I got MiraDry about 3-4 months ago. I had a tight band in my arm right after the procedure. That went away after a few weeks. Now the tight band has returned worse than before. I can feel it running all the way down to my hand and it causes pain when I extend my arm too far. Is this normal? Will this go away? Is there anything I can do to help this go away?
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Hi, thank you for your question! I would recommend having the second treatment done. The second treatment will not be a waste of money but will beneficial to results. Other options for hyperhydrosis are botox for the underarms but this would have to be repeated about every three months. The...
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miraDry is an effective and guaranteed treatment for the reduction of excessive underarm sweating. Average reduction in underarm sweating exceeds 80% per patient. Areas that can’t be treated are hands, feet, or forehead. For more information about this procedure, please visit our w...
Excessive odor and sweat are normal following a miraDry treatment, but only for about two weeks post treatment. This is because the glands have been "stung" so to speak, and they're purging the last of the sweat/odor. However, if this side effect continues past the initial two weeks, contact...
