Underarm Sweat Treatment
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miraDry: A Nonsurgical Solution
miraDry is a cosmetic procedure that uses microwave energy to reduce underarm sweat, odor and hair glands in the underarm area with minimal downtime. It is the only FDA-cleared treatment that dramatically reduces excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis) in as little as one appointment. Over 150,000 miraDry treatments have been performed worldwide.
This noninvasive procedure destroys sweat and odor glands, providing a lasting reduction in underarm sweat and odor.
miraDry FAQs
miraDry uses thermal energy to create heat in the area where bothersome sweat and odor glands, as well as hair follicles reside and safely eliminates them.
While your body does need sweat glands to cool itself, your body has 2-4 million sweat glands – only about 2% are found in your underarms. Eliminating this 2% of sweat glands does not affect your body’s ability to cool itself. With miraDry, you will experience the many benefits of reducing sweat in the underarm area, but you will continue to sweat in other areas of your body.
You can expect immediate and lasting results.¹ Once the miraDry treatment eliminates the sweat and odor glands, they’re gone for good. The treatment is clinically proven to have an average of 82% sweat reduction and 89% odor reduction. As with any aesthetic treatment, patient results and experiences may vary.
You can see results in as little as one treatment. However, as with any aesthetic treatment, your Riverchase provider will determine the best protocol for your desired results.
An appointment will generally last about one hour.
Most patients describe the procedure as painless with little to no downtime. Local anesthesia is administered to the underarms prior to the treatment for patient comfort. Most patients return to regular activities, including work, immediately. Exercise is typically resumed within several days. You may experience swelling, numbness, bruising and sensitivity in the underarm area for several days after treatment.
This procedure has been used in over 150,000 treatments worldwide with an excellent safety record. It’s also been cleared by the FDA to dramatically reduce underarm sweat in as little as one appointment.
Some localized soreness or swelling will occur, and that symptom typically clears within a few weeks. Some patients have short-term altered sensation in the skin of their underarms or upper arms, which gradually disappears.
Pricing can vary depending on the treatment protocol to achieve your desired results and will be discussed during your consultation.
miraDry typically is not covered by insurance. However, you may be able to use your HSA/FSA funds toward miraDry. Please contact your HSA/FSA manager to find out.