miraDry: Stories
Write a ReviewSevere Hyperhidrosis Patient; LOVED MiraDry! Wonderful Product! - Fort Myers, FL
- LTretolo
- updated 8 months ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $3,000
- Robert Brueck, MD (Fort Myers, FL)
I am 19 years old and have been suffering from...
- 3 Jun 2012
I am 19 years old and have been suffering from severe hyperhidrosis for the past 7 years. I have tried all of the over the counter products and the special deodorants, even being prescribed special topical ointments, but nothing was stopping the amount of sweat I was producing. I always kept another shirt in my bag because I knew I would have to change my clothes after sitting in an air conditioned room watching T.V...that's how bad it was. My closet all throughout middle school and high school was limited to black and white, because those were the easiest colors to mask the stains---and white shirts would go quicker than the black ones because of the nasty yellow stains that would develop after only a few wears. Shopping for a prom dress was a nightmare because I needed to find a cut of dress that wouldn't be in my sweats way as it would run down my arm just when putting my makeup on. I didn't talk about my problem because I just thought people would associate me with being fat and disgusting, and out of shape--therefore I sweat profusely to show my lack of cleanliness and fitness. After sharing my story I hope to encourage others to speak up about their problem with hyperhidrosis, and hopefully contact a doctor who supplies MiraDry, it is the best investment you can make. I had my first procedure about 5 days ago, and it has been worth it and I cannot wait for my second treatment three months from now. I haven't had a bead of sweat come from my underarm area, and I can't believe what a self-confidence booster that is even after only 5 days! I start nursing school in a few months, and I can't wait to proudly raise my hand in my light blue scrubs and not have to worry about my fellow students staring at the hellacious amount of sweat that has seeped through my scrubs. I will wake up every day and thank the creators, the representatives, the nurses, and the doctor I worked with who changed my life forever by introducing me to MiraDry.
The procedure itself wasn't bad at all. I had extra injections of the numbing medicine because I didn't numb up as quickly as they thought I would. And then I sat back and let the machine do its job. I had one or two uncomfortable bouts of the MiraDry machine, but it is only a few seconds, so in my head I knew it was worth it! Great product! All I can say is ICE ICE ICE ICE ICE ICE ICE your pits!---it will help in the long run!
Hello!- I just went for my second MiraDry...
- 8 Sep 2012
The routine of the procedure was the same, about 50 injections to numb the area after template was placed on my arm. Then KY Jelly rubbed on and then the MiraDry machine. It felt like it went a lot quicker than the first time. I did not swell as much as I did the first time, but I am still swollen. Not painful, just uncomfortable. Contact if you have any questions! I will try to post some treatment 2 pictures!
Thank you~!
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My Doctor: Robert Brueck, MD
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If you have the opportunity to make your appointment with Dr. Brueck, jump at it. Dr. Brueck and his staff were so compassionate and his nurses stood by my side throughout the entire procedure and kept making sure I was at ease and comfortable. They talked to me about my problem, and you could see it in their faces that they were excited to be a part of my story, and excited to be a part of the team that was going to change my life forever. After my procedure, Dr. Brueck personally called me to see how I was doing and if I was to have any questions that I was to call him directly. Dr. Brueck and his staff are extremely personable and it was clear that each one of them loved their jobs. 5 stars all around!
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Dear LTretolo, I'm 17, and I have been dealing with excessive underarm sweating since the age of 12. I always assumed it was normal until I was teased and could no longer wear any color T-shirt without having on a jacket over it, even in the summer. Sometimes I'd even sweat through the jackets, depending on what material they were made of. My dad is a very skeptical man, and when I've brought up this issue with him in the past he's simply told me that if I was fitter I wouldn't sweat so much. (I'm 5'9" and 135 lbs, not exactly out of shape...) It got to the point that I'd spend what little money I had to my name secretly buying all kinds of clinical strength antiperspirants, and none of them have worked. I'm turning 18 in August, have found a doctor near me who does the procedure, and I plan on saving up until then so I can have miradry done as soon as I'm legally old enough. Reading your story inspired me. I thought I was the only younger person dealing with this condition and all of the anxiety and stress that comes with it. I know it's months away, but I hope you'll wish me luck with my procedure. I've never been more sure of anything in my life.
@Megan P, I still am having wonderful results. My arms believe it or not are still a little tender, but I guess it comes with the procedure. Nothing that would lead me to regret my decisions though!
I'm so glad to hear your second treatment went well!! Since you had pretty good dryness after your first treatment, are you noticing any changes, or are you still about 85-90% decreased (which seems great!)?
Thanks for commenting. The pictures are scary looking, and it is swelling, but pain was not associated with that believe it or not. Majority of the swelling came from the injections, not the MiraDry. I had 47 injections in one arm and around 50 in the other. I am due back the end of August for my second treatment --- I have not noticed ANY sweating and I have been at the gym working out and going to work...5 days out.
Will keep everyone updated!
Oh my gosh!! I have read about how swollen the underarms become, but holy cow!!! Thank you so much for posting those photos. I really think that will help a lot of people going in for the treatment to know what to expect. I think if that happened to me & I hadn't seen your pictures I would panic thinking something had gone wrong.
You story is so sweet & heartfelt. It made me feel so bad for you that you had to pick your prom dress out keeping the sweating in mind. I hope you found one that made you feel gorgeous & comfortable!!
So glad this is working well - please keep us updated if you need to have more treatments or if the sweating seems to stay reduced from here on out.