We periodically get patients who have underarm perspiration that can’t be controlled with anti-antiperspirants.  It can be excessive wetness and/or unpleasant odor.  Both are a problem.  The options we like  are:

1:         BOTOX INJECTIONS,  this works well and works by paralyzing the sweat glands.  The            Botox is a gentle injection that works within 3 days and lasts up to 6 months, and then needs to be repeated.

2:         EXCISION OF THE SWEAT GLANDS,  This is a simple procedure that can often be done     with local anesthetic.  There is a short incision that runs across the hair bearing area from the front to the back.

 3:         VASER ULTRASOUND, this also is a simple procedure where an ultrasound instrument is used under the skin to damage the sweat glands.  This can also be done under local anesthetic and the incision is tiny.

 I had this problem and 20 years ago had the excision done.  The results have been great.  If I was doing it again I would probably do the Vaser Ultrasound.

 Dr. Kemsley