EFFECTS

• A marked reduction in both body odour and sweat production is typically achieved immediately after the treatment is completed 

• The final result is reached no later than 3 months after treatment, which is why any potential second treatment is only considered after this point

• The sweat glands that are eliminated do not regenerate

• The vast majority are satisfied with the result after just one treatment

SIDE EFFECTS

Common (in or near the treated areas; usually lasting from a few days to a few weeks unless otherwise stated) 

• Swelling and/or redness in the treated area (typically resolves within one week)

• Discomfort, tenderness, or pain on touch in the armpit; may be managed with over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen 

• Bruising

• Small lumps under the treated skin (may persist for several months; most often about two weeks)

• Temporary altered sensation or tingling in the treated skin and/or upper arm (typically about one month, but may last several months)

• Partial hair loss in the armpit, which can be long-lasting 

Less common 

• Swelling in adjacent areas of the arm or body (may last several weeks)

• Hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) in the treatment area (most common in patients with darker skin types)

• Soreness in shoulders or arms due to positioning during the procedure

• Numbness or tingling in the arm due to local anaesthetic (lasts under 24 hours)

• Shakiness due to adrenaline in the local anaesthetic (lasts under 24 hours)

• A tight, knot-like sensation in the armpit (gradually subsides)

Rare 

• Compensatory changes in sweating elsewhere on the body

• Small blisters/sores or rash in the treatment area

• Numbness or tingling in the forearm or fingers (may last several months)

• Weakness or pain in the arm or fingers that gradually improves (may last several months)

• Axillary pain requiring prescription medication

• Infection/abscess

• Burns