Leading Solution to Excessive Sweating!
Clinically Proven
More than 9,400 hyperhidrosis patients discharged SWEAT FREE within just two hours of life-changing outpatient surgery
World renowned surgeons at The Center for Hyperhidrosis have refined minimally invasive, rapid-recovery surgeries that stop excessive sweating IMMEDIATELY.
The implications of hyperhidrosis are wide-reaching, and the story of Marisha Ray is a model for how this can impact a person’s personal and professional lives.
Marisha Ray was only 19 when her parents drove her from her hometown in Kentucky to Los Angeles to pursue the dream of stardom. She began her journey in showbusiness collecting tips as a tap dancer on Hollywood Boulevard; now, seven years later, one would think Marisha should have been singing hallelujahs from the top of Mount Hollywood. She rose in prominence to feature in various film sets and booked recurring roles on several TV shows.
But, what appeared to be an unlikely story of success in Hollywood was actually a long, constant battle with a chronic health condition.
Marisha was born with hyperhidrosis, a condition that causes profuse sweating in the hands, under the arms and on the feet. Approximately 1 in 50 Americans suffer from this condition each year.
In Marisha’s case, her excessive sweating weighed on every decision in her life — from what T-shirt she wore on a given day to the colors in her wardrobe. Some nights, she would give up entirely — skipping a night out with her friends to sit home alone from shame of sweating.
Marisha struggled with hyperhidrosis every day. On one occasion, she recalls simply holding onto a microphone during a performance was more challenging than the singing and dancing itself!
After one particularly difficult episode, she broke down. She could not take the daily struggle any longer. With the same grit she had summoned to conquer Hollywood, she determined that she would find a solution to her suffering. While she could not believe there was nobody out there who understood her problems, surely, she thought, somebody had to have dedicated their work to solving health-related issues such as hers.
She began searching online for help and ultimately found her solution: The Center for Hyperhidrosis. In no time at all, Marisha was sitting across from one of the world’s leading experts on hyperhidrosis.
After working with the team at The Center of Hyperhidrosis, she felt comfortable and ready to undergo the procedure and shortly thereafter, her life would forever be changed – she was relieved of her chronic sweatiness and began living life with naturally dry, warm hands.
For the first time in her life, Marisha was able to grip a microphone under hot studio lights, and slowly, she began joining her community of friends in LA for long nights out on the town.
Today, Marisha Ray co-owns an entertainment business with her husband, and stars in the hit TV show, Critical Role, which is now shooting its 12th season. Without fear from her former condition, she is able to comfortably interact with her fans who come out and support her from around the world!
If Marisha’s struggles sound familiar to you, we invite you to meet our team and learn more about our latest innovation in combating hyperhidrosis. The countless stories we hear on a daily basis remind us that Marisha’s experience is not just isolated to a few people. . . come learn how we can help you!
The struggle that affects as many as 2% of Americans
Hyperhidrosis affects approximately 1-2% of the population in the United States, and is more prevalent in other parts of the world. Despite how large of a problem it is – it is often very misunderstood.
Patients can often go years without even having a name for what they are suffering from. Even doctors and clinical professionals struggle to understand the condition.
Every day, we see patients who have spent a lifetime struggling with the simple things. No sports because the ball slides through their hands. No shaking hands when meeting someone new. No freedom with what to wear. Worried about how they smell. Even something as simple as walking barefoot can be treacherous for our patients. We have seen patients who have broken their ankles when they slipped on their own sweat.
The struggle is real.
It’s no wonder that many, like Marisha, just stay home some days.
We see patients from every walk of life and every ethnic group. Our patients are teenagers and adults, single and married. Not only do they visit us from all over the country, our patients travel from around the world seeking relief from such a painful problem.
It is not surprising that after years of getting very few answers, many patients have a hard time believing that an outpatient surgery exists that could change their lives forever – in as little as two hours.
Dr. Basseri, Co-Founder & Medical Director of The Center for Hyperhidrosis
My name is Dr. Eraj Basseri, surgeon and co-founder of The Center for Hyperhidrosis. The mission for the Center is to provide proactive care to patients & quality education to doctors and other surgeons on hyperhidrosis. We strive to educate on the diagnosis and causes of hyperhidrosis and the proven surgical techniqu es we have pioneered.
I was privileged to be trained in hyperhidrosis surgery by Dr. Rafael Reisfeld, who has been the leader in hyperhidrosis surgery for decades. He is the author of much of the medical literature on hyperhidrosis, and I am proud to say he is a partner at the Center.
Dr. Reisfeld was drawn to specialize in hyperhidrosis because he had a childhood friend with the condition. That sense of a personal mission runs throughout the Center. Read more
Dr. Eraj Basseri
Co-Founder & Medical Director of The Center for Hyperhidrosis
Real Patients, Real Results
Marisha Ray’s Story– Actress & Business Owner
Marisha battled excessive sweating for years. It affected her confidence, career, and daily life. After failed treatments, she found us. In just 2 hours, everything changed.
“For the first time, I could hold a microphone without slipping. My hands are dry, and my confidence is back.”
Real Patients, Real Results
Jonathan’s Story – Full-Time Musician
Jonathan lived with the daily struggles of severe sweating, impacting his career, confidence, and ability to enjoy life’s simplest moments. After years of failed attempts to find a solution, he discovered Dr. Basseri and decided to give himself one more chance. With the support of Dr. Basseri and his dedicated team, Jonathan’s life was transformed. Now, his hands and feet are dry, and he’s thriving as a musician and in his personal life.
“This surgery will change your life and every penny and time spent in the process will be worth it.”
Real Patients, Real Results
Kaylee’s Story – Culinary Student
Kaylee struggled with excessive sweating that impacted her daily life and career aspirations. After undergoing ETS and ELS with Dr. Basseri, everything changed. Now, she can confidently wear gloves, roll out dough, and serve guests without worry, allowing her to thrive in culinary school.
“Thank you for changing my life! I would recommend this surgery to anyone looking to get it done.”
Real Patients, Real Results
Rima’s Story – Grateful Parent
Rima’s 17-year-old son struggled with severe hyperhidrosis for years, which overshadowed his love for sports and social activities. After trying countless treatments without success, they turned to Dr. Basseri. His expertise, patience, and compassion reassured them every step of the way, making ETS surgery a life-changing decision. Now, her son is thriving with renewed confidence, free from the burden of excessive sweating.
“As a parent, seeing my son thrive after years of struggle is truly priceless. Dr. Basseri’s skill and compassion have given him a new lease on life, and for that, we are forever grateful.”
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for sweating more than your body needs to. Regardless of temperature or climate, people with hyperhidrosis sweat, and often to dripping levels.
Where Does Hyperhidrosis Occur?
Hyperhidrosis sufferers might sweat all over their body (generalized hyperhidrosis). More often, the sweating is localized in one or more areas (focal hyperhidrosis).
Commonly, sufferers have:
- Sweaty palms (palmar hyperhidrosis) and
- Sweaty feet (plantar hyperhidrosis)
But focal hyperhidrosis can also occur in the armpits, the groin and the rear end.
How Has Hyperhidrosis Been Treated Historically?
Doctors have tried to treat excessive sweating with pills, lotions, neurotoxin injection, deodorants, electric devices, acupuncture and biofeedback. If you have experienced any of these prescribed or recommended for you, it will not surprise you to hear that these treatments have very low success rates for severe cases of excessive sweating.
The first surgical treatments for hyperhidrosis were performed more than 50 years ago. For decades, surgeons lacked the fine tools we have today for precise, technical surgeries. As a result, these early surgeries were invasive. Patients were cut wide open at the back, chest or neck.
In the 1990s, endoscopes made “keyhole” surgery possible for hyperhidrosis. An endoscope is a fiber optic camera with a tool attached. Endoscopes allow surgeons to thread their way through small incisions rather than making invasive cuts.
With endoscopes, hyperhidrosis surgery could be performed in an outpatient procedure. Patients started walking out of the facility within hours of their surgery.
Although many surgeons can perform keyhole surgeries, the techniques involved in hyperhidrosis surgery are highly specific. The techniques take years of practice under the supervision of a surgeon who has mastered them.
While the sympathetic chain (the overactive nerves causing excessive sweating) is similar in most people, the ways in which patients suffer can variety quite significantly. Only experienced surgeons will be able to identify these abnormalities and solve any issues that arise.
Unfortunately, there are few surgeons in the world who specialize in hyperhidrosis, and only two who can operate on both hands and feet. One of them is our co-founder, Dr. Basseri.
What Causes Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is a genetic condition — about 66% of patients have a family history.
The excessive sweating is a result of overactivity in the sympathetic chain, a collection of nerves that deliver information to the body about stress and impending danger.
These nerves are responsible for your fight-or-flight response, so it is no surprise they also control the sweat glands in your hands, feet and other areas.
The nerves responsible for hand sweating (palmar hyperhidrosis) are in the upper part of the chest (thoracic) cavity. The nerves responsible for foot sweating (plantar hyperhidrosis) are in your lower back (lumbar region).
Hyperhidrosis is not caused by:
- An overactive thyroid
- Anxiety
- Diabetes
However, there are reasons for heavy sweating that are not hyperhidrosis. It is important your surgeon is qualified to rule out other causes such as:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Psychiatric disorders
- Menopause
- Obesity
- Medications
The Latest Surgical Treatment for Hyperhidrosis
After performing thousands of hyperhidrosis surgeries, making substantial contributions to the medical literature in the field, and innovating one of the most effective solutions to hyperhidrosis, our team at The Center for Hyperhidrosis is the leading provider of surgical techniques for focal hyperhidrosis.
Dry and Warm Immediately After Hyperhidrosis Surgery
The nature of hyperhidrosis means the results of successful surgery are immediate.
As soon as your nerve is clipped, the excessive activity in your sympathetic chain ceases immediately.
The first thing you will notice when you wake up from surgery is that you are dry and warm.
Incredible Recovery Times From Hyperhidrosis Surgery
Our hyperhidrosis surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis. Patients typically undergo general anesthesia for about 1-2 hours, the length of the average surgical procedure.
Two hours after surgery, most patients are on their feet, walking out of the medical center, sweat free.
In about a week, patients are back to work and are able to perform physical activity.
Talk to the hyperhidrosis experts today.
Why Do Our Hyperhidrosis Surgeries Have Such High Success Rates?
Our surgical procedure boasts a 99.2% success rate. Our effectiveness is a result of a diligent process that has been studied & refined for decades:
- We carefully screen patients so that we are operating only on individuals for whom surgery is most likely to work. This surgery is not suitable for everyone.
- We apply the right surgical technique at the right level of the sympathetic chain for optimal results
You might have read about problems arising after hyperhidrosis surgery. It is important to understand the context of those experiences. Poor results are more common when surgeons:
- Apply the right technique at the right level to the wrong patient or
- Apply the wrong technique at the wrong level to the right patient
Because of our deep experience, The Center for Hyperhidrosis takes proactive steps to ensure the procedure will be successful.
An Overview Of Hyperhidrosis Surgery
At The Center for Hyperhidrosis, we have refined our approach over decades of world-class research and clinical trials for the best patient outcomes.
- We make minimal incisions, which means patients can return to normal activities in almost no time at all.
- Our endoscopic instruments are custom made for hyperhidrosis surgery.
- In operations for palmar hyperhidrosis (sweaty hands), we approach the nerves lower down than most surgeons do — at the T3 or T4 level rather than at the T2 level. This leads to much better results for the patients because it reduces compensatory sweating in other areas.
- We use titanium clips instead of burning or cutting the nerve. Clipping the nerve means the procedure is reversible. We can simply remove the clip in the unlikely event that this is necessary. A cut or burnt nerve cannot be restored.
- We have refined different surgical techniques depending on where the hyperhidrosis is presenting.
- We close the incision internally with absorbent sutures so it’s not necessary to come back to have them removed.
- The surgeries are performed at a fully accredited AAAHC outpatient surgical facility.
- The surgeons are supported by highly trained nurses and experienced staff who provide a safe, caring and professional environment for surgery.
Separate Hyperhidrosis Surgeries For Hands and Feet
The nerves that control sweating in the hands are located in the chest (thoracic region). Foot sweating is controlled by nerves in the lower back (lumbar region).
Each Area of Hyperhidrosis Requires its Own Surgical Technique
And while there are around twenty-five surgeons in the world specializing in focal hyperhidrosis surgery for the hands, there are only two who can operate on both hands and feet.
The extreme scarcity of surgeons who can operate to solve hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet is critical because the reality for 95% of patients is that they will need both operations at least two months apart. Therefore, the specialized expertise that Dr. Basseri and Dr. Reisfeld have in these procedures will help you if both operations are needed.
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy for Palmar Hyperhidrosis
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS) is the only proven surgical solution to excessive hand sweating (palmar hyperhidrosis).
The operation on the chest is quick (about an hour) and is performed under general anesthesia that requires only two small incisions (5mm and 10mm) through which the surgeon can insert the endoscope.
ETS is a reversible procedure because we clamp the nerves rather than burning or cutting them.
Endoscopic Lumbar Sympathectomy For Plantar Hyperhidrosis
Endoscopic Lumbar Sympathectomy (ELS) is the surgery most often recommended for patients who suffer from severe excessive foot sweating (plantar hyperhidrosis) as their primary or only area of excessive sweating.
We might also perform ELS in cases where patients did not see results from ETS.
The surgery on the lower back is performed under general anesthesia and lasts between one and two hours. It involves just three small cuts. The longest is only about 1.5 cm and the others are about half as long. The surgeon threads the endoscope through the incisions to perform the surgery.
Like any surgical procedure that attempts to correct physiological genetic problems with mechanical solutions, recurrence of the original problem is always a possibility. However, the odds of recurrence are low. And the possibility is least likely when your surgeon has extensive experience and knowledge, especially as anatomical variations are possible.
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Are you curious about hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the hands and feet?
Meet Adam, one of our patients who had ETS surgery in 2022!
“If people knew better, they would do better.”
Doing what you love, like playing an instrument, can be difficult having excessively sweaty hands.
Kayla checking in the day after surgery for excessively sweaty hands!
Meet Maeza, one of our patients sharing their story of why they chose surgery for excessive sweating.
In late 2023, I underwent Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS), expertly performed by Dr. Eraj Basseri, effectively curing my palmar hyperhidrosis.
Natalia
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What Makes Our Treatment Different?
How soon will I see results?
The nature of hyperhidrosis means the results of successful surgery are immediate.
As soon as your nerve is clipped, the excessive activity in your sympathetic chain ceases immediately.
The first thing you will notice when you wake up from surgery is that you are dry and warm.
What's the success rate?
Our surgical procedure boasts a 99.2% success rate. Our effectiveness is a result of a diligent process that has been studied and refined for decades:
- We carefully screen patients so that we are operating only on individuals for whom surgery is most likely to work. This surgery is not suitable for everyone.
- We apply the right surgical technique at the right level of the sympathetic chain for optimal results.
You might have read about problems arising after hyperhidrosis surgery. It is important to understand the context of those experience Poor results are common when surgeons:
- Apply the right technique at the right level to the wrong patient or
- Apply the wrong technique at the wrong level to the right patient
Because of our deep experience, The Center for Hyperhidrosis takes proactive steps to ensure the procedure will be successful.
What if I only sweat in certain areas?
Each area of hyperhidrosis requires its own surgical technique. And while there are around twenty-five surgeons in the world specializing in focal hyperhidrosis surgery for the hands, there are only two who can operate on both hands and feet.
The extreme scarcity of surgeons who can operate to solve hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet is critical because the reality for 95% of patients is that they will need both operations at least two months apart. Therefore, the specialized expertise that Dr. Basseri and Dr. Reisfeld have in these procedures will help you if both operations are needed.