Carl Balog, MD

We can still visualize hair follicles after laser hair removal.  In fact, miraDry also reduces hair growth in addition to destroying sweat and odor-producing glands. So it can actually improve the results of laser hair removal. In terms of discomfort, your arms are numbed using local anesthetics before treatment, so you should have minimal pain during miraDry treatment. Most patients experience mild swelling, soreness, and redness that dissipates within days, and responds to over the counter analgesics.