Does Laser hair removal prevent sweating?

Hi. I am going to book an appointment for underarm Laser Hair Removal. I am wondering if this means I will have no more sweat from my underarm after the treatment?

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A: You will still sweat after laser hair removal

John LoMonaco, MD

You may notice less odor, however.  The apocrine glands in the armpit and pubic areas are closely associated with the hair follicles, and are probably partially disabled by the laser treatment.  Same with the sebaceous (oil) glands. So patients with skin breakouts in hair-bearing areas generally... more

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hkaramanouk
248 posts
26 Apr 2009

laser hair removal does not affect hyperhidrosis or cause hypohidrosis, that is less sweating.

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