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Procedure to remove fatty and loose skin on under arms? 13 answers

I've had a Liposuction on my both armpit 6 years ago due to fatty/loose skin. I'm not sure if it's a breast tissue.My problem is it's back and left me...

What causes underarm darkening? 3 answers

I'm a 22 year old female. My underarms started to darken when I was 21. I'm not using any harsh deodorant so what could have caused the underarm...

Will Chemical Peel work for dark spots? 1 answer

I'm 24 years old. My knees and underarm are kind of dark…really dark. My question is, will chemical peel treatment work for me? Thank you.

Alexandrite laser for underarm hair removal? 3 answers

Is Alexandrite better than Nd: YAG or Diode for Laser hair removal specifically for underarms of someone with mixed Asian/Caucasian...

Cost and number of treatments for Botox in underarms? 8 answers

How much does Botox for the underarms cost? How many treatments are usually needed?

Lipoma removal without surgery? 1 answer

I am 25 years 5 feet tall and 59 kgs (I'm overweight). I have lipoma in the right underarm (up and down). How to get rid of it without doing lipoma...

Does Laser hair removal prevent sweating? 1 answer

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...

Botox or Dysport units for hyperhidrosis treatment? 5 answers

How many units of Botox or Dysport are needed on average in each armpit to block excessive sweating? Also, can I expect my treatment to last 3-4...


How much weight to lose before tummy tuck and liposuction? 7 answers

I'm thinking about getting a tummy tuck. I have 3 kids and that awful hanging tummy flab that won't go away. I'm 5'9", 51, weighing about 190 lbs...

Does Botox have hormones or cortisone? 3 answers

I am considering Botox for excessive underarm sweating. Does it have any hormones or cortisone?

Is liposuction required for an arm lift? 5 answers

I hate my underarm flapping skin. Was considering arm lift surgery.  However, it's not clear to me if I'd also need to get liposuction to get...

Will breast augmentation remove axillary breast tissue? 7 answers

I have a "pouch of skin" above my breast (kind of near the underarm area but not on the arm). I am unsure of what kind of procedure would...


Arm Lift scar position favored by most women? 2 answers

I know it depends greatly on the individual, but could you give me an idea of which Arm Lift scar position is favoured by most women, inner arm...

Effective treatment for dark underarms?

I have bilateral under arm darkening and was wondering what treatments I could try.My doctor feels that this is not acanthosis nigricans (has ruled...

Treatment for chicken skin on underarms? 1 answer

I have big bumps on my underarms. My last dermatologist told me that it was chicken skin (big bumps that is rough and unsightly). I tried moisturizing...

More proportional feminine look through breast implants? 3 answers

I am a large framed person at 5'6" and 190 pounds. I am healthy and well-proportioned, except I have broad shoulders and my legs and arms are...

Pixel Laser for dark underarms?

I have dark underarm and too shy to wear sleeveless. Can Pixel Laser make my underarm whiter? If yes, how many session does it usually take and cost?

Cosmetic procedures to get rid of strong underarm odors? 2 answers

Are any kind of cosmetic procedures to get rid of strong underarm odors? Since, I started puberty, I started having a strong odor under my arms which...

Vaser liposelection safe and effective for hyperhidrosis? 1 answer

Is Vaser liposuction a safe and effective treatment for hyperhidrosis? Or should I keep spending my money on axillary Botox injections?

Smart Lipo or Vaser Lipo for loose underarm skin? 2 answers

I have loose skin on my underarms. Which procedure is best for me, Smart Lipo or Vaser Liposuction? Which is safer? Are there any other treatments...

Can dark spots between thighs and bottoms be removed?

I have dark spots on my inner thighs, bottoms and the skin fold of my private part. Also, on underarms. Is there a method to clear the skin out?

How to lighten dark underarms?

I'm slightly fair-skinned but have very terrible and unsightly dark underarms. Way back in high school, my skin color is even until I started to shave...

Surgery for big arms after breast reduction? 1 answer

I had breast reduction 4 years ago. It seems like my underarms have gotten very large since having it done. Does having the lymph glands disturbed...

Stretchmarks under arms, 19 yrs old 2 answers

Iam 19 yrs old & I went through a growth spurt a couple of yrs ago. I have stretchmarks under my arms, or the "bat wing" area & on...

How painful are Botox injections for underarm hyperhidrosis? 5 answers

I am considering Botox for underarm perspiration but I would like to know, how much pain would be associated with doing that?

How to prevent dark underarms?

I have brown skin and I have unsightly dark underams. I am told it is mostly due to deodorants. However, I cannot live without deodorant as I do...

Treatment for dark underarms from harsh deodorants? 1 answer

I have dark underarms because when I was younger, I used a harsh antiperspirant. I noticed that it was causing discoloration so I stopped using it...

What is axillary hyperhidrosis?

My internet research of hyperhidrosis keeps turning up the term for "axillary hyperhidrosis"  What exactly is this?  I have...