Armpit odour treatment in Gangnam, Seoul
Underarm odour comes from glands, not hygiene. MIN Clinic treats the source — with miraDry for a long-lasting result, or Botox when you want something quick and temporary.
How is armpit odour treated?
Armpit odour (bromhidrosis) happens when skin bacteria break down secretions from apocrine glands and sweat. Medical treatment reduces those secretions: miraDry eliminates sweat and odour glands for a long-lasting result, while Botox temporarily reduces sweating for about 4–6 months. Surgical gland removal is another option but involves incisions and more recovery.
A doctor will assess how much your concern is odour versus wetness, then recommend the simplest option that fits your goals and the time you have in Seoul.
- Main options
- miraDry · Botox
- Treatment time
- 20–90 min
- Anaesthesia
- Cream or local
- Downtime
- None to a few days
- Botox lasts
- About 4–6 months
- miraDry lasts
- Long-lasting
- Performed by
- MIN Clinic physicians
- Location
- Cheongdam, Gangnam
Treatment options for underarm odour
Chosen by severity, how long you want results to last and your recovery time.
miraDry
Microwave energy eliminates sweat and odour glands, usually in one session.
Underarm Botox
Injections reduce sweat for about 4–6 months.
Gland removal
Surgical removal through small incisions.
Laser hair removal
Less hair can mean less trapped odour.
A good fit if you…
- notice odour despite daily washing and deodorant
- have odour combined with heavy sweating
- want a long-term solution such as miraDry
- prefer a non-surgical approach
Consider alternatives if you…
- have a sudden change in body odour — see a doctor to rule out medical causes
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
- have an active underarm infection or rash
- have a pacemaker (miraDry is not suitable)
Sweat test before & after miraDry
Starch-iodine sweat test photographed at MIN Clinic with the patient’s consent. Dark areas show active sweating before treatment.
- Treatment
- miraDry, both underarms
- Concern
- Underarm sweat and odour
- Test
- Starch-iodine sweat test
- Clinic
- MIN Clinic, Cheongdam-dong
Individual results vary. Photos are shown with patient consent and are not a guarantee of outcome. A doctor consultation is required before treatment.
View more before & afterHow your visit works
Most international guests complete the visit in one half-day, timed around their flight.
Message us
Send photos and your goals on WhatsApp. We reply in English with options and an estimated price.
Skin analysis
An AI 3D skin analysis and a one-to-one consultation with your physician.
Treatment
Armpit odour treatment is performed by your MIN Clinic physician, with numbing or comfort care where needed.
Aftercare
English aftercare notes, follow-up on WhatsApp and tax-free benefits with a foreign passport.
How much does armpit odour treatment cost in Seoul?
Typical Seoul prices depend on the method. MIN Clinic’s standard miraDry treatment is ₩1.9M–2.5M.
Armpit odour treatment
VAT 10% added for non-exempt patients · prices may vary with promotions · tax-free benefits with a foreign passport. Your exact price is confirmed at consultation.
See current offers
Seasonal offers and combination prices are listed on our event page and confirmed in writing at consultation.
Comparing odour treatments
Your doctor may combine approaches.
| Treatment | Targets | Downtime | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| miraDry | Sweat + odour glands | Swelling a few days | Long-lasting |
| Underarm Botox | Sweat nerve signals | None | 4–6 months |
| Gland removal | Glands removed | Days–weeks | Long-lasting |
| Laser hair removal | Underarm hair | None | Long-lasting reduction |
Dr. Min Ji Kim
Director · Board-certified specialist, MIN Clinic Cheongdam
- Former Director, Apgujeong ORACLE Dermatology
- Member, Korean Society for Cosmetic Dermatology
- Academic exchange, Shibuya Scramble Dermatology (miraDry), Japan
Armpit odour treatment questions we hear most
Can’t find your answer? Message our English-speaking team on WhatsApp.
Can armpit odour be permanently treated?
Yes, for many people. miraDry eliminates the apocrine and sweat glands involved, and these do not grow back, so odour reduction is long-lasting.
Is Botox good for armpit odour?
Botox reduces sweat, which leaves bacteria less to work with, so odour often improves. The effect lasts about 4–6 months and needs repeating.
What causes armpit odour?
Bacteria on the skin break down secretions from apocrine glands, producing odour. Heavy sweating, hair and tight clothing can make it worse.
Will laser hair removal help odour?
It can help a little because hair traps sweat and bacteria, but it does not treat the glands. See laser hair removal.
How much does miraDry cost for odour?
At MIN Clinic a standard miraDry treatment is ₩1.9M–2.5M. See miraDry cost in Korea.
Often explored with Armpit odour treatment
Plan your Armpit odour treatment in Cheongdam
4F Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Mon–Sat from 10:00 · English & Korean
Results vary by individual. A doctor consultation is required before any treatment.
