Hello I had botox to stop sweating due to me hating the bad odour that comes from having to wear longs leeves. The botox didn't stop the bad smell. I am thining of having this operation now after speaking to one cosmetic surgeon. Will having this operation done prevent the smell and how severe or dangerous is it? I got the feeling it was straight forward. Is this a common operation now an people just don't talk about it? Thank you
Answer: MiraDry - my best recommendation for odor/sweat control MiraDry is a noninvasive, in-office procedure that uses microwaves to destroy sweat glands and apocrine (odor producing) glands in the armpits. Patients typically have a greater than 80% reduction with just one treatment. This means that most patients no longer need deodorant or antiperspirant after treatment.Note: it is surprising that the odor did not resolve with botox, which also very effectively, albeit temporarily, reduces sweating. Sometimes, certain foods, including garlic and onions, can contribute to odor.
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Answer: MiraDry - my best recommendation for odor/sweat control MiraDry is a noninvasive, in-office procedure that uses microwaves to destroy sweat glands and apocrine (odor producing) glands in the armpits. Patients typically have a greater than 80% reduction with just one treatment. This means that most patients no longer need deodorant or antiperspirant after treatment.Note: it is surprising that the odor did not resolve with botox, which also very effectively, albeit temporarily, reduces sweating. Sometimes, certain foods, including garlic and onions, can contribute to odor.
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October 5, 2014
Answer: Sweat Gland Removal Thank you for the question. There are two good alternatives to having your sweat glands removed. One is Mira Dry, which is a non-invasive procedure done in a doctors office. Typically it requires two treatments. Many patients report that this also helps reduce the odor. The second is Precision TX, which is a laser procedure. This is done under local anesthesia either in a doctors office or out-patient surgery center. Precision TX reports a 90% reduction in sweating in a series of patients after just one treatment.I think that these are much better options for hyperhidrosis then older techniques. Good luck.
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October 5, 2014
Answer: Sweat Gland Removal Thank you for the question. There are two good alternatives to having your sweat glands removed. One is Mira Dry, which is a non-invasive procedure done in a doctors office. Typically it requires two treatments. Many patients report that this also helps reduce the odor. The second is Precision TX, which is a laser procedure. This is done under local anesthesia either in a doctors office or out-patient surgery center. Precision TX reports a 90% reduction in sweating in a series of patients after just one treatment.I think that these are much better options for hyperhidrosis then older techniques. Good luck.
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Answer: Hyperhidrosis Our office offers an alternative to this, miraDry, which is a noninvasive, in-office procedure. It destroys the sweat and odor glands in you underarms, permanently. Most patients report results immediately. The cost is $1950 for the first treatment. If a second is necessary, that cost is $950. The procedure usually takes about an hour and typically offers about an 80% reduction rate with one treatment.
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Answer: Hyperhidrosis Our office offers an alternative to this, miraDry, which is a noninvasive, in-office procedure. It destroys the sweat and odor glands in you underarms, permanently. Most patients report results immediately. The cost is $1950 for the first treatment. If a second is necessary, that cost is $950. The procedure usually takes about an hour and typically offers about an 80% reduction rate with one treatment.
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November 2, 2018
Answer: Excessive Odor & Miradry (for Hyperhydrosis, Excessive Sweating & Odor) I am not sure which type of surgical procedure that you are considering for removing odor glands in the armpits. Before you commit to a permanent surgery, consider miraDry as a non-invasive, non-surgical alternative which has proven to be quite effective in sweat/odor reduction. MiraDry has very minimal risk and complication profile and has shown to be quite effective in our practice for the past 2 year. We have been able to achieve an average of 70% reduction in sweat/odor among all of our treated patients with this treatment.Sincerely,
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November 2, 2018
Answer: Excessive Odor & Miradry (for Hyperhydrosis, Excessive Sweating & Odor) I am not sure which type of surgical procedure that you are considering for removing odor glands in the armpits. Before you commit to a permanent surgery, consider miraDry as a non-invasive, non-surgical alternative which has proven to be quite effective in sweat/odor reduction. MiraDry has very minimal risk and complication profile and has shown to be quite effective in our practice for the past 2 year. We have been able to achieve an average of 70% reduction in sweat/odor among all of our treated patients with this treatment.Sincerely,
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June 21, 2017
Answer: Reduce sweat and smell from underarm Typically to reduce sweat and smell you need to reduce both the sudoriferous (sweat) glands as well as the apocrine glands (odor) producing. Hair can hold onto smell so removing hair can be helpful. In my practice, we combine the use of radiofrequency needling (fractora) with laser hair removal to maximal improve the underarm area.
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June 21, 2017
Answer: Reduce sweat and smell from underarm Typically to reduce sweat and smell you need to reduce both the sudoriferous (sweat) glands as well as the apocrine glands (odor) producing. Hair can hold onto smell so removing hair can be helpful. In my practice, we combine the use of radiofrequency needling (fractora) with laser hair removal to maximal improve the underarm area.
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