I'm 20 year male. I did miraDry three times in the level of 3,5,5 respectively. It didn't work for me. Instead, it gave me pain

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My both hands are numbed , it hurts so bad sometime and I'm very scared of this . I swear and smell like before and I wanna go got 4th time but not sure because I already have received a numbness and pain in my hands . I feel like I'm betrayed . I collected those money so hardly and I'm very disappointed that I didn't get good result . I feel like these procedure and fake and don't work . It's been two year and my hands are still numb and it's hurts bad.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your story.  I would not undergo a 4th treatment.  You would to be evaluated to determine which parts of the armpits continue to produce sweat (and odor).  We have performed many miraDry procedures, and I have only had to operate on two patients.  One had a very resistant spot on both armpits that produced a high volume of sweat.  The other was for persistent (albeit reduced) odor production.  Surgically, I shave the undersurface of the armpit skin and hence physically remove the majority of the sweat and odor glands.  I would recommend you visit with someone who can provide you with an alternative option for your persistent sweat/odor production.

Shareef Jandali, MD · Answer

I'm sorry for your bad experience and negative outcome.  You should have a discussion with your miraDry provider.  Numbness in the hands is not normal.  You should not undergo another treatment if this is your result after 3.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

It is too bad that you had a poor outcome. Experience counts when you do miraDry.In our practice, 90% of our patients require only a SINGLE miraDry session.
1st session is $1500.
if you need  second or third, it is only $1000 per session for our patients. 
No one said it lasts only 2 years. I don't know where you got this information.
I have been doing this procedure since 2011 and I am not seeing those patients from 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 coming back for another session!
One session of miraDry costs as much as one session of Botox, which only lasts 3 months. 
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Estee Williams, MD · Answer

Hi, Unfortunately I regret to let you know that your miraDry experience is highly un-usual.  Hand numbness, when it occurs, is a temporary effect of the anesthesia (numbing), and lasts under 12 hours typically. Any numbness lasting months/weeks is an adverse event. Pain should not happen. Also, the protocol is 2 treatments, 3 months apart.  Not more than 2 treatments. There are a number of red flags here, and you should speak directly to the doctor who treated you to get answers and treatment for your issues. Be well.

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