Which body treatment fits sweating, stubborn fat or unwanted hair?
The body treatments in this guide have little in common apart from where they are done. One reduces underarm sweat glands, one contours stubborn fat with energy, one uses gas injections, and one targets hair follicles. This page compares them by sub-concern so you can see which is relevant to the problem you want to solve.
How to choose
Concern first
Sweating, fat and hair are unrelated problems, so there is little overlap between these options.
Mechanism
Thermal energy, injected gas and light each act differently on gland, fat or follicle.
Recovery
miraDry involves swelling for days, while laser hair removal and contouring generally have little downtime.
Number of sessions
Hair removal and contouring typically need a series, while miraDry is often one or two sessions.
Skin and hair type
Hair removal works most reliably with a contrast between hair and skin color, and settings are adapted to skin tone.
Body & Sweat treatments compared
| Treatment | Often chosen for | Works on | Time | Downtime | Sessions | At Skin Treatment Gangnam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| miraDry | Excessive underarm sweating and odor | Sweat glands in the underarm skin | about 60-90 minutes | several days to 2 weeks of swelling and tenderness | 1-2 sessions; varies by person | On consultation |
| Body Contouring (RF & Thermal) | Localized fat and mild skin looseness | Subcutaneous fat and skin, heated by energy | about 15-60 minutes depending on area | little to none; mild redness or warmth possible | often several sessions, about 1-4 weeks apart depending on the device; varies by person | On consultation |
| Carboxytherapy | Mild cellulite-like texture and dark under-eye tone | Shallow subcutaneous: CO2 gas injected | about 15-30 minutes | mild tenderness or bruising for a few days | often 6-10 sessions, about 1-2 weeks apart; varies by person | On consultation |
| Laser Hair Removal | Unwanted hair on face and body | Hair follicle, heated by laser light | about 10-60 minutes depending on area | mild redness for a few hours to 1 day | often 5-8 sessions, about 4-8 weeks apart; varies by hair and skin type | On consultation |
Times, downtime and sessions are typical ranges and vary by person. Prices are in Korean won and exclude 10% VAT. The final plan and cost are decided after consultation, as many concerns need a combination of treatments. Prices are valid as of October 2026 and may be revised.
When a doctor may advise waiting
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding, when many of these are deferred
- Recent tanning or sunburn, which affects laser hair removal
- Implants or devices in the area, which can change eligibility for energy treatments
Body & Sweat: common questions
Is miraDry permanent?
Treated sweat glands generally do not regrow, but results vary and some sweating remains.
Does body contouring replace exercise?
No. It is meant for localized contour and is not a weight-loss approach.
Why does hair removal need many sessions?
Hair grows in cycles, and only follicles in the active phase respond each time.
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