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Is it possible to treat armpit odor?
💧 Botox is actually used for sweat treatment too!
Hello.
This is Chief Director Kim Ha-won.
When you think of Botox, many people only think of cosmetic procedures like wrinkle improvement, right?
But in fact, it is effective for areas with excessive sweating such as the armpits, face, scalp, and hands‼️
When summer comes, clothes get wet,
makeup runs,
and there’s the discomfort of hesitating to extend your hand.
Botox can sufficiently adjust this.
Especially if you are worried about sudden armpit odor or
axillary hyperhidrosis,
please read to the end ㅎㅎ
Is Botox treatment for hyperhidrosis a one-time solution❓
The answer is NO 🙅♀️
Botox is effective for treating hyperhidrosis but is not permanent.
It works by acting on the sweat glands to suppress sweat secretion,
and over time the effect gradually diminishes.
Why do people get Botox in the armpits more in summer❓
The armpits are prone to getting clothes wet and having odor
making it particularly uncomfortable in summer.
That’s why many people get Botox early for a cool summer.
If sweating decreases, clothes get less wet and
the discomfort from axillary hyperhidrosis reduces significantly.
Most of all, in summer,
it’s common for armpit odor to suddenly become stronger,
and many people visit dermatology in advance as a preventative measure.
Can you also get Botox on the scalp❓
Yes, it's possible 🙆♀️
If there is excessive sweating on the scalp,
the hair becomes damp and styling can collapse.
By getting Botox, sweat is reduced, leading to less hair sticking,
and it becomes easier to maintain cleanliness.
If discomfort from scalp sweat
causes stress like sudden armpit odor,
please consult with Dangsan Dermatology for area-specific advice.
Where should facial Botox be administered❓
The procedure is done in areas where sweating occurs frequently, such as the forehead, beside the nose, and under the cheeks.
It is particularly effective for those whose makeup tends to run.
For reference, it is different from expression wrinkle Botox.
Therefore, for those who want to care for both facial sweating and axillary hyperhidrosis,
they sometimes plan for both at the same time.
What is the procedure like❓
🫧Procedure time: about 15~30 minutes
🫧Carried out after applying anesthetic cream or cold compress
🫧No recovery period, can return to daily activities immediately
🫧Effects appear gradually within 2~7 days
Odor concerns vs sweat concerns,
how to differentiate❓
Simply put
💉Hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating. Odor may not be severe.
💉Axillary hyperhidrosis: Little sweat but strong odor.
Of course, it’s also common to have both.
Especially axillary hyperhidrosis is hard to distinguish on your own,
so when the armpit odor suddenly worsens,
getting a check-up and diagnosis is the most accurate.
We will check for the presence and severity of hyperhidrosis here.
Can Botox in the armpits also reduce odor❓
🙆🏻♀️It is possible to some extent.
The odor from axillary hyperhidrosis arises from sweat + bacterial decomposition,
and when sweat is reduced with Botox, the odor will also lessen.
Since the causes of hyperhidrosis can be complex,
we will also help with lifestyle habits and combination strategies.
🔒Let me summarize!
🔑Sweat and odor control possible with Botox
🔑Duration of effect is about 4~6 months
🔑Accurate injection location affects outcomes
🔑Sweat gland activity is suppressed through nerve blockage
Especially if axillary hyperhidrosis is also present,
please develop a comprehensive plan including tips for managing hyperhidrosis.
Axillary Botox QnA
Q1. Can I exercise after getting armpit Botox?
On the day of the procedure, it’s better to avoid sauna, strenuous exercise,
and hot showers.
This is because the Botox needs time to stabilize in the area.
From the next day, light exercise is possible, but for intense workouts that cause excessive sweating,
we recommend waiting 2~3 days.
Q2. Will sweat concentrate in other areas
instead of not sweating anymore?
(Compensatory sweating)
Some patients worry about this, but compensatory sweating with armpit Botox is very rare.
Since it’s not a procedure that affects the entire sympathetic nervous system,
it reduces sweat secretion only at the specific area nerve endings.
Most maintain sweat in other areas while only reducing armpit sweat.
Q3. If the effect diminishes,
can I get a re-treatment right away?
Yes, it’s possible.
Typically, since the duration is 4~6 months,
you can retouch based on this period.
If the effect diminishes too quickly,
we can adjust the dosage or injection interval
to create a customized plan.
Q4. What is the pain level of armpit Botox?
It has become much more comfortable than before.
By combining cooling, vibration, and thin needles,
pain is minimized so that most describe it as "just a prick."
Those who are sensitive to pain can adjust with topical anesthetic cream.
Q5. Can I get the procedure if I have a lot of armpit hair?
Yes, having a lot of hair is not a problem.
However, since hair density tends to correlate with sweat secretion,
there may be cases where a wider treatment area is needed.
In cases accompanied by hyperhidrosis,
we plan while looking at follicular structures together.
The procedure itself is simple, but
the effectiveness varies depending on skin depth, nerve distribution, and area characteristics,
so it should be carried out after consultation with a medical professional for higher satisfaction.
If you experience discomfort in daily life due to sudden armpit odor or axillary hyperhidrosis, please don’t hesitate to find the right solution for yourself.
Best regards,
Kim Ha-won.
