Which miraDry level should I get?

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So I contacted the only place that offers miradry in Washington DC so see how which levels they use after reading reviews on some patients that has had it done. The lady I spoke to informed me that the machine only comes in one level which is a 2. I have extreme hyperhidros so I'm concerned that it won't work at that level. I've done botox which was too expensive to maintain. I had a curettage procedure done in 04 which hasn't helped what so ever. So this is my last hope.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

In our office we normally do the first treatment at level 3 and move up to level 4 for the second treatment. The initial Miradry studies were done on level 2 and when the company did a second study on level 3 and 4 realized that the overall sweat reduction was much better and recommend starting at a higher level. You will still see a reduction at level 2 but since you are getting only two treatments why not get them done at a higher level with better results.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

With the new protocol
using tumescent fluid, we can safely treat the entire axilla at Energy setting
5.  This reduces the likelihood that you will need a second treatment.
 Let us know if we can help in any way.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

There are five settings on the current MIradry system. Many of our patients fly in from other states to undergo the Miradry treatment. The system is cost effective, safe, and an excellent option for hyperhidrosis of the armpits. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

When I first started doing miraDry, we used lower levels at the corners of the 'eye' shaped axilla to avoid nerve injjury as there was 1 reported case of ulnar nerve injury from a dermatological practice in NY City according to the company. The miraDry company REPROGRAMMED the machine so that it delivers less energy at the corners of the treatment area so injury risk is reduced. SO, I almost always perform the 2 treatments at the highest level, which is level 5. TALK to the doctor performing the procedure to get this type of info, not the secretarial staff.

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