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Can I Get Botox To My Underarms If I'm Also Having Laser Hair Removal Done?

asked 11 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
Question viewed 848 times
Tags: age 25-34, under arms, female, armpit, combination, hair removal, laser, sweat

I have not started laser hair removal on my underarms YET, but am wondering if these two treatments can be done at the same time or if the botox interferes with the laser treatment.

20 answers to Can I Get Botox To My Underarms If I'm Also Having Laser Hair Removal Done?

Botox at the Same Time as Laser Hair Removal?

Hello. Anytime we have a patient undertaking injection procedures and laser procedures at the same time and in the same location, we suggest having the injections after the laser. This is the safest way to avoid any conflict between the treatment. Scheduled your Botox 1-2 weeks after the laser treatments and you will do just fine with both.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

BOTOX® is good before laser hair removal in the underarms

In a patient I took care of a few years ago, where BOTOX® was injected the underarm on one side to reduce sweating, there was less discomfort on the BOTOX®-treated side a few weeks later when laser hair removal was done. In this case treatment with BOTOX® reduced the release of Substance-P [a pain messenger protein which is closely associated with hair follicles and a variety of other tissues]. So, long story short, yes you can have BOTOX® treatment before laser hair... more

Kevin C. Smith, MD
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox injections for hyperhidrosis and laser hair removal

Botox injections can be done a week before or a week after the laser hair removal. I would not recommend doing them at the same time.

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Laser hair removal with Botox at same time.

I think if you do the laser hair removal first and then follow with the Botox for the excessive sweating issue, it is likely OK. I would not suggest the Botox first though.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Botox can be extremely helpful in treating excess sweating under the arms, and

I have used it on many patients in my practice, who are extremely pleased with the results. The Botox interferes with the muscles responsible for the secretion of the sweat, and the effect can last for three to four months. For those patients who also desire laser treatment of their underarm hair, I advise waiting a week between treatments with Botox and the Gentlase laser that I use in my practice.

Michael H. Rosenberg, MD
White Plains Plastic Surgeon

Botox treatment of underarm sweating and laser hair removal

Both Botox and laser hair removal can be done in the axilla. The Botox can be injected up to a couple of days before the laser so there is no theoretical negative effect of the laser on the Botox. Botox can be done a week after the laser safely.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox after Laser Hair Removal...

In general, I would not perform laser hair removal and Botox at the same time in the same area. After laser hair removal, you may have to rub in lotion or treat the area, and massage or rubbing of the area shouldn't occur after Botox treatment. Give yourself one week inbetween procedures. Then you can be assured that you will have no problems with either result. They don't interact or interfere directly with each other though.

Andrew Miller, MD
Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.associatesinplasticsurgery.com

Botox for Sweating and Laser Hair Removal in Underarms

Botox for sweating and laser hair removal can both contribute to a happy summertime. Botox should eliminate excessive sweating for 4-6 months in the underarm area. it is safe to have both treatments, but there should be a week in between treatments

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

Laser hair removal and botox for armpit sweating

Yes you can do the laser hair removal in the same time period as botox for sweating. I agree with most of the answers and wouldn't do them on the same day. We don't have research data that I know of, but it seems that the inflammation from the laser may cause the botox protein to bind less effectively - which means you could have a reduced response to the botox and need to get treatment for your sweating sooner. So, unless you have other reasons (travel time, or difficulty with... more

Jennifer Reichel, MD
Seattle Dermatologist

www.pacificdermcenter.com

Botox and Laser Hair Removal, Botox Injections, Laser Hair Removal

Yes, you can absolutely do both underarm Botox and underarm laser hair removal during the same treatment session. If I were to perform these 2 procedures together for a patient, I would generally numb the underarm area with a topical numbing cream, wipe off the numbing cream, do the Botox injections, and then finish with the laser hair removal, as that tends to be the less comfortable procedure.

Karyn Grossman, MD
Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox and laser hair removal at the same time?

Botox and laser hair simultaneously is probably not a great idea. Lasers induce a certain amount of inflammation, which means swelling, and could cause movement of the Botox to unwanted areas, dilute the effect or have unwanted effects. I would suggest performing the Botox first, then the laser, several days to weeks later.

Stephen Mandy, MD
Miami Dermatologist

www.mandymd.com

Timing of Botox and Laser Hair Reduction for Underarms

I would recommend one of the following plans to decrease the incidence of side effects and have the best results & experiences for both procedures: First, receive laser hair reduction treatment to the underarms, and then a week or two later, be treated with Botox injections for excessive sweating. OR First, receive Botox treatments for excessive sweating to the underarms, and then two to three weeks later, have the laser hair reduction treatment for unwanted hair growth. more

Jennifer Peterson, MD
Houston Dermatologist

Can Botox Injections for Axillary Hyperhidrosis be Combined with Laser Hair Removal Treatments

Botox injections for excessive underarm sweating should not be performed at the same time as a laser hair removal treatment. Botox does not interfere with the laser treatment, but the laser treatment may interfere with the activity of the Botox. If Botox is injected into the under arm it should be done at least one week prior to the hair removal treatment; this will ensure the Botox has had time to work effectively. You may find that it reduces the pain associated with the hair removal... more

Kenneth Dembny, II, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

Botox after laser hair removal

It should be okay to have Botox to your underarms once any swelling or irritation from the hair removal has resolved.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Botox and laser hair removal can work together

You can inject Botox for armpit swelling a few days prior to the laser hair removal. It will make the laser hair removal slightly less uncomfortable. Injecting Botox after the laser treatment is OK as well. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD

Martin Jugenburg, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

Combining Botox and Laser Hair Removal Treatments

While there are no studies to suggest any adverse effects to combining these two treatments, it seems wise to do them at different times. I would be concerned that the laser hair removal treatment might interfere with the uptake of Botox if the laser treatment is done right after the Botox injections. So it's better to plan them for different times. If for some reason they have to be done on the same day, have the laser hair removal done first.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Botox and Laser Hair Removal- Timing

Botox is injected into the armpits for hyperhydrosis or excess sweating. The Botox affects the secretion of sweat by the sweat cells. Laser hair removal works by directing a specific wavelength of light to the pigmented bulb of hair in the hair follicle. Energy is released as heat, which destroys the follicle. While the two treatments work in different ways on different conditions, I would not recommend that they be performed at the same time, as I would be concerned that the trauma caused... more

Karen Vaniver, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Botox injections in the underarms with laser should be done separately

Botox injections in the underarms should be done prior to the laser hair removal by at least a week or after the hair removal by at least one week. Botox can be heat sensitive and I would not do these procedures in conjunction with each other. It would make sense that you may get some reduction in pain if you do decide to do the botox treatments prior to laser hair removal. Best regards!

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

michaelelammd.com

Timing of BOTOX and laser hair removal

As a rule, separating these 2 procedures is a good idea. Theoretically, there shouldn't be any problem with doing them at the same time, but Murphy's Law of Cosmetic Surgery will be satisfied, and you will usually have good outcomes for both!