I've heard sweating can return after Miradry during pregnancy, is this true?

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More specifically, how does this happen if the sweat glands in that area were killed during the Miradry procedures?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Once your sweat glands have been eradicated these will no longer return even with the hormones of pregnancy. With one treatment, the average patient can expect a 75 to 80 % reduction in the number of sweat glands. Best of luck on your new pregnancy,Dr. ALDO

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question, @cabbagepatchdolls87 !The sweat and odor glands affected by your miraDry treatment (s) will not return, they were permanently destroyed. They cannot re-grow, nor will new sweat and odor glands produce. You may notice that EVERYTHING is increased during pregnancy, and you'll be more sensitive to your surroundings. That being said, it is not uncommon to feel like you are sweating more.I hope this helps, good luck and be well!#pregnancyandsweating   #sweatingaftermiradry   #miradry

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

You may have already read, or know, that Miradry does not rid you of 100% of the sweat glands in the axillary area.  After you are treated, you do not grow new sweat glands.  During pregnancy, or some other type of hormonal fluctuation, you may see an increase in sweat production by the remaining glands.  As hormones normalize again after pregnancy, this should again subside.

Craig Schwartz, DO · Answer

I am not aware of any causal relationship of pregnancy to the return of sweating after MiraDry. The glands that are destroyed by the procedure are permanently gone. However, the literature states that it effects 82% of sweat glands, so it is more likely that there were just some residual glands that have continued to function, and the hormonal changes of pregnancy have made it more noticeable. About 15-20% of patients who are truly hyperhydrosis do require a 2nd treatment to obtain a more complete result, so you may consider that option.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I have done miraDry since 2011 and have done hundreds, being a Platinum Plus Provider for miraDry.I have only seen this occur once.Dr H Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

I've heard sweating can return after Miradry during pregnancy, is this true?

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