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Underarm Odor Treatment in Jamsil, Seoul
The short answer
Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul uses botox injections in the underarm to reduce sweating that contributes to underarm odor. Odor develops when bacteria on the skin break down sweat, so reducing sweat in the area can reduce what they have to work with. The doctor examines you first, because odor has more than one cause. Prices are quoted after consultation.
Key facts
- Area: underarms
- How it helps: less sweat for odor-causing bacteria
- Method: botox injections into the underarm skin
- Effect: temporary, repeat treatment is needed
- Avoid for 1 week: heavy drinking, sauna, hard exercise
- Price: quoted after consultation
Why do underarms smell?
Fresh sweat is nearly odorless. Odor appears when bacteria on the skin and in the hair break it down. The underarm has many sweat glands, plus hair that holds moisture, so the area is prone to it. Diet, hormones, clothing fabric and hygiene also play a part, which is why a one-size answer rarely works.
How can botox help?
By blocking the signal to the sweat glands in the treated skin, botox reduces the moisture available. Many people find that less sweat means less odor, although results vary between individuals and the effect is temporary. It is a treatment for sweat, not a cure for every cause of smell.
What will the doctor check first?
- How much you sweat and when
- Skin condition in the area, including rashes or infection
- Whether the problem is general body odor or specific to the underarms
- Your medicines and medical history
If your sweating is heavy in other places too, the hyperhidrosis treatment page covers hands and feet as well.
What is the procedure and recovery?
The doctor marks the underarm, applies numbing cream or icing, and gives a series of small injections. You can wash and carry on with the day. Avoid heavy drinking, sauna and hard exercise for about a week, and do not press or deeply massage the area. Small bruises fade in days, and wheals in 1-2 days. A touch-up is possible within 1 month. See the botox aftercare guide.
Is hair removal related?
Hair holds moisture and odor, so some people pair sweat control with underarm laser hair removal. They address different things, and the doctor can advise which, or both, suits you. Tell the doctor about pregnancy, nerve or muscle conditions and allergies beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
Does botox remove underarm odor completely?
It reduces sweat, which can reduce odor, but results vary. Other factors such as hygiene and clothing also matter.
Can I use deodorant after treatment?
Ask the doctor on the day. Gentle products are usually advised while the skin is tender.
How is this different from hair removal?
Botox reduces sweating. Laser hair removal reduces hair. The two can be combined if the doctor thinks it helps.
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General information from Shinebom Clinic, not personal medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals, and all procedures carry possible risks and side effects. A doctor will confirm what suits you at consultation.
Bloom yourself, in your own way
Tell us your skin concerns and dates in English. Shinebom Clinic is a 3-minute walk from Jamsil Station, exits 8 and 9.