Lumps under arms haven't gone away after miradry procedure. Should I be concerned/worried?

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I had miradry (level 5) on july 1st. The girl who did it was being trained and i was only like her 5th person she has done. I was a little sore the first day but by the 2nd day i felt totally fine. It is now september 5th and i still have lumps under my arms from the procedure. should i be concerned/worried? When i press on them they feel a little sore.

Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS · Answer

After the MiraDry procedure you will notice a reduction or elimination in your underarm sweat and odor and reduction in underarm hair.  Immediately post procedure you may have some swelling and numbness which is normal.  We recommend an anti-inflammatory, ice and an antibiotic ointment.  In my practice, we also offer manual lymphatic drainage massage which we saw decreased the amount of swelling our patients experience.  Lumps and soreness after the treatment are normal.  Daily massage and stretching will help as well as Vitamin B12 which will help with nerve regeneration.  For up to two weeks post procedure it is important to: avoid shaving until the tenderness has subsided, avoid deodorant or antiperspirant and wear loose tops.

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

Lumps in the underarms can occur after MiraDry. Most resolve within a couple weeks but some may linger. I would suggest gentle heat with massage and stretching of the area first. If they do not resolve contact your MiraDry provider.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Lumpiness, swelling and bruising may occur after a MiraDry treatment.  Each individual is different, but it may take 6-8 weeks for this to resolve, and may be helped by gentle massage of the underarm area. Make sure to follow up with your provider if you are concerned about the lumpiness as well as to evaluate your results.  Best of luck, Dr. Aldo :-)

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

You may experience some
swelling, minor bruising and tenderness of the underarms, which should subside
within a couple of weeks. We recommend avoiding strenuous activity requiring
your arms until your symptoms have resolved.My lumps took about 6-8 weeks to resolve and became better each month.It takes time but see you doctor for follow up

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns.  miraDry can cause lumps from the inflammation and swelling that occurs after the treatment.  I would recommend gentle massage to and time to allow for the lumps to subside.  I would also revisit your provider if you are concerned and the lumps persist.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

There are a few reasons why people have lumps after Miradry. I have co-authored a book on Miradry and have a regional referral center for hyperhidrosis. I would suggest Swell X tablets twice daily for a week and gentle lymphatic massage with Plato's Scar Serum. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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