Had a miradry procedure done today 7/14/16. Is it normal to have fluid coming out of the armpit and also have burning sensation?

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After washing the underarm, was instructed to rub in alcohol and put neospirin to avoid infection. Concerned about the fluid leakage under the arm.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for this question. I believe that you're leaking the numbing solution that is used to keep you comfortable during the procedure. This should stop completely by the next morning if not later today. Burning sensations, swelling, tightness and discomfort are all normal for a time period after MiraDry. If you continue to become concerned please call you physician. See the links below for additional information on MiraDry. Best wishes always, Dr. ALDO

Phillip Chang, MD · Answer

Always follow the instruction from the clinic where you had your treatment. Fluid draining from the area can be normal, along with the burning sensation. Ice as much as possible and follow up with the clinic just to be sure they don't have more post care instruction. Neosporin and alcohol are not in our practice's protocol but they may have a reason for telling you to do so.

Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Normal side effects of MiraDry include: -Swelling in the armpit, altered sensation (numbness or tingling) in the skin of the treated area or the arm, redness or bruising in the underarm or adjacent area.  Other minor effects that may last longer are bumps you can feel under the skin anddarkening of the skin. These should gradually disappear over time.Fluid leakage post MiraDry is not normal.  You should return to your physician for evaluation.

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is unusual to have fluid oozing from the skin after the Miradry procedure.I think you should contact the clinic where you had it done for advice.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

It is common for the tumescent anesthesia to drain in the first 6 hours after miraDry procedure. Late drainage, meaning more than 3 days after the procedure is more concerning. it is a rare occurrence. Hratch L Karamanoukian MD FACS

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Had a miradry procedure done today 7/14/16. Is it normal to have fluid coming out of the armpit and also have burning sensation?

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