MiraDry Sweat Reduction Beverly Hills
What is it? | Benefits | Cost | Before and After | Preparation | Procedure | Aftercare | Treatment Areas | Am I a Good Candidate? | Similar Procedures | Risks | Reviews | FAQs
miraDry® Sweat Reduction is a non-invasive, FDA-approved procedure to treat underarm hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive sweating. The miraDry system painlessly and permanently eliminates embarrassing sweating, odor, and discomfort.
It uses microwave energy to precisely target and reduce the number of underarm sweat and odor glands. miraDry is an effective and long-lasting solution for excessive sweating and odor with minimal downtime and proven patient satisfaction.
What is miraDry Sweat Reduction?
miraDry is an increasingly popular treatment to manage excessive underarm sweating. The miraDry system consists of a software-driven console, handpiece device, and Biotip. It uses microwave energy (104–105 μm, 5800 MHz) to precisely target and eliminate underarm sweat and odor glands. The device features cooling technology to simultaneously cool the skin’s surface during treatment, reducing discomfort and damage to surrounding tissue.
miraDry has provided a more permanent and effective treatment for underarm hyperhidrosis when compared to alternative treatment modalities. Treatment bears minimal downtime, low recurrence rates, and fewer complications. While it is proven to treat excessive underarm sweating successfully, the FDA has not cleared the system to treat other body areas. In 2015, the FDA cleared the device to permanently terminate odor glands and underarm hair.
miraDry Sweat Reduction Benefits
The miraDry system is a safe, effective, and comprehensive treatment to permanently eliminate excessive underarm sweating and odor. Compared to other treatment alternatives, miraDry delivers higher success rates.
What Results to Expect:
- Permanent Sweat Reduction
- Odor Reduction
- Minimal Treatments Required:1 to 3 sessions
- Quick Procedure: Treatments typically last one hour
- Minimal Downtime
- Few Side Effects
How Long Will Results Last?
Although results may vary, 61-70% of patients reported a permanent reduction in excessive sweating. Some patients may require up to three treatments.
miraDry Sweat Reduction Cost & Pricing Structure
The price you pay for miraDry Sweat Reduction in the United States varies, depending on the location. We will discuss pricing and address your concerns during your consultation.
- US National Average: $1350-$3200
- Our Price: $1,900, per treatment
- Additional Costs: There are no additional costs.
- Insurance: Most insurance companies do not cover cosmetic procedures. We offer a variety of payment options for your convenience.
miraDry offers a permanent solution for excessive sweating and unseemly odor.
Before and After Gallery
The Gallery below depicts Before and After Images of actual patients. The pictures show improvement in symptoms after treatment with miraDry.
How miraDry Sweat Reduction Works
The miraDry procedure typically lasts one hour. Your provider will use the handheld device to deliver electromagnetic energy to the skin, eliminating underarm sweat glands. We will provide detailed instructions for adequate preparation and recovery.
Before & Preparation
- Shave your underarm hair two to three days before the procedure.
- You will receive local anesthesia injected into your underarms to minimize discomfort and elevate the skin to provide a barrier between the heated device and important underlying structures.
- Your provider will mark the treatment areas with a template to use as a guide.
During the Procedure
- Your provider will glide the handheld device over your underarms.
- The handpiece will create a suction-like sensation on the skin to elevate and ensure access to the sweat glands. This feeling might be slightly uncomfortable, but not painful.
- The miraDry system contains a cooling technology to help minimize discomfort.
- The procedure typically takes one to two hours to complete.
Aftercare & Recovery
- You might experience mild underarm soreness, redness, bruising, and tenderness for a few days.
- Some patients also report numbness and tingling in the upper arm and underarm areas. This is a possible side-effect of local anesthesia.
- We may advise you to take over-the-counter pain medications and apply ice packs to your underarms for 24 to 48 hours after treatment.
- Avoid shaving, antiperspirants/deodorants, tight shirts, and strenuous activities for at least one week.
- Typically, most patients resume normal activities after treatment.
- It is possible to experience excessive sweating up to 2 weeks after the procedure. This symptom will eventually resolve independently.
Treatment Areas
The FDA has restricted treatment areas to the underarms only.
miraDry offers a permanent solution for excessive sweating and unseemly odor.
Am I a Good Candidate for miraDry Sweat Reduction?
Most people are good candidates for miraDry sweat reduction. You are a good candidate for miraDry if:
- You experience excessive sweating.
- Your excessive sweating causes anxiety and discomfort.
- Other treatment options have been unsuccessful.
- You desire permanent results.
- Typical Age: Clinical research has only been done on adults. We have treated patients under the age of 18 with parental consent with great success, however.
- Health Restrictions: miraDry is contraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergy to local anesthesia, patients with cardiac/electronic implants, and in cases of active underarm infection.
Similar & Related Procedures
- Dermadry: Dermadry is a non-invasive, at-home treatment modality that uses iontophoresis to reduce excessive sweating in the underarms, hands, and feet.
- Botox: Although Botox can be injected into the underarms, hands, or feet to eliminate excessive sweating for up to 6 months, miraDry provides more lasting results.
- Laser Sweat Ablation: In contrast to miraDry, Laser Sweat Ablation is a minimally invasive procedure involving incisions to eliminate sweat glands.
- Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy: Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy is an invasive procedure that treats excessive sweating in the underarms and hands; it requires minimal downtime and only one session.
miraDry vs. Dermadry vs. Botox vs. Laser Sweat Ablation vs. Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Although multiple treatment modalities exist to manage hyperhidrosis, miraDry is the most modern, non-invasive, durable, and effective.
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Side Effects & Risks
Although miraDry has minimal side-effects, clinical studies have shown that some patients have reported some adverse effects. You might experience:
- Bruising
- Mild discomfort
- Mild Swelling
- Numbness and tingling in the upper arms and underarms due to local anesthesia (rare)
- Nodule formation (rare)
- Blister formation
- Minor scarring
miraDry Reviews
I had the Miradry procedure done with Ortal and Corrie. I was extremely pleased with the results and would highly recommend doing the procedure with them. They were both very knowledgeable and followed up multiple times afterwards to make sure I was healing up well. Could not have asked for a better experience overall!
Sean G.
Redondo Beach, CA
miraDry offers a permanent solution for excessive sweating and unseemly odor.
miraDry FAQs
How much does miraDry typically cost?
The cost of miraDry varies throughout the United States and depends on your location. The average price range for miraDry is $1350 to $3200 in the United States.
How long does miraDry last?
miraDry uses electromagnetic energy to remove sweat and odor glands permanently. The results are long-term. Most patients experience an indefinite decrease in sweating after only one treatment. However, some patients require up to 3 treatments.
How painful is miraDry?
We inject local anesthesia into the armpit to minimize potential discomfort. The handheld device creates a suction on the skin to elevate and ensure access to the sweat glands. This suction might be slightly uncomfortable but not painful.
Does miraDry work permanently?
Published studies have shown that 61-70% of patients reported long-term permanent results. Some patients require up to three treatments. In some cases, patients experience sweating after the miraDry procedure, which will eventually resolve after two weeks.
Does miraDry get rid of odor?
The FDA approved miraDry for the removal of odor glands in 2015. Patients can expect a reduction in underarm odor following treatment
Is miraDry covered by insurance?
Most insurance companies do not cover cosmetic procedures. The majority of medical providers will offer a variety of payment options for your convenience.
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miraDry offers a permanent solution for excessive sweating and unseemly odor.