What Should One Expect Immediately After Doing miraDry? Ok to Go Back to Work?

You can expect to have some swelling and soreness immediately after treatment, which can last about a week but varies from patient to patient. It is recommended to apply ice on and off for the first 24 hours. Some patients also report a numb sensation in the treated area, which can last several weeks but subsides over time. While it is not recommended to work out heavily the day of treatment, most of our patients resume their regular activities the same day. 

Thanks for your question and congratulations on saying goodbye to underarm sweat and odor! While you may experience mild swelling and a bit of tenderness in the first few days following your treatment, it can be managed with just Tylenol or ibuprofen as needed. At Capizzi M.D. Cosmetic Surgery and Skincare, our patients experience little to no downtime, most returning to work the very same day. Best of luck with your miraDry experience!

It probably depends on what you do for work. I have actually had the treatment myself. I did it at the end of the day and probably would not have been effective at operating immediately after the surgery. My nurse that provided my local anesthetic did a great job, but my left hand was a bit numb for a few hours. If my job involved just reading, talking on the phone, or using my computer, I could have handled those functions immediately after the procedure. I was back at work the next day without trouble though. Besides some swelling in the armpits, there isn't much to recover from. 

While most people do go back to work the same day, others who are very active may not. You will need to ice intermittently and take ibuprofen post treatment to help with swelling. No strenuous activity is advised the first couple days post treatment.

Our mirDry specialist will
meet with you prior to your treatment to go over the procedure and answer any
questions you may have. Afterwards, you will be administered lidocaine
injections to numb the area. You should feel little to no pain during
treatment. In a study performed by miraDry, patients rated the treatment pain a
2 out of 10 (1 being no pain, 10 being worst pain). Your underarms will then be
marked with what looks like a temporary tattoo in the form of a grid. The
treatment takes about one hour. Most people will see results in as little as
one treatment, however, as with any medical treatment, this will vary from
patient to patientYou can return to work the next day  ( i did without any problems after my treatment ) but will have swelling in your armpits

Although miraDry is getting a lot of attention recently, it has actually been around for a while. It has been extensively studied and there is no cancer association. The FDA has cleared it for safe use as well. The microwave energy only penetrates 4-5mm in depth and heats up and destroys the sweat and odor glands. The energy does not reach lymph nodes or deeper structures and it in non-ionizing radiation (the safe kind, like radiowaves). I have had the procedure done myself and it has truly been a gift. One and done for 80% of people! In the long term, much more cost-effective than Botox which has to be repeated every 3-6 months. Let us know if we can help in any way.Botox can be a good alternative while miradry is being approved for use in those areas. Botox prevents the nerves from telling the sweat glands to produce sweat and odor. Hope that helps!And we are the busiest miraDry practice in California with great results. Let us know if you can help in any way.

After the local anesthetic , you will likely experience a degree of discomfort, swelling and some bruising. Patients that work as hair stylists and nurses  have been known to take the next day off !

Some patients may return to work, although the swelling may be a bit uncomfortable. We advise you to return to work at least one day after Miradry. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

After the numbing medication wears off from the 1-hour in-office miraDry procedure, you will notice mild to moderate swelling and discomfort.  This should not prevent you from sitting at your desk or going about your activities of daily living.  We ask you to take a break from any exercise that involves any movement of the arms for about a week.  Taking ibuprofen and icing the area for at least 24 hours can help to reduce the downtime.  

Almost everyone with office/desk job should be able to return to work the very next morning after MiraDry treatment for underarm excess sweating or hyperhidrosis. Sometimes, one may experience mild swelling and nonspecific sensitivity in the areas that are treated.