Can the Miradry procedure affect my ability to breastfeed?

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I have successfully nursed twins, and we are considering a having third child. I would also like to nurse this child. Does the MiraDry procedure have any potential to harm mammary glands or negatively affect a woman’s ability to breastfeed?

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there and thanks for your question! Miradry uses energy to directly target and eliminate your sweat glands in your underarm area.  It does not effect your breast glands, lymph nodes, or other important structures in the axillary area.  You are safe to breastfeed after your treatment.  Best of luck with your future pregnancy!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. MiraDry is a safe and effective method of sweat reduction. It has not been shown to cause slowing in the ability to breastfeed. We have a large experience in using MiraDry on young patients. MiraDry is comfortable to perform and has virtually no downtime. Good luck. Dr. ALDO

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question! Miradry does not effect breast tissue. miraDry is the first and only FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment that safely and effectively reduces excess underarm sweat and odor. Patients typically see an 80% sweat reduction, 60% odor reduction, and a 50% hair reduction at 12 months. The treatment is noninvasive and takes about three hours to complete. Most patients see results after one treatment, though a second may be needed to reach the desired effects. The miraDry system targets and destroys sweat and odor glands in your underarms. These glands do not grow back once they are destroyed. miraDry's proprietary miraWave technology is the ideal wavelength for eliminating sweat and odor glands in the underarm.  It non-invasively targets the area where the sweat glands reside and safely destroys them while cooling your skin for added comfort.

Quenby Erickson, DO, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

Great question!  Miradry is a great treatment to permanently reduce under-arm sweat. It treats the skin in the underarm with energy directed to the level of 4mm which is where the sweat glands are. There is no affect on the breast tissue and therefore does not interfere with breastfeeding. Congratulations on your twins and I wish you well with your next pregnancy!

Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  It is very unlikely that MiraDry will cause any problems with breastfeeding.  The procedure is not performed over the milk-producing glands.  Be sure it is performed under proper supervision and the plastic surgeon or dermatologist's office has a lot of experience with the procedure.  Best of luck!

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

This treatment has nothing to do with breast feeding.  The tissue of the armpit is treated.  It is best to be seen and examined.  The majority of patients see an 82% reduction in underarm sweat with one treatment.

Shareef Jandali, MD · Answer

MiraDry only is only performed in the hair bearing area under the underarm, if performed by a certified doctor/practitioner this should not have any effect on your ability to breastfeed. You should not have this procedure don't if you are pregnant. For any other questions please feel free to visit our webpage or call our office for more information .

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Provided the procedure is performed correctly it should not affect your ability to breast feed at all.

James Fernau, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question! 
Miradry treatment works by using electromagnetic energy to combat excessive sweating and odor of the underarm area. The miraDry System focuses treatment to the area where the sweat glands reside (about 4 mm beneath the surface of the skin) and employs unique safety features to protect deeper tissue.  It will not affect the area of the breast tissue or mammary glands and would not affect breastfeeding or your ability to breastfeed. 
Best Wishes!
James Fernau, MD, FACS Board Certified ENT Board Certified Plastic Surgery Member of ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS, OTO/HNS, ASLMS

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