What Should One Expect Immediately After Doing miraDry? Ok to Go Back to Work?

You can expect to have some swelling and soreness immediately after treatment, which can last about a week but varies from patient to patient. It is recommended to apply ice on and off for the first 24 hours. Some patients also report a numb sensation in the treated area, which can last several weeks but subsides over time. While it is not recommended to work out heavily the day of treatment, most of our patients resume their regular activities the same day. 

After miraDry you may have some discomfort as the local anesthetic wears off so you may need to be taking NSAIDS for this pain.  It is also recommended that you keep the ice packs on the underarms for about 72 hours.  If this is possible with your job, then you should be okay.  It is not recommended to participate in rigorous activities for a few days.

Thanks for your question and congratulations on saying goodbye to underarm sweat and odor! While you may experience mild swelling and a bit of tenderness in the first few days following your treatment, it can be managed with just Tylenol or ibuprofen as needed. At Capizzi M.D. Cosmetic Surgery and Skincare, our patients experience little to no downtime, most returning to work the very same day. Best of luck with your miraDry experience!

It probably depends on what you do for work. I have actually had the treatment myself. I did it at the end of the day and probably would not have been effective at operating immediately after the surgery. My nurse that provided my local anesthetic did a great job, but my left hand was a bit numb for a few hours. If my job involved just reading, talking on the phone, or using my computer, I could have handled those functions immediately after the procedure. I was back at work the next day without trouble though. Besides some swelling in the armpits, there isn't much to recover from. 

While most people do go back to work the same day, others who are very active may not. You will need to ice intermittently and take ibuprofen post treatment to help with swelling. No strenuous activity is advised the first couple days post treatment.