Procedures
Laser treatment for axillary osmidrosis (bromhidrosis)
from 3 reviews3 clinics
Inserts a 1444 nm Nd:YAG fibre into the subdermal plane of the armpit to thermally damage apocrine glands, as a less invasive alternative to excising the gland-bearing skin. Tumescent local anaesthesia and a small entry point are used.
SurgicalLocal
Downtime
3–7days
Full recovery 8–12 wks
Flight safe
7days after
FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026
How long is the downtime for Laser treatment for axillary osmidrosis (bromhidrosis)?
3–7 days. Full recovery 8–12 wks · Flight safe 7 days
A comparative study found 1444 nm laser monotherapy less durable than the same laser combined with liposuction of the apocrine layer, with lower persistence of odour reduction at six months.
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