Is miraDry Really a Safe Treatment for Hyperhidrosis?

April 7, 2012
Asked By:BrigidWalden

Will the microwave energy in the MiraDry system destroy the fat as well as the eccrine glands, leaving one with "crepey" loose skin in the axilla following treatment? Any other potential downsides? For instance, can the glands regenerate following photothermolysis?

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October 28, 2016

Answer: MiraDry is Safe and Effective

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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October 28, 2016

Answer: MiraDry is Safe and Effective

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 19, 2016

Answer: MiraDry: yes its safe

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 19, 2016

Answer: MiraDry: yes its safe

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 17, 2015

Answer: Safety of Miradry

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 17, 2015

Answer: Safety of Miradry

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 25, 2014

Answer: IS MIRADRY SAFE?

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September 25, 2014

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July 9, 2014

Answer: MiraDry for hyperhidrosis

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July 9, 2014

Answer: MiraDry for hyperhidrosis

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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