Will having Sweat Gland Removal of the armpits stop bad odor?

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.

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.

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,
Stewart Wang, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMedical Director, Wang Plastic Surgery & Med Spa

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.  

I have coauthored a book on the subject of hyperhidrosis and have seen very positive results with Miradry treatments with both sweating and odor. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles