Will the Miradry procedure destroy lymph nodes?

Question

I'm wondering if the radiation from the procedure will not only destroy sweat glands, but lymph nodes as well?

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Miradry is current
approved for the permanent elimination of sweat and odor glands in the
underarms. It does not penetrate deep enought to effect the lymph nodes.  I have done it myself and it is truly a gift.  Let us
know if we can help in any way.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office specializes in Miradry treatments in Los Angeles. Miradry is FDA approved and is safe for administration in the armpits and axilla. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-Because the energy applied in the miraDry procedure is focused at the depth of the sweat glands and lymph nodes are much deeper in the axilla, there is very little chance (even in a very thin person) of damaging these deeper structures when the procedure is performed by an experienced and Certified miraDry provider. Look on the miraDry website to find a provider certified by miraDry.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Nodes in the axilla are deep and the miraDry device does not have enough penetrating energy to reach and destroy or injure lymph nodes. So, rest assured that the energy is deivered 'skin deep'. Read my ebook about the miraDry procedure on the link provided below.

Will the Miradry procedure destroy lymph nodes?

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