Dr. Yayoko Ito
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Graduated from Hiroshima University School of Medicine. After working in the Department of General Medicine, he studied under doctors at the forefront of cosmetic medicine. After acquiring knowledge and skills in aesthetics, he became the director of YAYOI CLINIC in 2023. Her specialties include Botox, hyaluronic acid injections, and customized sagging treatment. His motto is to provide natural and pain-free treatments with careful consultation.
For those who are considering “Botox underarms” treatment, we will explain what symptoms Botox underarms is effective for and the advantages and disadvantages of Botox underarms. We will also discuss the most common questions regarding Botox underarms, such as "Can Botox underarms cure armpit cancer?" and downtime, durability of effects, side effects, etc. are also summarized. We hope this will help you decide if Botox underarms is the right treatment for your current problem.
What kind of treatment is Botox under the arm?

Many people think of Botox as being injected into the forehead, between the eyebrows, or other parts of the face. First, let us understand what kind of treatment Botox aside is.
What are Botox injections anyway?
Botox injections are ingredients processed by removing the toxin from botulinum(botulinum toxin) is injected into the affected area with an ultra-fine needle.のこと。ボツリヌストキシンを医薬品として生成したものを“ボトックス”と呼ぶのです。
ボトックスには筋肉のこわばりをゆるめる働きがあります。ボトックスは、Often injected into parts of the face such as the forehead, between the eyebrows, and at the corners of the mouth to prevent or improve wrinkles and saggingThere is also “Erabotox,” in which Botox is injected into the gills to create a smaller face, and “Shoulder Botox,” in which Botox is injected into the muscles around the shoulders for those suffering from stiff shoulders.
What is Botox under the arm?
Botox under the armpit is injected with Botox under the armpit.“Treatment to suppress the function of ”eccrine sweat glandsIt is. Underarm odor is caused by a mixture of sweat and bacteria on the skin surface. When the function of the eccrine sweat glands is paralyzed, sweat secretion is greatly reduced, making it more difficult for bacteria to grow and reducing underarm odor.
Is Botox underarms covered by insurance?
If you are diagnosed with primary axillary hyperhidrosis (a disease that causes profuse sweating under the arms without any specific cause), Botox under the arms may be covered by insurance in some cases. It is necessary to check on the official website of each medical institution whether the treatment is covered by insurance and the price of Botox underarms, as it varies from hospital to hospital. The condition of primary axillary hyperhidrosis does not apply,If you want to eliminate problems such as generalized hyperhidrosis, underarm sweating, and underarm odor, free medical treatmentThe first two are the following.
YAYOI CLINICでは、脇の汗や臭いにお悩みの方に向けて自由診療での脇ボトックス治療を行っています。費用など詳細については以下のリンク先をご覧ください。
Does Botox injected into the side of the armpit cure armpit cancer?

Some of you who are wondering whether to get Botox underarms may suffer from armpit hyperhidrosis. Unfortunately, Botox underarms can help with hyperhidrosis, though,There is no fundamental cure for armpit cancer.。
ワキガ臭の原因となるのは“アポクリン汗腺”。しかし脇ボトックスが作用するのは、前述のとおり“エクリン汗腺”であり、“アポクリン汗腺”の働きを抑える効能はないからです。脇ボトックス経験者の口コミで「せっかくお金を払ったのに効果が感じられなかった……」との声をときおり見かけるのはこのためでしょう。
もちろんエクリン汗腺から出る汗の量が減れば、アポクリン汗腺から出る汗の臭いの拡散を防ぐ効果も期待できます。しかし重度のワキガの場合、脇ボトックスの治療を行っても悪化こそしませんが、満足な効果が得られないケースもあることを理解しておきましょう。
Conditions for whom Botox underarms is recommended.
Botox underarms is recommended for people who meet the following criteria
- People who are concerned about their own sweat and odor, though not to the extent that people point it out to them.
- People who want to reduce the amount of sweat only during periods of high sweating.
- People who are not comfortable with surgical treatment using scalpels, etc.
Please consider whether to undergo Botox underarm treatment depending on the extent of your problem.
Advantages of Botox to the sides

There are two main advantages of Botox underarms.
Shorter treatment time and less stress on the body
The Botox underarm procedure uses a syringe to inject Botox into the affected area.Treatment time is about 5-10 minutes.Scarring. Since no scalpel is used, the only scars are those of the needles. A mixture of Botox and an anesthetic is used, so you will feel a stinging sensation at first, but as the anesthetic takes effect, you will gradually feel less pain. Compared to a surgical procedure using extensive anesthesia, Botox under the arm is short and painless, which is a major attraction of Botox under the arm.
Almost no downtime and minimal disruption to work and daily life
脇ボトックスのダウンタイムは、数日程度です。軽い筋肉痛のような痛み、腫れを感じることもありますが、施術後すぐに日常生活に戻ることができます。長時間でなければ、施術当日から入浴も可能です。
ただしボトックス注射の主成分であるボツリヌストキシンは熱に弱く、高温にさらされると十分な効果が表れないことがあります。施術直後には、サウナや激しい運動、過度の飲酒、患部のマッサージなどを控えましょう。
Disadvantages of Botox to the sides
Although Botox under the arm tends to give the impression of being easy because of its short treatment time, it is important to understand the risks and disadvantages.
No immediate effect.
When Botox is injected into the armpits, the effect does not appear on the same day. The efficacy of Botox underarms is,It will gradually appear 2 to 3 days after the treatment.A few weeks before the effects are clearly felt. It may take several weeks before the effects are clearly felt. If you have plans to control sweating for sure, it is best to schedule your treatment well in advance.
Not sustainable.
The effect of Botox on the sides,About 4-6 monthsThe drug only lasts for a short period of time. When the effect wears off, the same symptoms reappear, so treatment must be repeated each time the drug loses its efficacy in order to continue suppressing symptoms.
Possible side effects.
Although Botox injections are a treatment with relatively few side effects, they are not entirely free from the risk of side effects. The following side effects may occur after Botox is injected into the side of the body
- Redness and swelling of skin
- myalgia
- washed-out feeling
- internal hemorrhage
- headache
However, these symptoms are only temporary. In most cases, they subside within a week or so at most.
Will Botox become ineffective if I keep putting it under my arm?
Continued Botox on the sides may, in rare cases, be less effective. This is,Because the body develops antibodies to Botoxです。しかし、ボトックス注射を複数回受けた方、全員に抗体が生成されるわけではありません。
抗体のリスクを抑えるためには、むやみにボトックス注射を受けず、適切な注入量・施術頻度を守る必要があります。通年でボトックスを脇に打ち続けることにリスクを感じる場合は、汗をかきやすい暑い時期のみ施術を受けるのもよいでしょう。
Does Botox in the armpit cause sweating from other parts of the body?
As a result of Botox underarms, from other parts of the body.Increased perspiration is rarely an obstacleThe following is a brief description of the symptoms of hyperhidrosis. Surgery to block nerves as a treatment for hyperhidrosis may cause “compensatory sweating,” which results in increased sweating in other areas of the body. On the other hand, Botox under the arm, on the other hand, has a much lower risk of compensatory sweating and is therefore a more reliable treatment than surgical treatment.
Conclusion
ボトックスを脇に打っても、重度のワキガを治すことはできません。しかし、脇ボトックスは施術時間が短く、ダウンタイムも少ないため、人には指摘されないけれど自分自身では脇の汗や臭いが心配な方、外科的治療に抵抗がある方にとっては魅力的な施術といえます。脇ボトックスが気になるけれどご自身のお悩みに合った治療か判断ができかねる場合は、ぜひ一度信頼のおけるクリニックへご相談ください。
広島の美容皮膚科・美容内科・美容外科・アートメイク YAYOI CLINIC(ヤヨイクリニック)では、お肌、お身体、お顔のお悩み別に治療法をご紹介しています。
皆さまにより良い選択肢をご提案できますよう一人ひとりのお肌の状態を見極め、治療期間やご予算、ダウンタイムの許容範囲などご希望に合わせた治療方針を立案していく考えです。
お悩みのある方は、まずはカウンセリングにお越しください。
【治療の内容】 ボツリヌストキシン製剤注入
【採用薬剤】
・ボトックスビスタ®(A型ボツリヌス毒素)
・NABOTA(A型ボツリヌストキシン)
【治療期間および回数】3~4ヶ月ごとに1回
【費用】
・ボトックスビスタ®(A型ボツリヌス毒素)
-全顔 1単位 ¥869(+施術料 ¥22,000)※使用する単位数には個人差があります。
・NABOTA(A型ボツリヌストキシン)
-全顔:1単位 ¥649(+施術料 ¥22,000)※使用する単位数には個人差があります。
-エラ:¥29,800~¥32,800
-マイクロボトックス(顔):¥34,800
-両脇:¥39,800
-ボトックスリフト:¥34,800
-ボトックスリフト+首:¥39,800
-肩:¥34,800~¥54,800
-両ふくらはぎ:¥39,800~¥49,800
【リスク・副作用等】頭痛、注射部位の痛み・腫れ、筋肉の部分的な脱力、赤み、あざ、無感覚、内出血など
【未承認医薬品等であることについて】
Botox treatment includes treatments that are either unapproved drugs in Japan or treatments that are different from those approved for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Drugs and medical devices used for treatment were imported through a private importation procedure based on the judgment of a physician at our clinic.
https://www.yakubutsu.mhlw.go.jp/individualimport/purchase/index.html
There are no other domestically approved drugs with the same ingredients or performance, except for those approved by the pharmaceutical affairs bodies.
Information on safety, etc. in other countries
-BOTOX VISTA® approved by the Japanese regulatory authorities for the treatment of expression lines between the eyebrows or at the corners of the eyes in adults under 65 years of age.
-NABOTA receives U.S. FDA approval
There is a possibility that serious risks, side effects, etc. have not been identified.
In the unlikely event of serious side effects, the drug is not covered by the government's Adverse Drug Reactions Relief Program.
