I had the miraDry procedure done about 3 weeks ago and still have numbness in my upper arm near my arm pit. I have some lumps which I know all are related to the healing process. However I have an itchy rash around my arm pit that has spread to my chest area. Is this common?
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November 9, 2018
Answer: Post MiraDry Treatment (for Hyperhydrosis, Excessive Sweating & Odor)
At our office we offer Pronox to our miraDry patients. Pronox is nitrous oxide that you can inhale safely during the procedure. You hold the tube and inhale as needed. It will not let you inhale an unsafe amount. It dissipates quickly after treatment, without long term effects, so you can ...
The miraDry treatment is more EASILY performed on a flat underarm with more subcutaneous fat, however proper positioning you should be able to be treated. In very extreme cases we could inject extra saline into the area to plump up the tissue in order to create the proper suction. One thing t...
Hello,Thank you for your question and photo. Banding and nodules are actually a very common side effect from MiraDry. Although it is unknown what causes it, the best treatment is to massage the area firmly multiple times a day and make sure to do range of motion exercises with the arm until the...