I got MiraDry on March 9th and I was injected something for the numbing and to protect the tissue on the underarm area but now I am super swollen and it has reached all the way down to my elbow! i can move my arms and I do not feel pain. My arms just feel super heavy and look super big because of it. How long for it to go down? my wedding is in 6weeks can i take something to make this swelling to go down faster? is this normal??? please help!!
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Thank you for your question! For post miraDry swelling, we recommend that you come back to the office for MLD (manual lymphatic drainage). This type of massage helps improve the fluid retention and swelling post miraDry. We also recommend that you avoid salty foods, hydrate with lots of wat...
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You can see results in as little as one treatment. However, as with any aesthetic treatment, your physician will determine the best protocol for your desired results. For more information about this procedure, please visit our website.
Thank you for your message! Tight banding is a possible side effect of the miraDry procedure. Our office actually implemented a stretching regimen to help prevent this from happening, though it tends to be a rare finding. Gentle stretching of the area and massage the the band usually will help...
