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I am a 30 year old female who is 5'4 and about...
ajanderson1028April 17, 2017
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I am a 30 year old female who is 5'4 and about 140lbs. I eat right, exercise, and live a healthy lifestyle. Every since I was about 15 (puberty time) I have noticed my armpits dripped sweat. Nothing that smelled, just liquid, like a dripping faucet. I only wear tank tops and when its cold i'll put a jacket over a tank top or get a sweater that makes me look like a flying squirrel when I put my arms out. Whether I'm hot or cold, I drip. My right arm has always been worse and anxiety definitely makes it worse. I have had Botox one time (and it worked for about 8 months) but haven't done it again because I can't get my insurance to cover it, and its expensive. About a month ago I started researching the surgery to get my sweat glands removed. I was sick of not being able to wear what I wanted, having to literally live my life around how my armpits would drip. I even have napkins in the car that I dab myself with before I go into any place. Its embarrassing and the thought of going back to school or work (now that my kids are getting older) was weighing on my mind because of my sweat. It sounds so silly, but anyone who suffers with this understands the way I feel. I looked up a few places and decided with the Spa and Laser center at Southside Dermatology in Jacksonville, FL, about a 3-hour drive from my house. They were clean and sooo helpful/easy to ask questions. They use tumescent numbing after 4 lidocaine shots (at injection sites of tumescent), after gridding my armpit. The pain was about a level 3 for the lidocaine shots, and I didn’t feel a thing for the entire procedure.
My husband drove me home and I iced my pits for 20 on/20 off for the remainder of the day. They were swollen and bruised, but 0 pain. She even told me to take something to sleep, but I didn’t, and I slept the entire night just fine. The next day they were very swollen. Like, half a grapefruit under each armpit swollen. I was a tiny bit worried but I had no hot/red spots and still 0 pain. Everything looked good so I guess it was normal. I wouldn’t have wanted to work or anything, as I felt uncomfortable from the swelling, so I just hung out all day. Day 3 was considerably less swollen, I even cleaned my house (vacuuming, mopping, etc). Today is day 4. They’re a little swollen and still numb, but not bad. I went for a 3 mile run and I feel great.
Ok, so now for results. I haven’t worn deodorant since the day before my procedure. I have 0 smell and I haven’t dripped one single drop. I was moist under both armpits after my run today, but it was normal sweating, not excessive. If these results continue I will just cry from being so happy. I could not have asked for better results so far. I know they say it takes 1-3 months for final results so I will have to update here. If my results stay the same (I had level 5), I will not be having another treatment and I thought for sure with the amount I sweat before that I would need at least 2 treatments. I have been wearing my husbands t-shirts since I came home (to hide swelling and bruises) and haven’t had ANY wetness at all. I had seriously read every single review on Miradry and goggled everything I possible could’ve and I can say it was worth every single penny so far! Long-term results is all I am anxious about, so we’ll see how things go as time passes.
My husband drove me home and I iced my pits for 20 on/20 off for the remainder of the day. They were swollen and bruised, but 0 pain. She even told me to take something to sleep, but I didn’t, and I slept the entire night just fine. The next day they were very swollen. Like, half a grapefruit under each armpit swollen. I was a tiny bit worried but I had no hot/red spots and still 0 pain. Everything looked good so I guess it was normal. I wouldn’t have wanted to work or anything, as I felt uncomfortable from the swelling, so I just hung out all day. Day 3 was considerably less swollen, I even cleaned my house (vacuuming, mopping, etc). Today is day 4. They’re a little swollen and still numb, but not bad. I went for a 3 mile run and I feel great.
Ok, so now for results. I haven’t worn deodorant since the day before my procedure. I have 0 smell and I haven’t dripped one single drop. I was moist under both armpits after my run today, but it was normal sweating, not excessive. If these results continue I will just cry from being so happy. I could not have asked for better results so far. I know they say it takes 1-3 months for final results so I will have to update here. If my results stay the same (I had level 5), I will not be having another treatment and I thought for sure with the amount I sweat before that I would need at least 2 treatments. I have been wearing my husbands t-shirts since I came home (to hide swelling and bruises) and haven’t had ANY wetness at all. I had seriously read every single review on Miradry and goggled everything I possible could’ve and I can say it was worth every single penny so far! Long-term results is all I am anxious about, so we’ll see how things go as time passes.
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April 20, 2017
Hey congrats to you for getting miradry. I think you'll be very happy. If u read my experience you'll see we have very similar early life experiences and the same major problems with how underarm seating affected our daily lives. Ugh...
For most people who've had miradry it seems, myself included, there is a bit if a honeymoon period after a treatment where you have practically zero sweating as you're experiencing now. I do wish it stayed like that! Lol. Like you... I was debating if I'd even need a second treatment at all, but after about a month I could notice some of it coming back. It was still a dramatic improvement so that's good of course! I did end up going back for a second after 3 months. And I actually had a third treatment done 1 year later as well. I probably could have stopped after the second but I was hoping to get rid of all the seating entirely so I tried for a third lol. It's been a year since I had my 3rd now and all I have to do now is wear a plain deodorant (no antiperspirants any more), just cause if I'm in a stressful presentation or working out I'll notice there's still a disagreeable smell, but my underarms are never wet at all anymore.
So don't be discouraged if some sweting returns. Get the second treatment and you'll be extremely happy. And don't let anyone talk you out of level 5 for subsequent treatments. For anyone who's suffered hyoerhydrosis, it's level 5 or why waste your time and money.
I'll be interested to hear how you're doing!
For most people who've had miradry it seems, myself included, there is a bit if a honeymoon period after a treatment where you have practically zero sweating as you're experiencing now. I do wish it stayed like that! Lol. Like you... I was debating if I'd even need a second treatment at all, but after about a month I could notice some of it coming back. It was still a dramatic improvement so that's good of course! I did end up going back for a second after 3 months. And I actually had a third treatment done 1 year later as well. I probably could have stopped after the second but I was hoping to get rid of all the seating entirely so I tried for a third lol. It's been a year since I had my 3rd now and all I have to do now is wear a plain deodorant (no antiperspirants any more), just cause if I'm in a stressful presentation or working out I'll notice there's still a disagreeable smell, but my underarms are never wet at all anymore.
So don't be discouraged if some sweting returns. Get the second treatment and you'll be extremely happy. And don't let anyone talk you out of level 5 for subsequent treatments. For anyone who's suffered hyoerhydrosis, it's level 5 or why waste your time and money.
I'll be interested to hear how you're doing!
April 23, 2017
Thanks! That is all really good to hear! I keep worrying about when the sweating will return. I actually had a dream last night that I was dripping down my arms to my elbows lol. How much of the sweating (if you had to give a percentage) would you say came back after the first time? I will be so happy if even half of it is gone forever. I will definitely be doing the 2nd (or even 3rd) treatment if I have sweating that comes back. The past 8 days have been so amazing not having to worry about my pits sweating.
My treatment was on a level 5 so there is no way I would go lower. I think that's a mistake a lot of people have made.
Thanks for taking the time to reply and share your story!
My treatment was on a level 5 so there is no way I would go lower. I think that's a mistake a lot of people have made.
Thanks for taking the time to reply and share your story!
April 24, 2017
How long did it take for the bruising to go away? I want to be able to wear a sleeveless dress for a wedding two weeks after. Do you I will be healed by then?
April 24, 2017
2 weeks is dicey you're cutting it close. I'd put the procedure off till after the wedding to be sure. The bruising in all likelihood would be gone... but it there's "lumps" from swelling under your arms that took close to a month to dissipate for me after my first time.
April 24, 2017
I have 0 bruising left at 9 days post and my right arm was pretty bruised (as you can see from the pics) I also barely have any swelling and no visible lumps although you can slightly feel them if you search for them. I would wear a dress and show my dry armpits to anyone today if I needed to, they look normal!
May 17, 2017
Hello again,
I am post procedure 2.5 weeks and all the bruising and swelling is gone but I have these small tattoo marks from the grid. I've asked if they go away and have been reassured they will but how long? I also have a few minor bumps but they are shrinking too. 98% odor free but overall a real game changer for me.
I am post procedure 2.5 weeks and all the bruising and swelling is gone but I have these small tattoo marks from the grid. I've asked if they go away and have been reassured they will but how long? I also have a few minor bumps but they are shrinking too. 98% odor free but overall a real game changer for me.
May 17, 2017
Hello,
The procedure went well and all swelling and bruising is gone. A few small bumps but they are shrinking. I do have these little tattoo marks where they placed the grid but have been assured they they will go away. I've tried exfoliating but they are still there.
Have yours gone away?
The procedure went well and all swelling and bruising is gone. A few small bumps but they are shrinking. I do have these little tattoo marks where they placed the grid but have been assured they they will go away. I've tried exfoliating but they are still there.
Have yours gone away?
May 17, 2017
Maybe try some rubbing alcohol to get it off? Mine came off after a few showers.
April 24, 2017
that's a very good point! ajanderson1028, in fact I think I'm one of the guilty ones. Thanks for the kick u know where ! :) I will update my story!
May 29, 2017
Can you give an update? I had mine done this past Thursday and I always feel like I'm sweating but then I check and im totally dry. What a total mindf*ck
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October 29, 2017
Hi thanks for your detailed review! I have been considering miradry for a long time now but I'm really quite put off by the lidocaine injections, made worst by the videos I have seen on YouTube. My understanding is that they give local anaesthesia shots prior to injecting the lidocaine (making the underarm area inflated)? Do u feel any pain while the lidocaine is being injected? Because from the videos I have seen, it looks like there is a lot of tugging a few pulling in and out of the needle while the lidocaine is being injected. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
October 29, 2017
I'll chime in as I've had a few miradry treatments. :) the lidocaine is given to freeze your underarm so u don't feel pain. There's about 2 lidocaine shots in each underarm (just enough to impede the nerve pain receptors). That's the only mild discomfort during the procedure. After 5 mins after the freezing has kicked in. Then yes they give u multiple injections of saline all over your underarm to "puff it up". This is so the miradry machine can destroy the sweat glands without any of the energy being able to hit the nerve and cause nerve damage. Think of the saline as a way to increase the distance between the microwave / heat energy and the nerve. It's a good thing. :)
And youre frozen when they do the multiple saline injections. You don't feel them. :)
And youre frozen when they do the multiple saline injections. You don't feel them. :)
UPDATED FROM ajanderson1028
1 month post
A little over 4 weeks later
ajanderson1028May 15, 2017
I'm still in shock of how amazing Miradry is. Im also still a little worried the sweat will come back. At 4 weeks and a few days I am still about 90-95% dry in my right armpit and about 95-97% dry in my left (it never sweat as much). I sweat when I exercise (normal damp wetness). When i'm cold or a normal temp, I don't sweat, at all. When I'm hot, I get sticky or damp. I have not had one single drop of sweat drip down my arm since the morning right before my procedure. I wear deodorant but probably don't even need to.
As far as how my armpits feel, they're not back to 100% yet. They feel like the in-between of when something is numb and coming back to feeling. Not sore, just strange. They look completely normal though. Every once in a while I feel the stretching "band" they're talking about but I am not restricted in movement or anything.
At this point if I stay the way I am, I don't know if i'll even get a second procedure.
All in all, Miradry has been amazing in my case and I hope it stays this way. Serious life changer!!!!
As far as how my armpits feel, they're not back to 100% yet. They feel like the in-between of when something is numb and coming back to feeling. Not sore, just strange. They look completely normal though. Every once in a while I feel the stretching "band" they're talking about but I am not restricted in movement or anything.
At this point if I stay the way I am, I don't know if i'll even get a second procedure.
All in all, Miradry has been amazing in my case and I hope it stays this way. Serious life changer!!!!
Best suggestion for afterwards the procedure? Buy a pack of those kids side water bottles from wal mart, let the kids drink them lol.. Then freeze them all. They make the perfect size little ice packs to for under your arms after the procedure and having a few will let u cycle them while the others freeze. You will use them heavily in the first 24 hours post.. And still somewhat for the next day or 2.
Much as ajanderson1028 posted, you will have a lot of swelling day after the procedure. Yes half a grapefruit is accurate lol! So don't be alarmed.
But do try and plan a day where you don't have to go out. I had my procedure done on a Friday so I'd have the weekend. And I did the same for my subsequent treatments.
And remember tell them u want level 5 if you want long term results
Good luck!
Make sure that if you get it you can do a level 5. This is the deepest (goes 5cm deep) so it will knock out the most glands. I had tumescent used as a numbing agent and it didn't hurt at all during the procedure.