I am suffering from compensatory sweating after going through ETS in 2011. Can Miradry be used to treat hyperhidrosis on body parts other than the auxiliary area? For example, back, thighs, etc. If not now, would it be possible to treat areas aside from the auxiliary area in the future?
Answer: MiraDry 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. Hope that helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: MiraDry 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. Hope that helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Miradry in Los Angeles I have co-authored a book on Miradry and am aware of studies using similar technology to address non-armpit regions of hyperhidrosis. At this time, Miradry is only FDA approved for the armpits. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Miradry in Los Angeles I have co-authored a book on Miradry and am aware of studies using similar technology to address non-armpit regions of hyperhidrosis. At this time, Miradry is only FDA approved for the armpits. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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December 10, 2012
Answer: MiraDry is only for armpits (right now)
miraDry is only FDA approved for armpit sweating, and we only use it for underarms. Its safety has not been proven for other parts of the body.
Areas such as under the breasts or backs of thighs may be approved in the future, but they are not approved yet.
Hands and feet are more tricky because nerves and arteries run quite close to the surface of the skin.
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Answer: MiraDry is only for armpits (right now)
miraDry is only FDA approved for armpit sweating, and we only use it for underarms. Its safety has not been proven for other parts of the body.
Areas such as under the breasts or backs of thighs may be approved in the future, but they are not approved yet.
Hands and feet are more tricky because nerves and arteries run quite close to the surface of the skin.
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November 10, 2012
Answer: MiraDry for hands and feet - Untested
Unfortunately there are no good solutions for sweating of the hands and feet. MiraDry uses microwave energy to damage the sweat glands by directing the energy beneath the skin. The hand and feet have too many vital structures in the undersurface of the skin. The only remedy is botox in the hands/feet, or a surgical sympathectomy.
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Answer: MiraDry for hands and feet - Untested
Unfortunately there are no good solutions for sweating of the hands and feet. MiraDry uses microwave energy to damage the sweat glands by directing the energy beneath the skin. The hand and feet have too many vital structures in the undersurface of the skin. The only remedy is botox in the hands/feet, or a surgical sympathectomy.
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February 4, 2013
Answer: MiraDry is used for axillary severe sweating
To date, miraDry is FDA-approved for treating excessive sweating in the armpit area only. The miraDry handpiece is specifically designed to fit against and apply slight suction to the shape of an armpit. Even if you were to attempt it on the feet, you may not be able to get enough suction to ensure an adequate treatment. There are also important structures such as tendons, nerves and blood vessels that are closer to the surface of the skin on the palms and soles than in the armpit and could possibly get damaged by performing miraDry there. Other treatment options available for excessive sweating on the hands and feet include topical medications, oral medications, iontophoresis and Botox injections.
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February 4, 2013
Answer: MiraDry is used for axillary severe sweating
To date, miraDry is FDA-approved for treating excessive sweating in the armpit area only. The miraDry handpiece is specifically designed to fit against and apply slight suction to the shape of an armpit. Even if you were to attempt it on the feet, you may not be able to get enough suction to ensure an adequate treatment. There are also important structures such as tendons, nerves and blood vessels that are closer to the surface of the skin on the palms and soles than in the armpit and could possibly get damaged by performing miraDry there. Other treatment options available for excessive sweating on the hands and feet include topical medications, oral medications, iontophoresis and Botox injections.
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