Who performs Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong is performed personally by 2 licensed Korean co-directors with 15 to 20 minute consultation and zero nurse delegation across the full visit. Dr. Lee Wonjin (KR Medical License 143124, Daegu Catholic University College of Medicine, 2022) or Dr. Lee Kangin (KR Medical License 141247) personally conducts the consultation, personally performs the Minor's iodine-starch sweat mapping, personally injects the toxin grid, and personally reviews you at the included week-2 follow-up. The Minor's test is never delegated to an assistant. Brand selection, lot number, exact unit count per grid point, and the Minor's photograph are recorded on each patient's chart at the time of treatment. The patient may request either co-director when booking; if the preferred co-director is unavailable, concierge will offer the alternative or reschedule at no charge. There is no junior-doctor rotation and no third-party technician involvement at any stage of the axillary protocol.
How long do Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment results last at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment results last 4 to 6 months on average at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong, with some patients extending to 7 to 9 months after repeat sessions. Peak dryness arrives at week 2 to 4 and remains stable until gradual return begins at month 3 to 4 as new presynaptic terminals form at the sweat-gland neuromuscular junction. Published 12-year follow-up evidence of 207 axillary patients (British Journal of Dermatology 2020, DOI: 10.1111/bjd.18764) showed sustained efficacy across repeated sessions with no antibody-mediated treatment failure. Mean duration extends slightly with each repeat treatment — many returning patients at Kind Global Myeongdong settle into a 6 to 9 month maintenance interval after their second or third session. Dose escalation from 50 to 100 units per axilla is considered when HDSS rebound is rapid. For palmar coverage in the same Seoul trip see
Palm Hyperhidrosis Treatment; for plantar coverage see
Sole Hyperhidrosis Treatment.
How much does Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment cost in Myeongdong Seoul 2026?
Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong runs KRW 250,000 to 450,000 per axilla depending on brand and unit count. Standard event pricing: domestic 50U KRW 250,000 (approx. USD 179); Xeomin by Merz 50U KRW 320,000 (USD 229); Allergan Botox 50U KRW 350,000 (USD 250); Allergan Botox 100U for severe HDSS 4 KRW 450,000 (USD 321); bilateral Allergan 50U bundle KRW 680,000 (USD 486). Korea pricing for the US FDA-approved Allergan axillary indication runs 60 to 75 percent less than United States pricing (USD 1,500 to 2,500 per axilla equivalent at US dermatology) and 40 to 55 percent less than Japan. Same KRW price applies to international and Korean patients with no surcharge. Final unit count is confirmed after Minor's iodine-starch sweat mapping. Korean medical-aesthetic pricing transparency for axillary indications is one driver of the 600,000+ medical tourists Korea attracted in 2023 per KHIDI data.
Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment vs Palm Hyperhidrosis Treatment — how do the protocols differ?
Both indications use intradermal botulinum toxin but the dose, pain protocol and duration differ significantly.
| Criteria | Underarm (axillary) | Palm (palmar) |
|---|
| Dose per side | 50-100 units | 100-150 units |
| Grid points | 15-25 per axilla | 40-60 per palm |
| FDA status | Approved indication 2004 | Off-label, evidence-supported |
| Pre-injection pain protocol | Topical lidocaine 20-30 min | Ice + topical + median/ulnar nerve block |
| Pain rating (1-10) | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Duration | 4-6 months | 4-6 months (some 3-4) |
| Transient grip weakness | Not applicable | 13-28 percent for 7-14 days |
Underarm Botox is well suited as a first-line in-clinic protocol after failed antiperspirant trial — the axillary indication carries direct US FDA approval since 2004 and the procedure is mild discomfort with no functional risk.
Palm Hyperhidrosis Treatment is well suited when palm sweating affects handshakes, papers, electronics or grip-dependent work; the dose is higher, the pain protocol is more involved, and transient grip weakness is a documented but reversible effect. Many patients book both indications in the same Seoul visit.
Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment vs Sole Hyperhidrosis Treatment — different protocols, same Botox?
Underarm and sole hyperhidrosis use the same toxin and the same gland-blocking mechanism but the protocols differ in dose, pre-injection comfort regimen and lifestyle aftercare.
| Criteria | Underarm (axillary) | Sole (plantar) |
|---|
| Dose per side | 50-100 units | 100-150 units |
| Grid points | 15-25 per axilla | 40-60 per sole |
| Pre-injection | Topical lidocaine | NSAID + EMLA + ice 60 min |
| Pain rating | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Walking after | Normal | Brief gait awkwardness 1-2 weeks |
| Duration | 4-6 months | 4-6 months |
Underarm protocol is the most common entry point because the indication carries direct FDA approval and most patients describe their sweat impact as primarily axillary.
Sole Hyperhidrosis Treatment is well suited for patients whose plantar sweating soaks socks daily, drives recurrent fungal infection, slips on flooring or limits open footwear. Same-visit underarm-plus-sole combined sessions are routine — see the combination FAQ for unit-ceiling guidance.
Underarm Botox vs MiraDry microwave — which axillary protocol fits which patient?
Underarm Botox is a reversible toxin protocol with 4 to 6 month duration; microwave thermolysis (MiraDry-style) destroys sweat glands for long-lasting reduction in a single session with 1 to 2 weeks of swelling downtime.
| Criteria | Underarm Botox | Microwave Thermolysis |
|---|
| Mechanism | Reversible toxin block | Permanent gland destruction by heat |
| Downtime | 0 days | 1-2 weeks swelling tenderness |
| Duration | 4-6 months per session | Often years |
| Reversibility | Fully reversible | Not reversible |
| Sessions | 1 per cycle | 1-2 total |
| Cost cycle | KRW 250-450k per side per cycle | KRW 1.5-3M total |
Underarm Botox is well suited for patients who want twice-yearly maintenance with zero downtime and fully reversible biology — a good first-trial protocol before committing to permanent gland destruction. Microwave thermolysis is well suited for patients who prefer a long-lasting one-time intervention and can absorb 1 to 2 weeks of axillary swelling. Co-director consultation with HDSS scoring and prior treatment review determines the right path.
Botox hub covers all toxin indications at the clinic.
How painful is Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment at Kind Global?
Most patients rate axillary Botox injection at 3 to 5 out of 10 — discomfort comes from the multiple grid points (15 to 25 per axilla) rather than depth. The injection uses a 32G insulin syringe at intradermal depth (2 to 3 millimeters), which is shallower than facial intramuscular Botox. Topical lidocaine 4 percent is applied for 20 to 30 minutes before injection and vibration anesthesia is offered to sensitive patients at no extra charge. Most patients report a brief stinging at the first one to two grid points which fades as the lidocaine takes hold across the field. The co-director adjusts injection rhythm and offers brief breaks between rows of grid points. Patients who have tried facial toxin such as
Jaw Botox or
Baby Botox often rate the axillary protocol as similar but with more total point count. The palmar and plantar protocols are notably more uncomfortable; the axillary protocol is the most tolerable of the three hyperhidrosis indications.
What are the side effects and risks of Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment?
Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment is documented as a low-risk procedure when injected by licensed physicians using KFDA-cleared or US FDA-approved toxin. Common temporary effects: tiny intradermal injection bumps 30 to 60 minutes, mild axillary redness 12 to 24 hours, faint pinpoint bruising at one to three grid points in 5 to 10 percent of patients, transient under-arm mild ache 24 to 48 hours in some patients. Compensatory sweating in untreated body zones — a documented 30 to 90 percent complication of ETS thoracic sympathectomy surgery — is not documented as a complication of axillary Botox. Serious adverse events were under 0.5 percent in published 12-year follow-up evidence (British Journal of Dermatology 2020, DOI: 10.1111/bjd.18764). Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, active axillary infection, neuromuscular disorders (myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton), known hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin type A or human albumin, and untreated secondary hyperhidrosis from systemic cause such as thyroid hyperfunction. The co-director reviews systemic workup and prior antiperspirant trial at the consultation before any toxin reconstitution.
Is the toxin brand at Kind Global Clinic original Allergan, Xeomin or KFDA-cleared domestic?
Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong offers four toxin brands for Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment: Allergan Botox (USA, carries US FDA-approved axillary hyperhidrosis indication since 2004), Xeomin by Merz Aesthetics (Germany, KFDA-cleared), domestic premium (Korean-manufactured premium tier, KFDA-cleared), and domestic plus (Korean-manufactured KFDA-cleared). We use only original, unopened, in-date vials for every injection. Each sealed vial has a unique lot number, manufacturing date and expiry date printed on the package. Kind Global records the brand, lot number, unit count per grid point and expiry on your patient chart at the time of injection. On request before reconstitution, we will show you the unopened sealed vial so you can verify the lot and brand. Many international patients explicitly request Allergan for the axillary indication given the direct FDA approval and 12-year long-term efficacy evidence; we honor that preference at the listed pricing. The KFDA has documented counterfeit toxin vials in the Korean aesthetic market via enforcement reports; verifying lot numbers protects you. Reconstitution uses preservative-free saline within 4 hours per manufacturer guidance.
How many sessions are needed and when do Underarm Botox results appear?
Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment is a single-session protocol per cycle with cumulative maintenance every 4 to 6 months. Initial sweat reduction begins day 3 to 7; near-complete dryness arrives at week 2; full peak stabilizes at week 4. Repeat Minor's iodine-starch test at the included week-2 follow-up confirms 80 to 95 percent sweat gland inactivation per published evidence (New England Journal of Medicine 2001, DOI: 10.1056/NEJM200102153440704). If residual active spots remain visible on the Minor's test, the co-director performs a touch-up injection at no additional charge at the same week-2 visit. Patients hoping for guaranteed dryness should plan their first session at least 3 to 4 weeks before any high-stakes event — wedding, formal photoshoot, important interview, peak summer travel. Maintenance injection at month 4 to 6 is recommended to sustain dryness; cumulative additive effect is not documented but sustained efficacy across repeated sessions is confirmed in 12-year evidence. Many patients schedule their next maintenance during the week-2 follow-up so it lands before the rebound window.
Can I get Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment as a same-day procedure when visiting Seoul?
Yes — same-day Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment is routine for international visitors at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong. Plan 70 to 100 minutes in clinic for bilateral axillary treatment: 15 to 20 minutes co-director consultation with HDSS scoring and antiperspirant trial review, 10 to 15 minutes Minor's iodine-starch sweat mapping, 20 to 30 minutes topical lidocaine, 10 to 20 minutes intradermal grid injection (5 to 10 minutes per axilla), 5 to 10 minutes aftercare brief. Flying home the next day is fine — axillary Botox has zero pressure-related contraindication and does not affect ear pressure or cabin altitude tolerance. We recommend avoiding antiperspirant, sauna, jjimjilbang and hot bath for 24 hours and avoiding underarm shaving for 48 hours. Wear loose breathable clothing for the return flight — the injection grid covers a larger surface area than facial toxin and tight clothing may cause minor friction. Many international patients combine underarm with palm or sole indications in the same trip — see the combination FAQ. If you message us via WhatsApp Business, LINE Official or WeChat before your flight from Tokyo, Bangkok, Madrid, Taipei, Shanghai, Singapore or Manila, we can pre-confirm brand selection, HDSS questionnaire and unit count plan so in-clinic check-in takes under 5 minutes.
Do you have English-speaking staff and translators for Underarm Hyperhidrosis consultation?
Yes — both Kind Global Clinic co-directors conduct Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment consultations directly in Korean and English at our Myeongdong 6F location. For Japanese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese, HEIM Global concierge provides professional medical interpretation at no additional fee — message via WhatsApp Business, LINE Official, WeChat Official or Telegram before your visit to schedule. Pre-treatment interpretation covers HDSS severity questionnaire, age of onset, family history, prior aluminum chloride antiperspirant trial history, systemic workup status, Minor's iodine-starch test interpretation, brand selection (Allergan FDA-approved versus Xeomin versus domestic) and unit count rationale (50U moderate versus 100U severe). Post-treatment interpretation covers aftercare and the week-2 follow-up plan. Written treatment summaries with brand, lot number, grid-point unit counts and aftercare instructions are provided in your language. For Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai or Russian, contact us via email at info.kindglobal@gmail.com to request a contracted interpreter for your visit window. KHIDI 2025 Medical Tourism Survey notes language accessibility is a top-3 factor for international patients selecting Korean clinics.
Can I combine Underarm Botox with Palm Botox, Sole Botox or facial Botox in the same visit?
Yes — same-visit Underarm Botox plus other toxin indications is routine at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong with one constraint: total botulinum toxin dose across all areas should remain below 400 units per session per FDA single-session recommendation.
| Criteria | Underarm Botox | Combined toxin plan |
|---|
| Per-cycle dose | 50-100 per axilla | 50-200 underarm + palm + sole + face |
| Single-visit ceiling | 200 units bilateral | 400 total recommended ceiling |
| Pain protocol | Topical 20-30 min | Combine topical + ice + nerve blocks per area |
| In-clinic time | 70-100 min bilateral | 120-180 min for 3 areas |
| Peak timing | Week 2-4 | Underarm week 2, jaw 6-8, face 1-2 |
Combined plans typically include underarm with
palm or
sole coverage in the same Seoul visit, optionally with facial toxin such as
Jaw Botox or
Baby Botox. Your co-director recommends the sequence and unit counts based on HDSS scoring, palpation and overall trip priority. Most international patients combine 2 to 3 indications rather than returning multiple times.
Will Underarm Botox cause compensatory sweating elsewhere on my body?
Underarm Botox treats sweat glands in a precisely mapped local axillary area and does not cause compensatory sweating elsewhere. The total surface area of axillary skin is roughly 100 square centimeters per side — about 0.5 percent of total body surface area, far too small to impair global thermoregulation. Patients continue to sweat normally on the back, chest, forehead, scalp and legs during exercise or heat exposure. Compensatory sweating in untreated body zones — a documented 30 to 90 percent complication of ETS thoracic sympathectomy — is not documented with localized axillary Botox in 12-year follow-up evidence (British Journal of Dermatology 2020, DOI: 10.1111/bjd.18764). Local sympathetic nerves outside the injection grid remain fully functional and respond normally to body temperature and emotional triggers. Some patients describe increased awareness of sweating on the back or chest in the first few weeks — this is a perception shift because the axillary source was so dominant before, rather than a true increase in sweat production. Body temperature regulation, exercise tolerance and heat acclimatization remain unchanged. This safety profile is one of the principal reasons axillary Botox is preferred over ETS surgery for most patients.
How do I prepare for my Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment appointment at Kind Global?
Before Underarm Hyperhidrosis Treatment: avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo and alcohol for 48 hours pre-treatment to reduce minor bruising risk. Do not apply antiperspirant or deodorant on the morning of treatment — we need the axillary area dry and product-free for Minor's iodine-starch test mapping. Do not shave the underarm for 48 hours before the visit to avoid micro-irritation that may interfere with mapping. Eat a normal meal — the procedure is not performed under sedation. Wear loose-fit clothing easy to lift for axillary access. Bring a list of clinical-strength antiperspirants tried with approximate duration of trial and HDSS self-score (1 to 4). Arrive at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong 15 minutes early for paperwork; if you messaged us in advance via WhatsApp, LINE or WeChat, paperwork is pre-completed and the HDSS questionnaire is on file. After Underarm Botox: no antiperspirant 24 hours, no sauna or hot bath 24 hours, no axillary shaving 48 hours, no heavy upper-body exercise 24 hours, no alcohol 24 hours. Resume normal skincare day 2; resume antiperspirant day 2 mainly as habit because there will be little to suppress. Book your week-2 follow-up at the time of injection; the co-director will repeat Minor's mapping and offer a touch-up at no charge for any residual mapped active spot.