Can Miradry Be Used on Patients Under 18?

Question

I'm going to be 16 in a few weeks (yay!!) and was wondering if doctors allow teens to under go this procedure.

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAAD · Answer

Yes, we have had patients that are in their teenage years.  Extreme sweating can be very distressing, especially during the teen years.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, with parental consent, this can be done.. I have had the treatment and i am an advocate.it is  a safe treatment and less expensive than botox.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question. miraDry is not a covered procedure by insurance.  I have treated patients with severe axillary hyperhidrosis in the teenage years with parental consent and it has helped those patients.  Newer techniques also allow for a safer and more effective delivery of the procedure.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

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. I have treated patients as young as 14 years old.  Let us
know if we can help in any way.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I am a leading expert on Miradry and have co-authored a book on the subject. Miradry can be performed safely under the age of 18 if there are symptoms. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACS · Answer

Miradry is not FDA approved for patients under the age of 18.  However, there is no reason why teenage patients who are medically qualified can't undergo this life-changing treatment.  Consent must be performed by the patient's legal guardian.Best of luck!

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

MiraDry is approved for patients 18 years of age and older. That doesn't necessarily mean that miraDry would be unsafe in teenagers younger than 18, but that it has not been studied in that age group.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

miraDry can be used in teenagers and I have done the procedure in those with severe underarm sweating.

	miraDry and Botox are used in individuals under the age of 18.

William P. Coleman III, MD · Answer

MiraDry can be used on some people younger than 18 even though the original testing for approval was done in adults only. It all depends on your particular symptoms and general health. The first step is to see a doctor who is experienced in miraDry and understands hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

Larry Fan, MD · Answer

Dear EveCiotti,

	I am one of the developers of the miraDry procedure, and I have had excellent results using miraDry for the treatment of excessive underarm sweating in teenagers.

	It should be noted that the official labeling for miraDry states that miraDry is indicated for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis in adults ages 18 and up.

	Warmest wishes,

	Larry Fan, MD

Can Miradry Be Used on Patients Under 18?

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