Is second Miradry treatment going to make a difference?

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I had the Miradry done about a week ago. I've seen quite a few reviews where people said their sweating had stopped completely. Mine didn't. I still sweat!! Maybe not as much as I used to (still need to test it in FL heat), but definitely more than I expected. I had Miradry done on level 5. I am unsure whether I should bother with a second treatment. Level 5 obviously didn't destroy my sweat glads. Why would it do it next time?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I appreciate your question. Excessive sweating from the underarms can be a real problem. There are two solutions currently including neuromodulators (Botox & Dysport) and MiraDry. When using MiraDry it is common to require a second treatment. Most people only need one treatment (72%) while much less require a second ( 28%) treatment. So far, this is the best technology that has been developed fot his issue. We have had great success with MiraDry and it is a the only permanent underarm treatment solution.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Many of our patients need a second round of Miradry and this is quite normal. Miradry is an extremely effective treatment and some patients just need more of it. I would say...Go for it. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

About 80% of people will stop sweating with only one miraDry treatment.  20% will need a second treatment.  Go ahead and get it done.  You will be happy.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! We have some patients who are happy after one treatment, but many who need a 2nd treatment, even at level 5. The two treatments are need most often in patients who had more sweating or odor to begin with. I had the treatment myself and have been thrilled with my results. I have had one so far and plan to do my second after three months. Best, Dr. Grant Stevens

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

At the Center for Excessive Sweating, we offer every treatment option available for axillary hyperhidrosis, including miraDry.We have been performing miraDry since 2011. Our technique is perfected such that > 86% of our patients require a SINGLE miraDry procedure. This is where experience counts !  A meticulous and thorough reduces the likelihood of requiring a 2nd miraDry procedure.

Is second Miradry treatment going to make a difference?

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