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Is There a Risk of Having my Skin Burnt by miraDry?

asked 4 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Michael L. Maris, MD
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Tags: burn, risk, side effects

I have sensitive skin. Since it uses microwaves I'm a bit concerned it could burn my skin. Have you seen this happen or is it a non-concern?

5 answers to Is There a Risk of Having my Skin Burnt by miraDry?

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Extremely small risk of burning and bruising after miraDry

Although uncommon, there is an extremely small risk of burning and bruising from treatment. If this does occur, it can be easily treated.
Karyn Grossman, MD

Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

www.grossmandermatology.com

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So far, no significant side effects!

We have now treated dozens of patients and have yet to see a thermal injury with MiraDry. The most likely side effect of this nature would probably be a blister. However the Hydroceramic cooling plate is very effective in avoiding this problem.
Michael L. Maris, MD

Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon

www.dallasderm.com

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Up to the User

Burns can happen with treatment of any energy or light based device. However, in experienced hands, that possibility is generally removed.
Cameron Rokhsar, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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The "microwave technology" used by miraDry does not harm the surface of the skin

The "microwave technology" does not harm the surface of the skin due to a built-in cooling mechanism that cools the surface. Microwave technology bypasses the epidermis and delivers precisely controlled electromagnetic energy to the region where the sweat glands reside.
Suzanne Kilmer, MD

Sacramento Dermatologist
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Skin complication rare from MiraDry treatment for excessive underarm sweating

MiraDry technology delivers cool zone to protect top layer of the skin while providing a heat zone below that wipes out most of the sweat glands at the underarms. On very rare occasion when there is bruising, we offer courtesy VBeam laser which can expedite resolution of any black and blue on the skin after MiraDry treatment for excessive underarm sweating or hyperhidrosis.
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrWilliamTing.com

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