Is there harm in getting the second treatment if you still have tenderness in the arm area?

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I had the miradry treatment two months ago. I have seen about 80-85% reduction in sweating. While I'm pleased with the results, I do plan to go back for the second treatment as I had to pay for 2 treatments at time of purchase.I have slight numbness/sensitivity in the tricep area of just one arm.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Congratulations on getting 80 to 85 % reduction in your sweating. The second treatment should be done at level 5 at three months from the first treatments. It sounds from your description like you're not fully recovered yet and you need to wait about 1 more month.Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Miradry’s protocol recommends waiting 3 months before undergoing a second treatment. Waiting ensures that you have fully recovered from your previous treatment. Occasionally numbness/tingling occurs following a treatment. This typically resolves without any long term issues. But please check with your provider if your symptoms are normal/expected to make sure. This only can determined during a physical exam. We complete second treatment in most of our patients with very high if not 100% success rate

Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS · Answer

MiraDry is a wonderful procedure for patients with excessive sweating and underarm odor.  In my practice, I have found that patients with severe sweating may require a second treatment.  Most patients have 50% reduction in sweat and odor after the first treatment, and another 30% reduction in a 2nd treatment.  I recommend a second treatment no sooner than 6 months after the first treatment.  I would definitely not have a treatment if you still have numbness or sensitivity to the area as that indicates you still have some inflammation.  Good Luck!

Gregory Mesna, MD, FACS · Answer

The sensitivity and numbness are still normal and will likely continue to resolve. You should be able to proceed with a second treatment whenever it is convenient for you but you may have longer swelling after the second treatment. I encourage the patients to wait until the tenderness resolves before proceeding.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

In my opinion, there is no harm in having another miraDry treatment, however I would wait until the tenderness resolves, which shouldn't be much longer. If at the 90 day mark you are still experiencing pain, numbness or swelling, I would re-visit your healthcare professional for evaluation. #miraDry   #tenderness  #pain

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! We recommend 3 months in between treatments. Before scheduling your second treatment, if you still have the sensitivity and/or numbness, I suggest you call the practice to discuss this with the provider. You could wait longer in between without any issue in result.  Best, Dr. Grant Stevens

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no harm but I would wait until tenderness resolves. 2nd procedure should not be sooner than 3 months, and as such, at 3 months there should be no tenderness in the area. In our practice 86% of our patients require only a SINGLE procedure. Read my ebook about miraDry on the link below.

Is there harm in getting the second treatment if you still have tenderness in the arm area?

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