Fluid Retention After miraDry?

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I have miraDry done a week ago, beside the swellings (which i know is normal) i experience some kind of fluid retention in my upper arms and it jiggling everytime I move my arms which very annoying... i wonder if it will go away ?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. What you are experiencing is normal and will most likely resolve within the next week. we typically inject about 100-120mL of lidocaine to numb the underarm area prior to treatment. This can take a while for the body to reabsorb. There will be little to no pain while our nurse performs the procedure. In a study performed by miraDry®, patients rated pain a 2 out of 10 (1 being no pain, 10 being worst pain).

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.It rare to have fluid retention after the MiraDry procedure but it can happen as it can disrupt your lymphatics, it should settle but I was recommend that you see your practitioner to make sure everything is settling as it should.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thank you for this question. Your post-procedure swelling is normal and temporary. However, you should discuss your concerns with your treating physician and see if wearing a compression garment will help to reduce swelling and fluid retention sooner.Best wishes,

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

MiraDry reduces underarm sweat by 82% as well as reducing odor.  The swelling varies from patient to patient.  We recommend arnica after each treatment we offer.  the swelling will resolve.

Shareef Jandali, MD · Answer

This is normal and affects some patients. Swelling can occur in the underarms, upper arms, and even on the chest wall or breast. It should completely resolve but can take weeks. Please speak with your physician that performed the treatment.

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