Is miraDry developing or improving for treat compensatory sweating?

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I am a 22 years old Hongkonger. I get compensatory sweating especially on my back and chest after had ETS in 2011. Is miraDry developing or improving for using on other part of body? Is it possible to treat compensatory sweating in few year? Can miraDry not completely destroy the sweat gland (only weaken their function not completely for reduce sweating by around 70% or 50%)? If the answer is yes, is hyperhidrosis will relapse? Where can I get the recent news of the development of miraDry?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I am a leading expert on Miradry and have co-authored a text on the subject. I am aware of several ongoing technological advancements in the field of non-axillary hyperhidrosis. We shall soon see these technologies evolve. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

MiraDry is currently FDA approved for axillary hyperhidrosis (underarm area) only.  MiraDry uses energy to target and destroy sweat and odor glands.  Once theses glands are destroyed, they do not grow back.  Patients with severe hyperhidrosis may need more than one treatment.  Talk with your provider about your specific treatment plan.  You can always visit the MiraDry website for the latest "In the News" updates.  Best regards, Dr. Aldo :-)

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there, thank you for that question. MiraDry is only FDA cleared for use in the underarms, not other areas of the body. It destroys the sweat glands completely, once they are destroyed they do not "regrow". More than one treatment may be needed for optimal results, but once you are satisfied with your results hyperhidrosis will not come back (in the underarms ONLY). #hyperhidrosis   #underarmsweat   #compensatorysweating

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question. miraDry is approved for the armpits, but additional indications are being developed.  Compensatory sweating after ETS is one of the dreaded side effects.  For the time being you can consider Botox as an effective alternative to miraDry to treat these areas.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Miradry does not cause compensatory sweating like ETS.  If you have compensatory sweating in your underarms, then you can use miradry to rid this sweat.  80% of patients only need one treatment.  20% need 2 treatments.

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