It's my day 5 after miradry, I feel all swollen from my armpits to my chest and abdomen. It's these normal!?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling is normal after Miradry. I have co-authored a book on Miradry with Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian and have seen excellent results with many patients. I would take SwellX tablets twice daily and wait for the swelling to subside. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Yes.  Swelling can be significant and can last up to two weeks although icing helps a lot.  I tell all of my patients the importance of icing and give them all arnica to use before starting treatment and once the treatment has taken place.

Chase Lay, MD · Answer

Tenderness and firmness at the underarm area is normal after the procedure. Some people have experienced swelling in the underarm area that has migrated towards the waistline and chest or breasts and armpit swelling sometimes lasts a few weeks or more. Best advice; check with your doctor.

Terrence Keaney, MD · Answer

Swelling is common after MiraDry.  Typically, the swelling stays localized to the underarms (axilla), but it can migrate down to abdomen/flanks due to gravity.  Make sure to ice and take the recommended anti-inflammatory medications. Dr. Keaney

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I have done hundreds of miraDry and the swelling is limited to the underarms and should not go down to the abdomen or lateral chest. Nevertheless, it should subside.Eat pineapple as it has bromolein and it is anti inflammatory. You can also buy bromolein tablets from a vitamin store or pharmacy. Read the miraDry book provided on the link below.

It's my day 5 after miradry, I feel all swollen from my armpits to my chest and abdomen. It's these normal!?

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Answer: Swelling is common after MiraDry

Answer: Swelling is common after MiraDry

Answer: Does miraDry swelling extend to the abdomen

Answer: Does miraDry swelling extend to the abdomen

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It's my day 5 after miradry, I feel all swollen from my armpits to my chest and abdomen. It's these normal!?

Answers (6)

Answer: Swelling is common after MiraDry

Answer: Swelling is common after MiraDry

Answer: Does miraDry swelling extend to the abdomen

Answer: Does miraDry swelling extend to the abdomen

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