How is laser removal of underarm odor performed?

Jul 18, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My younger brother suffers from severe axillary odor (bromhidrosis) and wants to undergo laser treatment for removal. How is laser treatment for axillary odor performed?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Laser removal of axillary odor is achieved through the thermal effect of the laser. Specifically, after applying a topical anesthetic cream to the patient's armpit area, a laser (such as carbon dioxide or YAG laser) is directed at the armpit region. The laser can penetrate the skin tissue, destroying the subcutaneous hair follicles and apocrine glands, thereby interrupting the excretion pathways of the sweat glands, reducing sweat gland secretion, and ultimately eliminating axillary odor. This procedure is simple to perform, causes minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue, offers targeted and precise treatment, and provides reliable therapeutic outcomes. Postoperative care involves maintaining dryness and cleanliness of the armpit area to promote recovery. Please note that the effectiveness of laser treatment for axillary odor may vary among individuals, and treatment should be performed at a qualified medical facility.