How long does it take for swelling due to MiraDry treatment to go down? It's been four days.

June 21, 2015
Asked By:sntucker in Washington, DC

I got MiraDry a four days ago and while I have yet to break a sweat (HOORAY!), I still have a lot of swelling. My armpits are still the size a golf ball. There is not really any pain anymore and not much numbness left either. I was told that the saline used during the procedure would eventually dissolve in the body. How long does that take? When will my armpits be back to normal?

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August 19, 2017

Answer: Swelling improves in 2 weeks or so

August 19, 2017

Answer: Swelling improves in 2 weeks or so

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