An early experience from a patient who had LSA at The Whiteley Clinic for Bromhidrosis last week:
"Thought I'd drop you a quick email showing photos of both arms one day after removing the compression garment.
Relief after removing the garment was immediate, and the stretching immediately after lightly has helped.
Also completed the full course of antibiotics today and feel good. Had my first 'smell' test today with my other half, after I went for a very light bike ride for about 2km. I came back lightly perspiring although had a jumper and coat on (which would normally trigger really bad arm odour), and once I removed all she smelt each arm and couldn't smell any bad odour! that is quite amazing considering I hadn't washed the underarm area at all in four days!
I was also very pleased with the whole experience, it certainly made the time go by quicker.
It is probably too early to tell if the glands will recover and the smell will return to some degree, though just wanted to say so far it is looking very promising.
Big thanks, will keep you posted on my progress. "
its been a month; how is the patient.
ReplyDeleteThanks for asking.
ReplyDeleteI see my patients for follow up at 6 weeks - so please ask again in 2-3 weeks.
So far no severe post-operative problems so I hope there will be a good improvement.
Mark
I e-mailed the patient yesterday following your comment and had the following reply today:
ReplyDeleteHi Mark
I'd say I'm now fully recovered. Skin tightness and bruising all gone. Not much hair has returned which I'm actually pleased with as am sure it contributed to the smell. Results wise, other half noticed big difference/improvement.
For me, it seems about a 70% reduction in both arms without any deodorant. When I spray it's 100% and lasts all day without need to reapply. Also, it's important to note that any little odour I notice is not noticeable by my other half. Also I only notice after dabbing the area with a tissue.
So although not 100% it's a big improvement and I'm pleased with the results (and so is the other half!)
Would definitely recommend it to others.