Smelly armpits 6 months post op BA. incision under breasts

Question

I'm a little over 6 months post op from my Breast Aug. under the muscle, incision under the breasts. I'm naturally really sweaty so i get botox in my armpits to help with sweating... although i have NEVER smelled. since my surgery i've been getting more of a musty sour odor coming through from my armpits and the botox didnt even help with the sweating!! just wondering if this will eventually go away or if there was anything i can do?!!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Neither of your treatments should impact the odor of your armpits, so I would consider looking at any changes to your hygiene routine that may be the cause of the impact.  Hope this helps.

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS · Answer

If your incisions have healed properly and there isn't any drainage from your incisions, not sure why you would be experiencing what you are. Probably best to be examined by your surgeon to be sure everything is healing appropriately.

Johnny Chung, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. If you continue to have sweaty arm pits and odor, I would consider having a Miradry procedure done. The procedure eliminates underarm sweating and odor. The laser was developed in Asian countries to eliminate odor, as a side effect it also eliminates hair and sweating in the same region. You will obtain a 90% reduction in sweat and odor with 2 treatments. I recommend contacting a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who has the device for a consultation. Please feel free to contact us for a complimentary consultation if you can not find one in your area.

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Smelly armpits 6 months post op BA. incision under breasts

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