Can I do miraDry on buttocks?

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I sweat profusely in my buttocks area. The worst is the creases where my cheeks meet my thighs. Can miradry be used in this area effectively? I had one treatment but it didn't help. I did notice the strength would jump around automatically from 5 to 1 or 2 based on where the screen thought it was being used in the armpit (even though it was not the armpit being treated). Do you think it didn't work bc it wasn't level 5 the whole time? Or is there too much fat or density to have effective treatment there?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

So far, MiraDry has been well studied in the armpit region and it's proven to be safe and effective with a response of 75 to 82% reduction in sweating with one treatment. I am not sure if any physician would be completely comfortable using this "off label" in the buttocks.

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

The miraDry ® system uses energy
that targets and destroys the sweat and odor glands in your underarm. Once
those glands are destroyed they do not grow back—so once they are destroyed permanently!  Other parts of the body are not designed to be treated in the same fashion at this time.#Miradrytreatssweat    #Miradrytreatsodor     #excessiveunderarmsweat

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

MiraDry® is FDA cleared for eliminating underarm
sweat. It is non-invasive, requires minimal to no downtime, with permanent
results. MiraDry uses electromagnetic energy which is proven to be the ideal
method for treating the sweat and odor glands in the underarm. It creates
targeted heat in the area where glands reside and safely eliminates them   At this time, the other body areas have not been studied for safety and effectiveness.#excessive sweating   #bodysweating   #Miradrysweatelimination

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

The new miradry protocol should allow level 5 settings the whole time.  We are the busiest practice in California in miraDry treatments... not yet used on buttocks but they are working on new FDA applications all the time.  Let us know if we can help in any way.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Currently miraDry is only used on the axillary region. They are coming up with new protocols for off axillary sites. At the moment Botox would be a very good option for you to help with the swelling in the buttock region.

Can I do miraDry on buttocks?

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