Am I experiencing Nerve Pain/Damage a side effect of the Miradry Procedure?

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I had the second treatment of Miradry at level 5 two months ago, and since that time I have experiencing pain in my right arm radiating (sometime shooting, sometimes constant) from the axilla down to the elbow. Sometimes, I can also feel pain in the forearm area. Visually, there is nerve (or tendon) that is very prominent in my tricep area. It is painful when stretching or pushing. Is this axillary nerve damage? I'm scared about permanent damage, so should I seek medical treatment. Please help!

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

I would definitely go back to your miraDry provider. They would be best able to help you determine the nature of your injury. This would be especially true if you are going to a board-certified plastic surgeon's office. We often deal with peripheral nerve related injuries and have a good understanding of the differences between tendon injury versus nerve injury.  A physical exam should help in determining source and treatment for such an injury.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I have co-authored a book on Miradry and have seen most of these symptoms resolve with time. Speak to your surgeon and apply Plato's Scar Serum twice daily to the area if there is scarring. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

With the new treatment protocol, this nerve pain does not happen.  You may have had the treatment with the old protocol.  This usually resolves by 1 year.

Chase Lay, MD · Answer

Nerve damage and pain is a rare side effect of miraDry. Although there should not have been any direct trauma to the nerves since it is a noninvasive procedure, damage to the nerves is possible particularly in thin patients.  It would be best to consult your doctor as soon as possible if pain your pain is this excessive.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Seek a neurologist who can do a nerve consuction study of the brachial plexus and this will guide treatment.

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