For a guy, the thought of shaving his armpits seems odd. Is this something he need to do before the appointment, or is it not an issue?
Do a Person Need to Shave their Armpits Before Getting a miraDry Treatment?
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Armpits have to be shaved prior to this procedure. I recommend that shaving should be done prior to coming to the office one to three days prior to the procedure. There has been a few reports of infections reported when the armpits were shaved at the doctors offices. The reason for this is unclear but most likely is related to microscopic scratches that are sustained during the shaving prices that may serve as a portal of entry for bacteria during the procedure causing infections
Yes, we ask both our female and male patients to shave 1-2 days prior to miraDry treatment. It may be a little annoying but if you do not shave your underarms at home it will need to be done just prior to the treatment in order to get the treatment.
Dear anon,
miraDry is an excellent, non-invasive treatment for excessive underarm sweating.
Shaving your underarms at least 4 days prior (eg. 4-6 days prior) to your miraDry procedure is recommended so that your hair will not interfere with the treatment and that any skin irritation related to shaving will have subsided.
It is also possible, though less optimal, to have your underarms shaved by your provider just prior to your procedure.
Warmest wishes,
Larry Fan, MD
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I agree with the other doctors that shaving is indeed necessary for success of the procedure.
The other issue is that there is often a permanent reduction of hair growth after the treatment. Women LOVE this 'side effect", and I have yet to see a male patient who would not gladly trade in his axillary hair for a fix for his hyperhidrosis. Because so many athletes and other males are now shaving their armpits, this has not been an issue at all.
It is important not to have the hair shafts be in the way when we deliver MiraDry for excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis. Thus, we ask our patients to shave a day or two prior to the procedure. In case our patients forget to do so, we can assist in shaving prior to the MiraDry procedure.
Learn more: http://www.drwilliamting.com/Excess_Sweating_82Y4.html
Yes, patients are required to shave both underarms about 1-2 days prior to MiraDry treatment. If you forget to shave, we will shave your underarms before the procedure. However, it is possible that this may lead to irritation so we prefer to have you shave prior to your appointment.
Shaving is important before any type of axillary hyperhidrosis treatment, including the Miradry system. I have all of my patients shave one day prior to treatment with Botox or Retrograde Suction Curettage for axillary hyperhidrosis.
Shaving is required but we can do it for you at New Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Chicago where we offer Miradry
We have our patients shave 4 to 6 days before the treatment in the case that the patient does accidentally cut themselves which can cause increased risk for irritation or infection after the procedure. It is also more optimal for the machine to deliver the energy level to the underarms without excessive hair shafts getting in the way. If the patient has excessive underarm hair the day of treatment, then we use a razor with beveled edges that decreases the risk for pulling or nicking the skin.
Learn more: http://www.chaselaymd.com/
It is advised to shave 4-6 days prior to your MiraDry treatment. I would suggest no earlier than 4 days due to the risk of skin irritation in the underarms. It may be strange to someone who has not shaved them before but it will help your MiraDry provider with the application of the template when measuring your underarms.
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