MiraDry Treatment, Does Hair Grow Back?

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I am recieving the MiraDry treatment soon, I am wondering if my armpit hair will grow back to normal after the treatment?

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAAD · Answer

miraDry effects the hair glands as well as the sweat glands.  This means that most patients that have miraDry notice a reduction in their axillary hair.  Your hair will not grow back as normal; it will likely be thinner, finer, and less dense.

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!  You do get 70% hair removal with the first treatment.  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.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Miradry is not a primary treatment for excessive hair in the armpits and although some hair is lost, it may not be permanent. Surgery90210

Ariel Ostad, MD · Answer

miraDry  safe and effective treatment that can also partially reduce your underarm hair. miraDry is an excellent FDA-cleared, nonsurgical treatment that can permanently reduce underarm sweat and odor. The miraDry system works by releasing thermal energy to eliminate your bothersome sweat glands in your underarms. Results are seen in as little as one treatment. For best results, please contact a board certified dermatologist. Thank you for your question, best of luck!

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question. miraDry does help to minimize underarm hair, reports are that its about a 70% reduction. It has a new FDA indiction for hair removal of all colors. The only treatement that can removal hair of all colors. At our office, we offer complementary consultations, so for any questions please call us and set up a consult with our Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Tinelli.

MiraDry Treatment, Does Hair Grow Back?

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Answer: MiraDry can also reduce underarm hair

Answer: MiraDry can also reduce underarm hair

Answer: MiraDry and axillary hair removal

Answer: MiraDry and axillary hair removal

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MiraDry Treatment, Does Hair Grow Back?

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Answer: MiraDry can also reduce underarm hair

Answer: MiraDry can also reduce underarm hair

Answer: MiraDry and axillary hair removal

Answer: MiraDry and axillary hair removal

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