After miradry, recovery was as expected and I iced it, and didn’t do much activity. However, my left arm had started developing a large lump that looked like a black head. It popped and won’t stop pouring out excessive fluid, like a pimple. Is this normal? I don’t have a fever, arms feel fine. I’m just conerned with the oozing pus and hole in my underarm.
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That sounds unusual. We perform a lot of MiraDry treatments and it doesn't make physical sense that destroying the sweat glands in such a small part of the body could cause other areas to sweat more profusely. Might be best to see your doctor again to be evaluated.
Thanks for your question. It is common to have swelling and a full feeling in the armpits for weeks after the treatment. If you are very uncomfortable, have pain, redness or fever, definitely go back to your provider who did the MiraDry and be evaluated for cellulitis, but it...
Hi there! The miraDry® procedure is only approved for use of treatment of primary axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis. Unfortunately, it cannot be used to treat hyperhidrosis anywhere else on the body. I recommend giving botox a try to help control the sweating. Botox can be used in the forehead ...
