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Third Time's a Charm... - Boca Raton, FL
UPDATED FROM James3650
Today I had my third treatment. Yes, a third...
James3650December 17, 2012
WORTH IT$2,700
Today I had my third treatment. Yes, a third session with the Miradry machine. I believe it to be my personal body chemistry, but I wasn't seeing a significant reduction in sweating after a few weeks passed after the prior two procedures. I'm not sure if it's my body chemistry, or maybe just the change in atmosphere, or whatever.
Thankfully the good Doctor Skellchock allowed a third treatment on a higher setting. I had received two '3' treatments prior - the second of which with a larger 'area'. This time around they bumped it up to a '4'. That being said, the amount of risk increases with higher settings. Since I had no unpredictable side affects before, I decided to accept the risk.
The procedure itself was roughly the same as the last two. I had the friendliest of CME's (I think that's the correct term) and the great conversation really made the time fly. All in all customer service is top of the line.
So the great wait begins. Hopefully after this third treatment my sweat glands will stay defeated and the majority of my sweating will be a memory.
I really appreciate Doctor Skellchock's practice seeing this through and making sure I was happy with my results.
Updates will come in a few weeks.
Thankfully the good Doctor Skellchock allowed a third treatment on a higher setting. I had received two '3' treatments prior - the second of which with a larger 'area'. This time around they bumped it up to a '4'. That being said, the amount of risk increases with higher settings. Since I had no unpredictable side affects before, I decided to accept the risk.
The procedure itself was roughly the same as the last two. I had the friendliest of CME's (I think that's the correct term) and the great conversation really made the time fly. All in all customer service is top of the line.
So the great wait begins. Hopefully after this third treatment my sweat glands will stay defeated and the majority of my sweating will be a memory.
I really appreciate Doctor Skellchock's practice seeing this through and making sure I was happy with my results.
Updates will come in a few weeks.
James3650's provider
Replies (5)
December 19, 2012
Hi James,
I have done my first treatment about 2 weeks ago, I was stayed completely dry for the first week. However, I start to get a little sweaty this week especially when I was exercising. Now I doubt if Miradry could really provide with a lifetime result...hope to see ur update soon after the third treatment
December 19, 2012
Hi Kenny, I heard it usually takes two treatments. Did your doc not include more than one in the price? I am curious.
December 19, 2012
How long are you guys out of work after the treatment?
February 8, 2013
I wasn't out of work at all--had both treatments done on a Friday or Saturday and back to work Monday with no issues. You will have some pain/ discomfort the first day or two, but continual ice packs will help! Swelling for me lasted a few weeks, but no pain.
February 8, 2013
Did Dr. Skellchock charge for the 3rd treatment? If so how much? I go for number 2 in two weeks. Not pleased so far. would you suggest a #4 for secound treatment. She wouldn't do 4 when I asked the first time.
UPDATED FROM James3650
So it's been a few days after my second procedure....
James3650October 8, 2012
So it's been a few days after my second procedure. I really have nothing but positive feedback thus far. My second time in went better and was less timely than the first. Because I started to sweat again we elected to do a 'wider spread' - or a larger treatment area using the same setting (3). Afterwards, the typical swelling again in the same areas but this time around much less noticeable. I think it's because the majority of the glands had already been nuked the first time.
Follow up from the office was good afterwards. Special thanks to Megan.
Anyways, with this treatment I've decided that time will ultimately tell whether or not the procedure turned out to be permanent. As discussed before we even started, there is a goal in all patients to eliminate the majority of sweating, if not all of it. All in all I've had roughly a 80 percent success rate from my first visit and hopefully the second will maintain roughly a 90 percent elimination or above.
This process has been life changing. From my perspective it's a huge confidence boost and has allowed for a more 'colorful' selection of clothes.
I'd say its worth it.
I'll write back in about three months with another update. Any questions feel free to ask.
James
Follow up from the office was good afterwards. Special thanks to Megan.
Anyways, with this treatment I've decided that time will ultimately tell whether or not the procedure turned out to be permanent. As discussed before we even started, there is a goal in all patients to eliminate the majority of sweating, if not all of it. All in all I've had roughly a 80 percent success rate from my first visit and hopefully the second will maintain roughly a 90 percent elimination or above.
This process has been life changing. From my perspective it's a huge confidence boost and has allowed for a more 'colorful' selection of clothes.
I'd say its worth it.
I'll write back in about three months with another update. Any questions feel free to ask.
James
Replies (5)
October 18, 2012
James, thanks for the detailed review and updates. I am really looking forward to hear how the 2nd treatment works! Most of the other reviews, as expected, are only of the first treatment.
David
October 18, 2012
Hi James!
How are you results after the second treatment?
I had my first one 2 months and my results aren't reduce sweating 80-90% like it stated.
I'm just hoping the second treatment works better!
October 30, 2012
Hi James! So glad to hear this is working! I checked on the botox too and was not happy with the temporary state of that and the cost. No bueno! I have been using Certain-dri and/or a prescription strength deodorant. I would prefer to not use these due to Alzheimers in my family and the high aluminum content. So anyways, I will look forward to keeping track of your progress and I am so glad I ran across this forum category!
Do you know what it would cost you if you need a third appointment?
UPDATED FROM James3650
Well it's been about three months and I am...
James3650September 14, 2012
Well it's been about three months and I am starting to sweat again. It was my understanding that sweat glands do not regenerate. The first month was great - no sweating at all. Now, it seems as if things are slowly being undone and I am becoming more and more certain a second treatment is necessary.
Hopefully the second time at the higher setting will work - permanently...
Hopefully the second time at the higher setting will work - permanently...
Replies (2)
September 15, 2012
Well, I'm sorry to hear the sweating is coming back. Thank you so much for coming back and letting us know how its going. Its good you are able to get a second treatment. Please let us know how that one compares to the first, and how you are doing after.
September 17, 2012
Dear Friends
First off, thank you so much James for sharing your story with us. l live in Australia and am dying to know if this will ever hit our shores. Could anyone find out on my behalf when they visit the clinic. It would truly help me.
Wishing you all the best of luck.
First off, thank you so much James for sharing your story with us. l live in Australia and am dying to know if this will ever hit our shores. Could anyone find out on my behalf when they visit the clinic. It would truly help me.
Wishing you all the best of luck.
October 8, 2012
Not sure if there's anything available in Oz yet. I'd email a Miradry rep from their website and see if they have anyone who does the procedure out your way. Best of luck.
That is great that your doctor has done 3 treatments for you. It sounds like you are dealing with some stubborn sweat glands!! Fingers crossed this setting 4 treatment takes care of them.