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Relief at Last!!!! - Atlanta, GA

UPDATED FROM Buccinole
24 days post

4 Weeks post procedure

WORTH IT$2,200
I'm now nearly 4 weeks removed from my procedure and I have nothing but positive things to say. I've had no change in my initial results which is to say I am completely sweat free in my armpits! I've experienced no relapse or regression that I read in some posts prior to my procedure. i'm not discounting those posts, I just have had 100% positive results from my experience. The swelling totally subsided somewhere around the 2-2.5 week mark. I also haven't experienced any of the lumps that others have experienced. Maybe I've just been very lucky but I followed the post procedure instructions as closely as possible and I think the initial icing regimen helped with my swelling and recovery. I'll post some photos soon.

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Jay Martin Kulkin, MD (retired)

Jay Martin Kulkin, MD (retired)

Physician, Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Dr. Kulkin and I spoke for approximately 20 minutes prior to my miraDry procedure during my consultation appointment. At the time of my consultation, I had already discussed at length, aspects of the procedure with Melissa from the office who had successfully had the procedure herself. I asked her many questions about the during and immediately after the procedure and what to expect. She was very accommodating and honest about direct questions that I had regarding the entire process. I had very few questions for Dr. Kulkin thanks to Melissa and my independent research into this procedure. I will say that I was "pessimistically optimistic" that this procedure would do what it claims but now that I'm 4 days removed from the procedure; I'm a believer and I have my life back! That is not some grandiose statement but one that comes completely from a place of relief. I'm 39 and have suffered, yes suffered from this hyperhidrosis in the underarms for well over 25 years. I could not go anywhere without a change of undershirts and the constant worry about sweat rings in my pits. I remember it began during puberty and has been a huge burden both mentally and physically since it's inception. I cannot praise enough this procedure's results for me. If there is anyone on the fence about having this done, I encourage you to reach out to Dr. Kulkin's office and see if this is right for you. I want to say THANK YOU Dr. Kulkin, Charlotte, Melissa and staff @ WIFH for bringing this procedure to Atlanta!

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Hello, glad your procedure went well! I am thinking of getting this procedure and was wondering how if you have experienced any relapse since your last post. Thanks in advance for your response!
I had a relapse on my right side which was my worst side of the two. I went back for a second treatment (full strength level 5) that side only about 4 months ago. The result has been that the second treatment was quite successful. I would say that my sweating has been reduced anywhere from 70-85% on the right and almost 99% on the left. Honestly, in my case, I would describe the results as having a "normal" body response to heat and stressful situations with regard to the sweating. I would do it all over again to get the relief I have experienced! I feel as though I've gotten my life back and I can go out with my family in public and enjoy our outings instead of being laser focused on my armpits!
Thanks for the quick response! Fed up of being embrassed about my armpits. Think I will go ahead and schedule a consultation. Wish me luck.
I totally understand where you're coming from it's a mental drain to worry about that 24/7. The only thing I would recommend when you're looking at your procedure is to find someone that does the intumescent anesthesia. This method of anesthesia will allow the dr. To use the machine at full power. This method has one numbing shot under each armpit and then approximately 3 to 4 minutes of discomfort in each armpit as the numbing needle is inserted into each armpit. Although I have never had the other method of numbing your armpits with many many shots I can't imagine that this method is worse. As a matter of fact I would say that this method is although it's a little discomforting you only feel pain for 3 to 4 minutes and that's it.
Got it, thanks! I think I will be using Dr. Kulkin since you did mention he does this method. Did you have to pay up front?
I did pay up front. I'm pretty sure this is an industry standard as there is no insurance assistance with this procedure.
Also, Dr. Kulkin's staff and office were completely professional but not "stuffy". It was an inviting environment.
So, I went ahead and scheduled the procedure for Thursday! Did not want to keep wasting time. Thanks again for the advise and clarification!
No problem, best of luck to you and your results!
Much success to you. Definitely have some ice packs or frozen water bottles on hand when you get home
Is odor is an issue? I just had the treatment done 2 days ago......
Negative. I've actually been working really hard (outside and sweating from heat) around my house today as a matter of fact and there is just an ever so slight smell from my pits. I would not hesitate to change shirts and go eat at a diner or Cracker Barrel with this level of scent. In other words, someone would have to put their nose deep in my pits to find the scent :-). This benefit alone helps immensely with self confidence in public and stressful situations. Cannot praise this procedure enough!
That sounds really good! I'm hoping that I'll only need this one treatment. I'm looking forward to a life without the stress of having to deal with the odor & sweating
How did your consultation go with Dr. Kulkin?
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MiraDry is a God-send! I'm 4 days removed from my...

MiraDry is a God-send! I'm 4 days removed from my procedure and completely sweat and body odor free! Dr. Kulkin's unique tumescent technique for numbing the underarm for this procedure was in all honesty, slightly uncomfortable during the application (2-3 minutes per armpit) but I can only assume the pain I could have experienced using the more common technique of multiple numbing injections under each arm. This technique however, allowed Charlotte (Dr. Kulkin's wife and a registered nurse) to utilize the miraDry machine at level 5 for the entire procedure with NO pain what so ever! If you are planning on having this procedure or even considering it, I encourage you to find a practice that uses the tumescent numbing technique and if you are in Atlanta please go talk to WIFH and Dr. Kulkin. Please also know that there will be some discomfort (the day of for me), swelling and bruising post procedure but the end result is completely worth the minor and I mean MINOR discomfort realized.
I truly believe this numbing technique accompanied with the level 5 application is the reason for my amazing results and would recommend this to anyone that has tried everything and is searching for relief!

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Wow that is great that you are already seeing such significant results.  Please keep us posted on any other changes!

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