Is it safe to undergo MiraDry treatment while breastfeeding? I also have breast implants. Will that cause problems?

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Since I discovered Miradry, I finally have hope that I can get my life back. I've tried every deo, soap, etc, but I smell as soon as I get out of the shower. I'd love to get this done ASAP, but I'm currently breastfeeding. Do I need to wait until I'm done? What does recovery entail? Also, I have breast implants & the incision site is my underarm- will this interfere with miradry & will it interfere if I need to get my implants replaced in the future?

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would not recommend that you have miraDry while breast-feeding. If you really are bothered by the symptoms, and would really like to proceed with the procedure, you may want to pump and dump for a few days while you are taking pain medication. With respect to the breast implant, you would need to avoid treating directly over that area. I would go to a plastic surgeon's office that has miraDry as they would be more comfortable in assessing how close to the breast you can get with the treatment.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks. MiraDry has not been studied in pregnant people and those breast feeding and what effects the medications/procedure could have on your baby. I would also agree with a previous answer that you should "pump and dump" if you decide to do it to not expose the child to any medications. Check with your treating physician for more details.

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

As with anything cosmetic or elective, it is our policy to not treat during pregnancy or while breast feeding. There isn't any studies proving (or disproving for that matter) the safety of your unborn child therefore it is always better to err on the side of caution. The results are WELL worth the wait, you'll see. Be well!#breastfeedingandmiraDry    #pregnancyandlasers    #miraDry

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

miraDry microwaves penetrate less than 5 mm deep, between the
skin  and underlying fat. miraDry   is a
third generation microwave-based device that selectively heats this area where
the sweat glands  and odor glands reside.
The  vacuum system  within the handpiece lifts the skin and
underlying tissue a few millimeters into the treatment chamber. During the
treatment cycle (consisting of energy delivery time and post-cool time) cooling
fluid flows through a chamber in contact with the skin, protecting the
epidermis and upper dermis from excess heating. Structures deeper than the
sweat glands are protected from heat injury due to the limited penetration
depth of microwave energy. Breast tissue is not affected and there are no
reports of untoward problems

If you are pregnant or breast feeding, it is best to wait
until you are done as we inject a local anaesthetic and you will be taking oral
pain medication after the treatment.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Miradry may affect breast swelling and I would defer treatment until after the breastfeeding is complete. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Breast implants are definitely not a problem but you do want your practitioner to be aware of them so as to have you pull them away while being numbed.  I  would wait until after you are done breastfeeding... not that I think anything will happen if you do it while breast feeding.  Just overly cautious, I guess.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! We do not treat women who are breastfeeding. Best to wait until you are done. We treat many patients with breast implants without any issues. Feel free to call our office or come in for a complementary consultation. Best, Dr. Grant Stevens

Shareef Jandali, MD · Answer

I would NOT recommend miraDry if you are currently breastfeeding or pregnant. The risks are unknown. You may get swelling in the breast or chest area after a miraDry treatment that could affect breastfeeding.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Breastfeeding patients should defer having the miraDry procedure for several reasons, including load of tumescent anesthesia and also because they will have post procedure swelling that is more than the usual expected amount. Breast implants are not a contraindication for miraDry procedure.Read our miraDry book on the link below.

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