it mean I have hyperhidrosis??
- Is there a connection between hormonal problems and hyperhidrosis?
- Can thoracic sympathectomy and lumbar sympathectomy be done at the same time?
- What is sympathectomy vs. sympathotomy?
- What is the best procedure for my excessive foot sweating?
- What are the consequences of not treating hyperhidrosis?
- Can hyperhidrosis be corrected?
- Does hyperhidrosis get better or worse over time?
- What is primary versus secondary hyperhidrosis?
- Will I get more hand sweating after doing the lumbar sympathectomy procedure for my sweaty feet?
- What about insurance?
- What if I do NOT have health insurance, what should I do?
- What if my insurance says they do not cover this particular procedure?
- Is the ETS (sweaty palms) procedure right for me?
- Where are the hyperhidrosis procedure performed?
- Who performs the procedure?
- What does T level mean for ETS surgical procedure (Hand Sweating)
- What does L level mean for ELS surgical procedure (Foot Sweating)
- Red sweaty hands, Is this is a common hyperhidrosis symptom?
- Possible Insurance issues related to the sympathectomy procedures
- How does Dr.Reisfeld determine if the surgery is right for me?
- Do the titanium clips interfere with anything?
- Is it difficult to schedule a date for the surgery? How do I schedule an appointment?
- Does there need to be a separate ETS procedure for separate areas of excessive sweating?
- What are the future medical treatment breakthroughs for hyperhidrosis?
- What is the possibility of recurrence? What is the recurrence rate?
- What is the recurrence rate after sympathectomy performed for Palmar or Plantar hyperhidrosis?
- Are there cases that can not be done and why?
- What about hand sweating and armpit sweating?
- What is the difference between cutting the nerve versus clipping the nerve?
- Is the ETS procedure an option for facial sweating and facial blushing?
- What are the psychological impacts of hyperhidrosis?
- What is the reversal operation?
- If I only have excessive armpit sweating, what type of procedure is right for me?
- How secure are the titanium clips?
- What is the difference between rosacea and blushing?
- What about the Kuntz nerve?
- What is the recurrence rate / failure rate?
- Heart Rate Changes?
- What could prevent me from having the thoracic sympathectomy surgery?
- Can excessive sweating be treated non-surgically?
- What is compensatory sweating?
- Does hyperhidrosis cause dehydration?
- Does the clamping method guarantee reversibility of the procedure?
- Do the clamps set off alarms in airport metal detectors?
- Discussion on the correlation between social phobias and ETS.
- Why does Dr. Reisfeld not recommend ETS for facial blushing, facial sweating and axillary sweating?
- What is the relation between Raynaud’s phenomenon and hyperhidrosis?
- I was told that I have Raynoud’s as well as sweaty palms is this correct?
- What should I expect immediately after the procedure
- Do warts have anything to do with hyperhidrosis?
- Is Robotic Surgery applicable to Sympathectomy?
- Can deodorant be used after axillary laser ablation – axillary suction currettage?
- Does body piercing interfere with the operation?
- Does being skinny have anything to do with hyperhidrosis?
- Does obesity have anything to do with hyperhidrosis?
- When does conversion from an endoscopic lumbar sympathectomy to open lumbar sympathectomy happen?
- Does lumbar sympathectomy affect pregnancy?
- Why are my hands cold and clammy?
- Is the anatomy of the sympathetic chain the same for everyone?
- Can I do the operation if I have scoliosis?
- Can the sympathectomy clamps move from their original position in the body?
- Palmar hyperhidrosis vs. Plantar hyperhidrosis.
- What are the heart rate changes after endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy?
- Limiting the indications for ETS
- My physician is not knowledgeable with hyperhidrosis, what shall I do?
- What if I have only plantar hyperhidrosis (foot sweating) without any palmar hyperhidrosis (hand sweating)?
- What about the websites against the surgery?
- Can poisons or certain foods influence hyperhidrosis?
- What is the difference between “truncal sympathectomy” vs. “ramicotomy” for hyperhidrosis?
- What about Buttocks Sweating?
- What about male hyperhidrosis?
- What about female hyperhidrosis?
- Is obesity a factor in performing ETS (hands) or ELS (feet) surgery?
- Is there a connection between night sweating and hyperhidrosis?
- Nervousness, Anxiety, Apprehension and Hyperhidrosis?
- Does diabetes have anything to do with hyperhidrosis?
- Will I get more hand sweating after doing the lumbar sympathectomy procedure for my sweaty feet?
- Is the ETS procedure right for me?
- Are there any identifying characteristics for a hyperhidrosis patient?
- Is the possibility for hyperhidrosis to be only on one side? What is the solution?
- How many surgeons around the world have competent knowledge and ability to perform hyperhidrosis surgery?
- I have noticed increased in my urine output after sympathectomy. Why?
- How long does it take for the hands or feet to get dry after the surgery?
- Is there scarring after the hyperhidrosis surgery?
- Does compensatory sweating only happen to hyperhidrosis patients who underwent ETS?
- Are there any alternative interventional methods for lumbar sympathectomy?
- What are the main risks and contra indications for lumbar sympathectomy?
- Is there any possibility of eyelid sweating after ETS?
- What is Acetyl Choline?
- Older age body sweating, do I have hyperhidrosis?
- What are the long term results after the surgery (ETS)? What should I expect?
- What does the future hold for excessive hand and foot sweating in the next 10 to 20 years?
- Is there a connection between autoimmune diseases and hyperhidrosis?
- Does lumbar sympathectomy affect bladder function?
- Does Hyperhidrosis have any connection to Eczema?
- What is the truth about subdermal curettage as a treatment modality for plantar hyperhidrosis?
- How does ELS affect someone who previously had ETS done?
- Can you only have hyperhidrosis on one side?
- Relationship between Exercise Induced Asthma and Thoracic Sympathectomy
- Are there any connections between disabilities and hyperhidrosis?
- Any correlation between Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and previous Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy?
- How does hyperhidrosis affect fingerprints?
- What if I only have armpit and foot sweating?
- What are the main contraindications of ETS?
- Is there any connection between sexual performance and lumbar sympathectomy?
- What are the negative aspects of severe hyperhidrosis on a person?
- Does coffee affect hyperhidrosis?
