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?
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Great question! At this time, a Level 5 setting for MiraDry is the highest energy setting and is safe and well tolerated. Many patients only require a single treatment using this setting. Those with severe hyperhidrosis may require additional treatments. Speak with your provider, and commu...
Thanks for this MiraDry question. Procedures like MiraDry can release a few inflammatory mediators which tend to make the tissues more sensitive. It's temporary.Best wishes, Dr. Aldo
Thank you for posting your question.Off label use of miraDry can be considered in experienced hands.
addendum to this answer (april 2, 2017) - In the last 6 months, I have been performing miraDry for the groin and it works quite well. We are the first center in the U.S. performing miraDry for ...
