Pediatric Body Odor Treatment Guide
Breaking Age Myths:Permanent Cure from Age 9 with Micro-Incision
With earlier development, many elementary school children (from around age 9) experience body odor issues. Dr. Liu points out that body odor surgery doesn't need to wait until age 20. Through pediatric-specific micro rotational curettage technology, the incision is only 3mm, children can watch cartoons during surgery to relax, and return to school just 7 days post-surgery. Early treatment prevents peer bullying and psychological trauma, with 0% recurrence rate based on 10+ years of follow-up.
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Don't Let "Smelly Fox" Become a Childhood Trauma
Children today have better nutrition and develop earlier, combined with westernized diets, body odor is trending younger. Many parents bring their 5th-6th grade children for consultation, usually not for physical discomfort, but because they're psychologically hurt.
Social Exclusion
Being given hurtful nicknames by classmates (like "Smelly Fox", "Durian Person", "Big Smell")
Behavioral Withdrawal
Once cheerful children become quiet and afraid to leave their seats during breaks
Abandoning Interests
Deliberately giving up favorite sports to reduce sweating
Academic Decline
Unable to concentrate in class due to judgmental looks
"Treating children's body odor saves not just their sense of smell, but their social relationships and self-confidence."
— 劉達儒医師
Myth Busted: Why Not Wait Until Age 20?
Internet rumors often say: "Body odor surgery should wait until fully developed at 20, otherwise stem cells will detect insufficient glands and 'regenerate' them, causing recurrence."
This is medically incorrect!
Apocrine glands, like hair follicles, cannot regenerate once destroyed or removed.
Dr. Liu's Clinical Evidence (10+ Years Experience)
Surgery performed at age 9
3+ years follow-up shows zero recurrence signs, with normal development
Recurrence depends on "whether surgery removes glands completely," not age. With skilled technique and direct vision removal, permanent cure is achieved.
Child-Friendly Micro-Surgery
Considering children's fear of "surgery," Liusmed Clinic has specially designed a child-friendly treatment process.
Gentle Anesthesia
Using child-appropriate tumescent anesthesia formula, greatly reducing pain during injection
Entertainment Support
Operating room equipped with video equipment. Children can watch favorite cartoons (like Demon Slayer, YouTube) during surgery. Many children complete surgery while laughing at cartoons
Rapid Recovery
Extremely small incision (about 3mm). Children's skin regenerates better than adults - return to school in 7 days, scars nearly invisible after healing
Golden Treatment Period
Strongly recommend surgery during winter or summer breaks. Adequate time for wound care, returning to school with a fresh start
If your child also has excessive sweating, this surgery simultaneously reduces underarm sweating by 90%.詳細はこちら：腋下多汗症治療
Real Case: 12-Year-Old Wei Wei's Transformation
背景
When Mrs. Chen brought 12-year-old Wei Wei to the clinic, Wei Wei kept his head down the entire time, not saying a word. Mrs. Chen said: "Wei Wei used to love playing basketball, but recently his sweat smell got strong and classmates called him 'Durian Person.' He's become very withdrawn now, refuses to play basketball, and locks himself in his room after coming home."
治療過程
After evaluation, Wei Wei had micro rotational curettage during summer break. During surgery, he watched "Demon Slayer" intently and was surprised when it ended, asking "It's done already?"
術後フォローアップ
At the 3-week follow-up, Wei Wei was already back on the basketball court. Mrs. Chen expressed relief that her child no longer worries about others smelling him, smiles more, and has returned to his previous cheerful personality.
Surgical Process
Child-Friendly × Full Support × Fast Recovery
Family Consultation
Detailed discussion with parents and child, assess suitability, use iodine-starch test to locate apocrine gland distribution
Gentle Anesthesia
Child-specific gentle anesthesia technique - only first injection has mild discomfort (like a vaccination), completely painless afterwards
Micro Rotational Curettage
Through 3mm micro-incision, thoroughly remove apocrine glands under direct vision. Can watch cartoons throughout, procedure takes about 1-1.5 hours
Post-op Care Instructions
Simple compression bandage, detailed post-op care guidance, follow-up visit in 14 days to ensure smooth recovery
Post-Surgery Recovery Timeline
Return to school in about 7 days, normal sports activities in 3 weeks
- •Mild swelling for first 2-3 days is normal
- •Keep treated area dry for 14 days, avoid water contact
- •Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for 14 days
- •Recommend scheduling surgery during school breaks
- •Follow-up visit in 14 days to ensure proper healing
About the Author
Dr. Ta-Ju Liu
Director, Liusmed Clinic
- Over 10 years of pediatric/adolescent body odor surgery experience
- Over 10,000 successful micro-incision cases (adults and children)
- Board-certified Dermatologist
- Adheres to "Clean First" principle - 0% recurrence in pediatric cases
- Expert in micro rotational curettage for apocrine glands
"Watching a child go from lowering their head in shame to laughing confidently after surgery - this is my greatest achievement as a doctor."
FAQ - Six Essential Questions for Parents
Q1: At what age can children have body odor surgery?
Generally recommended for ages 9 and above. As long as the child can cooperate lying on the operating table for about 1-1.5 hours (we play cartoons to help), and the doctor assesses good physical condition, surgery can be performed.
Q2: Will surgery affect my child's development?
Absolutely not. Surgery only removes the "apocrine glands" under the skin, without involving growth hormones, bones, muscles, or lymphatic system. Our long-term clinical follow-up shows that children who had surgery developed completely normally in height, weight, and secondary sexual characteristics.
Q3: My child is very afraid of pain. Will they cry on the operating table?
Parents can rest assured. We pay great attention to children's psychological feelings. Besides detailed and gentle pre-operative explanation, we use special gentle anesthesia techniques. Only the first anesthesia injection feels like a vaccination with brief discomfort - the surgery itself is completely painless. With cartoons playing, most children complete the surgery calmly and smoothly.
Q4: Will it really not recur?
As long as removal is complete, there will be no recurrence. Dr. Liu follows the "Clean First" principle, using rotational curettage to thoroughly remove apocrine glands. Apocrine glands cannot regenerate - our pediatric cases have had zero recurrence to date.
Q5: When is the best time for surgery?
Winter or summer break is ideal. Although children can return to school 7 days post-surgery, the treated area shouldn't contact water or lift heavy objects for 2 weeks. Surgery during long breaks allows children to recover at home without worrying about PE class absences or changing dressings at school.
Q6: What if my child is too young or strongly resists surgery?
There are options. If surgery isn't suitable yet, we can discuss non-surgical suppression therapies (like non-invasive thermal energy or Botox injections). While not as permanent as surgery, they can help children through social difficulties until they're older and mentally ready for surgery.
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