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Answer: MiraDry After Mastectomy (for Hyperhydrosis, Excessive Sweating & Odor) First, I am assuming that you are cancer free since the surgery and you do not have any arm swelling as a result of removal of lymph nodes. Since your surgery was in 1998, you should be safe to proceed with MiraDry treatment. MiraDry treatment is non-invasive and does not involve taking blood pressure or blood draw. Like most of the patients who had miraDry treatment they typically will experience some degree of swell of the axilla. This is self limiting and usually resolves within one to two weeks.Sincerely, Stewart Wang, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMedical Director, Wang Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
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CONTACT NOW Answer: MiraDry After Mastectomy (for Hyperhydrosis, Excessive Sweating & Odor) First, I am assuming that you are cancer free since the surgery and you do not have any arm swelling as a result of removal of lymph nodes. Since your surgery was in 1998, you should be safe to proceed with MiraDry treatment. MiraDry treatment is non-invasive and does not involve taking blood pressure or blood draw. Like most of the patients who had miraDry treatment they typically will experience some degree of swell of the axilla. This is self limiting and usually resolves within one to two weeks.Sincerely, Stewart Wang, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMedical Director, Wang Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
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Answer: Miradry and breast cancer I am a leading expert in Miradry treatments and there are no cookie-cutter options for you. I would suggest an appointment with a trained surgeon who can assess your risk depending on your history. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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Answer: Miradry and breast cancer I am a leading expert in Miradry treatments and there are no cookie-cutter options for you. I would suggest an appointment with a trained surgeon who can assess your risk depending on your history. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Ask your doctor and perhaps the miraDry company The miraDry® system eliminates the underarm sweat glands, and the sweat glands don’t grow back after treatment. This results in a dramatic and lasting reduction of embarrassing underarm sweat. In a clinical study, patients experienced an average of 82% reduction in underarm sweat. You should notice a reduction in sweat immediately after a single miraDry® treatment. As with any medical procedure, results will vary by person. 80% of our patients need only one treatment. Secondary effects include underarm hair and odor reduction. Ask your physician if this procedure is right for you.
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Answer: Ask your doctor and perhaps the miraDry company The miraDry® system eliminates the underarm sweat glands, and the sweat glands don’t grow back after treatment. This results in a dramatic and lasting reduction of embarrassing underarm sweat. In a clinical study, patients experienced an average of 82% reduction in underarm sweat. You should notice a reduction in sweat immediately after a single miraDry® treatment. As with any medical procedure, results will vary by person. 80% of our patients need only one treatment. Secondary effects include underarm hair and odor reduction. Ask your physician if this procedure is right for you.
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March 15, 2015
Answer: MiraDry and breast surgery MiraDry after breast reconstructive surgery and axillary surgery should be safe. I would preface this response with the need for a physical exam. If there is not enough tissue between the skin and the underlying axillary content such as the arteries and nerves and veins, then one should avoid this or add a considerable amount of tumescent anesthesia solution. If there is a lot scar tissue and fibrosis, then one may want to consider fat grafting as a separate procedure to provide more softness and fullness to the axilla. I would definitely consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who does MiraDry treatments in their practice for a full consultation
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Answer: MiraDry and breast surgery MiraDry after breast reconstructive surgery and axillary surgery should be safe. I would preface this response with the need for a physical exam. If there is not enough tissue between the skin and the underlying axillary content such as the arteries and nerves and veins, then one should avoid this or add a considerable amount of tumescent anesthesia solution. If there is a lot scar tissue and fibrosis, then one may want to consider fat grafting as a separate procedure to provide more softness and fullness to the axilla. I would definitely consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who does MiraDry treatments in their practice for a full consultation
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Rarely is a miraDry sweat reduction treatment a problem. Although I absolutely believe in the treatment, miraDry, to dramatically reduce sweating there are a very few people who should avoid it. Unfortunately, significant surgery and/or readiotherapy to the are to be treated (the armpit) is a reason to avoid treatment. May I suggest a consultation with your dermatologist for Botox. It works very well, should not be a problem with your situation and is easy to have done. The downside is that it lasts, on average, 6.7 months so you will need to keep up the treatments. Be sure to check with a qualified physician before having any treatments in that area.
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Answer: Rarely is a miraDry sweat reduction treatment a problem. Although I absolutely believe in the treatment, miraDry, to dramatically reduce sweating there are a very few people who should avoid it. Unfortunately, significant surgery and/or readiotherapy to the are to be treated (the armpit) is a reason to avoid treatment. May I suggest a consultation with your dermatologist for Botox. It works very well, should not be a problem with your situation and is easy to have done. The downside is that it lasts, on average, 6.7 months so you will need to keep up the treatments. Be sure to check with a qualified physician before having any treatments in that area.
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