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Very Nervous... but now I'm 100% Satisfied! - Chicago, IL

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I found this web blog when searching for solutions...

BrieAFebruary 14, 2013
WORTH IT$1,500

I found this web blog when searching for solutions to my excessive underarm sweating. I was shocked by the reviews and interested in checking it out. I booked my appointment a month ago and it is for tomorrow. I work as a marriage and family therapy and teacher. I find myself wearing blazers due to the excessive sweat to try to cover it. It began when I was in 7th grade and has persisted since. My hands and feet also sweat excessively but if I can fix one area, I would rather it be my underarms. I want to wear pretty blouses and have confidence but this is holding me back! When I notice myself start to sweat I worry more and it makes the problem worse. I am very nervous about the procedure and the long term effects that no one yet seems to know about but I am also worried that I won't receive any results. I would love any comments or words of wisdom.

I will post back after my procedure tomorrow and let you know how it goes but until then... I'm scared.

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Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology

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Replies (22)

BrieA
February 16, 2013
Well, it is the day after my procedure. I have swollen but do not have any pain. My doctor always uses a level three on the first treatment. I reacted strongly to the anesthesia but was fine after about 45 minutes. So far, I have not experienced any sweating but I think I'm too swollen to notice. My doctor also provided me with an oral medication for my excessive hand sweat. I am excited to try that as well but I'm anxious to be able to put my arms by my side again.
FaithLivesOn
February 17, 2013
BrieA, It's great to read that you are not in pain. I had the Miradry procedure in December and have not regretted it. Please keep us posted on your results!
queeenie
February 18, 2013
Brie, I had the procedure a month ago. If you have ANY questions at all, please contact me. I am so happy to have had MiraDry, it's changed my life. I can FINALLY wear pretty blouses too, no more black blazers! :) Feel better, and please reach out if you have questions in any capacity, Katie Q (NY/CT)
BrieA
February 18, 2013
Thanks Katie. I have been slightly swollen still but manageable. I'm happy to report that I am wearing one of my favorite white blouses to teach in today and I do not show any signs if sweat! It's amazing. I always wore a black blazer or a white t-shirt underneath to prevent the stains but I wore nothing except the shirt! I'm so happy!!
mistyice26
February 18, 2013
Brie, I had the procedure done about a month ago and haven't regretted it but I too worry about the long-term unknown side effects of sending this high level microwave energy into the body (ie: is it carcingenic?). I decided to hope for the best and went ahead and did it anyway. My sweating has reduced 50-60% and I am happy about that but am hoping for just a little more upon my return. My office did mine at a level 1 for the first time and said they'd bump it up next time if it warranted it. Hope all is well for you! :) Keep us posted.
BrieA
February 18, 2013
Thanks, Misty! I am wearing a white blouse and no sweat! I also watched a movie with a guy last night and normally would have to wear a hoodie to keep my sweat hidden but I wore a t-shirt and no sweat for 4 hours! I have been completely dry since my procedure. They did mine at a level 3! I'm very please with my results and have some much confidence now!!!
mistyice26
February 18, 2013
That's awesome! I'm so happy for you/us. When I go back I am definitely going to tell them that I want a level 3. I don't want all the money I paid to go to waste.
queeenie
February 18, 2013
Hi Misty, they also did mine at a level 3 and I have seen over 85-90% reduction in sweat. At the bare minimum, I would suggest a level 2, but I agree with you, if you can handle it, a Level 3 is optimal. Good Luck!! Katie Q
BrieA
February 18, 2013
I agree with Katie. I probably have soreness still due to the level 3 but not sweating is worth it! I'm ecstatic to be dry still and I'm 6 hours into my day! This has not happened in 10 years!
mistyice26
February 18, 2013
Thanks Katie and Brie! The times I notice when the sweat becomes more of a problem is when I drink coffee or nervous. I guess that's a fairly normal reaction though. Thanks for the support and advice. I appreciate it :) --Melissa D.
mistyice26
February 18, 2013
carcinogenic*
BrieA
February 18, 2013
I'm happy to report that I do not have any sweating! It has been 4 days since my first Miradry procedure and I have not sweat in my underarms at all! I'm slightly swollen still but it's nothing awful. I'm very pleased with my results and with Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology! Stephanie was the technician and was amazing! I had 35 shots in each arm to numb the area. I'm very small do I was shaking a lot from the anesthesia but it wore off after a while. I have so much confidence now and can't wait to heal up more to go shopping for cute clothes!!! I would recommend this procedure to anyone. I was worried about the long term effects but my technician answered all my questions! I'm very pleased and grateful for my new life!
mistyice26
February 18, 2013
I'm not tiny but I go crazy with shaking when they give me epinephrine. I am enjoying not washing my hand wash clothes after every wash (although I, unlike you, still have a little bit of sweating). It's great! :) What did your tech say about the long term effects?
BrieA
February 18, 2013
She said that many tumors are cured by the same transmissions that Miradry uses so it probably won't cause cancer. I'm not too worried about long term effects. Everything seems legit. We don't new these sweat glands so why not destroy them?!
mistyice26
February 18, 2013
Haha I like your way of thinking ;) Thanks for the info too. The office I went to had only performed a small number of procedures and didn't seem to know a whole lot about the long term effects.
BrieA
February 19, 2013
Oh wow. My center has done more than 150. She said they were the first center to receive the machine but said she does tons of them a week. I went on Thursday and she ha 3 scheduled so I felt really comfortable going. I just celebrated my first day sweat free with my best friend! I'm very excited!
mistyice26
February 19, 2013
Unfortunately, the center I went to was my only option. I can't afford to travel far right now so we drove 2.5 hours to the closest center. The next closest center is 4.5 hours away from me and costed an extra $500 ($3,500 total) so it was a no brainer for me to pick the one I did. I do feel they took good care of me but if I would have known they've probably only done around 30-40 then I would have considered things I little harder beforehand. :)
BrieA
February 20, 2013
I totally understand!
UPDATED FROM BrieA
6 days post

It has been 6 days since my procdure. I'm still...

BrieAFebruary 20, 2013
It has been 6 days since my procdure. I'm still slightly swollen but it reduces everyday. I am happy to report that I have not had to wear any deoderant (I couldn't if I wanted to due to the soreness)! I am sweat free and incredibly happy! My life is changed forever!!!

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BrieA
April 19, 2013
Just an update. I have my 2nd procedure in 2 weeks. I am sweating again after the 1st one but I believe it decreased about 60%. It does elevate when I'm nervous or speaking in front of people. I am slightly discouraged and hoping the 2nd procedure works 100%. Any thoughts?
mistyice26
April 21, 2013
I have my second procedure in 2 days (Tuesday next week) and I am really hoping for better results than I currently have. I would say my sweating has decreased about 40-50% but I want more near the 70-80% mark. I definitely sweat more when I'm nervous and when I drink coffee...so much so that it's almost like I didn't have the procedure done. Oddly enough, I don't sweat under my arms as much when I exercise. I'll let you know how my second procedure goes in a couple days. I had a level 1 first go around (at their insistence) but this time I am going for a level 4.
BrieA
April 21, 2013
I had a level 3 but then they will do a level 5 next time.
mistyice26
April 21, 2013
Maybe I will think about a level 5 too. My office said that it depends on the amount of tissue you have in your armpit.
BrieA
April 22, 2013
that is interesting. I am hoping that my sweating will be 100% gone after my second procedure. I have loved not sweating and am pretty upset that it has come back.
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