What Can Be Causing Torso/waist Swelling After MiraDry Procedure? (photo)

Swelling with MiradryThis is most likely due to the fluid injected for pain relief and should resolve over a few days

I have coauthored a book on Miradry and continue to see very positive results with the procedure. I would suggest taking SwellX immediately after the procedure to help with swelling. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

The tumescent solution goes down with gravity. This swelling always resolves and doesn't happen to everyone. 

this condition can occur but is less frequently part of the healing process after mirAdry for hyperhidrosis.  The only comparison I can make is similar to some of the procedures that I do on the face or other areas of the body.  Swelling and fluid collection occurring at an anatomical area tends to follow gravity.  So the inflammation and swelling that occurs in your axillary area will tend to follow gravity and go down and collected and your abdominal or torso area.  The lymphatic drainage from the armpits follows this pathway.  A corset or snug form fitting shirt should be helpful.  Only if this persisted should you be concerned however he must always check with your physician.  Keep in mind the advice that we give online is meant to help you but does not carry the same weight or quality that a physical exam on follow-up with.Best of luckChase Lay, MD

To date, I have only heard of one patient who developed compensatory sweating after the miraDry procedure and this would be the second case that I am aware of. EVERY and I mean emphatically EVERY procedure or treatment for hyperhidrosis can cause compensatory sweating. Hopefully, it will lessen over time. Compensatory sweating is most well described after sympathectomy but has been observed with topical agents, oral anticholinergic therapy, Botox injection, miraDry and sympathectomy.Swelling can occur after miraDry and is usually lymphatic swelling and resolves spontaneously over a variable period of several weeks. Bioflavonoids and bromelain will help resolve the inflammation sooner and I highly recommend them to my patients. Read my ebook about miraDry on the link below. It is a FREE access book and can be found on the ebooks section of my website. BestDr KaramanoukianCenter for Excessive Sweating

This is a very very common condition following miraDry. Gravity dictates that swelling from the armpits moves south, ie. downwards, and hence excess fluid from the treatment build up around the torso region. This, as you know, settles within 10 days. To answer your specific question about what treatments can be performed to speed up recovery -1. Corset - this will contain the swelling to the upper areas ie. Armpits and chest2. Lymphatic massage- this is probably the best solution3. Time, it all settles within a week or so. Nothing to worry about. RegardsDr Davin Lim Laser and Cosmetic DermatologistBrisbane, AUSTRALIA