Can miraDry cause lymph node damage or cause them to swell?

Hello, thank you for your question. miraDry is a very safe procedure allowing clients to see great results without damage to vessels, nerves, or lymph nodes in the treatment area. You may experience swelling or bruising post treatment, but these are not enlarged/swollen lymph nodes. Axillary lymph nodes on average are located 3-6cm below the skin whereas our sweat glands can be found as close as 2-5mm below the skin. The energy that is being used during miraDry should be targeting the sweat glands superficially (much closer to the surface of the skin than lymph nodes). It is important to use ice packs and Tylenol post-treatment to mitigate swelling and discomfort. If you are experiencing issues post treatment it is suggested to reach out directly to your provider. All the best!

Hi carols3tjc

There will be swelling and you should ice the areas for 24 hours. The swelling shouldn’t prevent you from doing daily activities after the first day. For more information about this procedure, please visit our website.

Hi, thank you for your question! When Miradry is performed correctly by a trained professional there should not be lymph node damage or swelling. After the procedure there will be transient swelling to the armpit area. I have not seen lymph node damage or permanent swelling throughout my practice after Miradry. There is always potential for side affects after receiving treatment.