Is this much swelling common for Mira Dry? (Photo)

Question

Today I got the Mira dry treatment. I'm not sure if the swelling is considered excessive! Please let me know. The bumps are tender to the touch and hurt when I lift my arms.

Sachit Shah, MD · Answer

Swelling after Miradry treatment is very common. In fact I say that almost everyone will get swelling after treatment. It will resolve over a period of time. 
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Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question! Yes, unfortunately there can be great deal of swelling after a Miradry treatment. The swelling is due to the injectable numbing but should subside within a few days.If the swelling does not subside within the week I would recommend following up with your provider.

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

thank you for your question and photo.It is normal to have swelling after the procedure. The bulk of the swelling should go down in a few days and fully settle after a couple of weeks.

Scott Gerrish, DO · Answer

Jessnwxo:
Swelling after the treatment is normal and will resolve over the next several days to weeks. Ice and Ibuprofen will help with the discomfort and swelling. 
Be Well
Dr G

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

Swelling is normal after miradry treatment.  We use arnica prior to treatment, ice and of measures to reduce swelling.  This will resolve relatively quickly.

Jeffrey Thaxton, MD FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes it is common to swell after Miradry and that amount of swelling is in the normal range.  I suspect you will be very pleased with your results as the swelling subsides.  After the initial swelling go down you will have a period of several weeks of lumpiness under your arms most likely, this is also normal.
Jeffrey Thaxton, MD FACS
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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James Fernau, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question along with your photo,Seeing your photo, It is common to have that much swelling immediately after a miraDry procedure. Icing immediately after the procedure and for the next few days and taking a Non-Steroidal AntiInflammatory medication such as ibuprofen will help with the swelling and any discomfort. The swelling will subside within a few days and completey resolve within a few weeks. If you notice that the swelling does not go down within a few days then please contact your miraDry provider.Wishing you all the best,Dr. James Fernau, MD Facs

Is this much swelling common for Mira Dry? (Photo)

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