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Best $3000 I've Ever Spent. - Florida

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Can't say enough about how this procedure has...

markitektMarch 28, 2012
WORTH IT$3,000

Can't say enough about how this procedure has affected me positively. Had the first treatment several weeks ago and am experiencing very little to no sweating in my underarms which I have had extremely excessively since my teens.

Tried all the prescription antiperspirants for years. Nothing helped. I had the Botox done several years ago one time and it worked very well buy lasted only about 9 months. I believe I have found what I was looking for. My anxiety is gone, other areas of my body that were sweating from the anxiety of very sweaty armpits have stopped, it's a very calming feeling. At $3000 it is not cheap and my insurance did not cover any of it but took my tax return and drove 2 hours to get it done.

The techs that did it were great. The only uncomfortable portion is the multiple anasthetic injections and I felt a burn a couple times in an area that wasn't totally numb but it's not a big deal. My pits were pretty swollen,numb, and not pretty for a few days so give yourself a day or two to relax with some ice packs and it'll be gone in no time. I receive the second treatment in May but am very happy with the results already so it can only get better. I'm confident this will last for a long time of not indefinitely. The peace of mind and confidence it has given me back is priceless. I am still in awe of how well it has worked. If I could give it 6 stars I would.

markitekt's provider

Laura E. Skellchock, MD (in memoriam)

Laura E. Skellchock, MD (in memoriam)

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Replies (16)

Megan P
April 27, 2012

Markitekt, its been about a month since you posted your review. I'd love to hear how things are going for you. Have the results stayed the same, or have the lessened at all?

markitekt
April 29, 2012
Megan, it's going great. The results have stayed about more or less the same. The only time there is any sweat that would be noticeable to me is if I drink too much caffeine but even then it is not anything substantial. The results were excellent for me. Hard to imagine now what it felt like to sweat that much. I have my 2nd treatment in about a month, which should enhance the results Ive already gotten. I can give an update after I have that done.
RJ1352
June 15, 2012
Still the same results?
markitekt
June 18, 2012
For the most part, yes. I notice a bit more than I did after the first treatment but it is really nothing compared to what it was. Its mostly when I drink caffeine which I drink alot of unfortunately or when I get anxious but I still have yet to go in for the second treatment which is really supposed to get the maximum results, which Im actually going in for tomorrow, so I will post my results with that in a few weeks!
Rita5107
June 18, 2012
This is cool to get help for underarm sweating, but is there any chance in the foreseeable future when patients can have miradri for groin area sweating???
markitekt
June 18, 2012
Hmm, Im not sure. I honestly dont see this particular procedure ever being approved for anything other than underarms, unfortunately. Hopefully there will be something else in the future because I suffer from that a bit as well but I will say that after getting the underarm under control, the groin area has not been as bad. I think its a cycle where you get anxious and self conscious of the underarms that you start sweating everywhere else. At least in my case. But I will say that it has been better.
curiousnyc
July 18, 2012
markitekt, can you please share an update since you're now about a month past your 2nd and last treatment? Very interested to hear how it is treating you. And do you have any lasting marks and discomfort in your arm pit area? Thanks in advance!
markitekt
July 18, 2012
Sure. So far, so good. The tech told me this time that the reason there was some residual sweating after the first one after a bit was because the glands that werent destroyed were stunned/dormant and became active after a couple months but the 2nd treatment (which actually uses a higher and more agressive heat setting) is supposed to wipe out most of the rest of them. Time will tell, so I will update in a few months. Absolutely zero sweating right now. As far any marks and discomfort, you will definitely have both after each session. The first couple days after are the worst, armpits are severely swollen and numb. Nothing a little ice wont fix but its not great to look at for a few weeks. But before I had the 2nd one mine had returned to normal, so it will probably be back to normal in a month or so. No lasting marks, everything heals. The device uses suction to pull the skin right against it make sure it makes contact so thats what creates most of the swelling and marks, almost like a bunch of hickeys in your armpits. Mine are clearing up nicely though, the numbness is what lingers a little longer, at least for me but it was almost back to normal before I had the second session so I should be good in a few months. Any other questions, let me know..!
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