Does miraDry Hurt?

We typically first apply icepacks prior to injecting local anesthesia (lidocaine). Thus one typically experiences tiny pinches as similar to skin biopsies. Subsequent electromagnetic wave delivery may lead to warm sensation. On seldom occasions, one may experience rare moments of deep achy sensation. Postop expectation includes mild swelling and nonspecific achy-ness in the treated area that can last a week or two.

Although miraDry is getting a lot of attention recently, it has actually been around for a while. It has been extensively studied and there is no cancer association. The FDA has cleared it for safe use as well. The microwave energy only penetrates 4-5mm in depth and heats up and destroys the sweat and odor glands. The energy does not reach lymph nodes or deeper structures and it in non-ionizing radiation (the safe kind, like radiowaves). I have had the procedure done myself and it has truly been a gift. One and done for 80% of people! In the long term, much more cost-effective than Botox which has to be repeated every 3-6 months. Let us know if we can help in any way.Botox can be a good alternative while miradry is being approved for use in those areas. Botox prevents the nerves from telling the sweat glands to produce sweat and odor. I went right back to work after doing miraDry.  Kind of felt like a sunburn for a day, but that's it.  Hope that helps!And we are the busiest miraDry practice in California with great results. Let us know if you can help in any way.

The entire area is numbed first with lidocaine injections, and the treatment is virtually painless. The recovery is also tolerable, with most patients Icing at home, resting, and taking Ibuprofen as needed.

Here at the BioSpa in Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery, we use a blunt-end cannula to safely anesthetize the  underarms  to produce sufficient anesthesia.

The key to creating a pain-free treatment is proper numbing . A blunt-end cannula can safely infiltrate  large volumes of fluid containing lidocaine with epinephrine  along with normal saline to produce sufficient anesthesia, reduce discomfort for the targeted areas.

In my practice, we apply topical numbing cream to the area first, followed by a few small local anesthetic injections.  At that point, there is essentially no reports of pain or discomfort.  If a patient feels anything, we provide more anesthetic to eliminate discomfort.After the procedure, patients will experience a soreness that is relieved with icing and over the counter pain medication such as ibuprofen or Tylenol.Best of luck!

miraDry can be a little uncomfortable during the procedure, as you will be getting little injections of a numbing medication. This makes the rest of the miraDry treatment very comfortable and tolerable. Once the discomfort wears off, you will have soreness and tenderness, and sensitivity underneath the arms. In addition you may experience some numbness on the inner aspect of your arms and sometimes into your forearm. This is because a nerve underneath the armpit may have been transiently injured during the process as well. This should resolve 

The miradry procedure does require local anesthesia which is injected with a very small needle in small amounts throughout the axilla.  Most patients have minimal if any discomfort and once numbed, there is little sensation other than the suction.  After the procedure, ice and light compression, snug fitting sleeved shirt, works well to control any discomfort.The benefit is experienced almost immediately with reduction in sweat and odor and although sweating will return over the next few months it is at approximately a 50% reduction.  80-85% reduction can be achieved for most patients with the second treatment at 3 months.

Using a strategically painless, anesthesia delivery system and pre-medication, our guests find the MiraDry procedure to be relaxing and virtually painless.Good luck!

Prior to the procedure, we inject lidocaine into the armpit.  This is mildly uncomfortable, and you will experience a slight burning sensation.  The discomfort quickly subsides and the armpits become numb.  That evening, you will have some discomfort.  This will last for a few days after the procedure.  You will have mild to moderate discomfort, but you should be able to continue with your normal activities, and swelling (only you will feel the swelling - no one else will notice).