Do It! It is the Beginning of the Rest of Your Life! - Saint Louis, MO
I have struggled with excessive underarm sweating...
I have struggled with excessive underarm sweating for the past decade. During that time I’ve tried prescription and over the counter deodorant, Drionic, and medication, but nothing worked long term and substantially reduced the sweating. So, the search continued and I found Miradry!
I had my first treatment on April 5, 2013. I followed the directions and shaved my pits a day or two in advance and took 600mg of ibuprofen an hour before the procedure. My appointment was at 1 and I was done be 3:15. The process went pretty smooth. I didn’t experience any pain. At times the shots used to numb the area were uncomfortable and the hand piece got a bit hot in about four spots, but nothing so painful we stopped. I had a “level 3” treatment and learned that the number doesn’t change the intensity of the laser/beam/microwave, but instead it has to deal with how long the “heat” is on—10 seconds or 15 seconds, for example. On a 1-5 scale of “how bad is the sweating and how bad does it impact your life?” I would say mine was around a 4. I will say the pictures I have seen on this site pretty much sum up what it looks like. I’d describe the feeling as though you put a pancake flat on your pit and put your arm down. The doctor said that the worst he has heard the swelling described as was like getting a breast implant in your pit. I really haven’t suffered from pain or hard core swelling. Just make sure to put ice packs on regularly!
Outcome: So far, so good. I am not sweating at all…it’s amazing! 100% effective (today)! But, I know the procedure causes damage and by the nature of my pits being damaged they “shut down” to heal. My thinking is that it will all need to heal for a few weeks before I have a better idea of how much it really helped and make a decision about the 2nd recommended treatment. I am really happy so far with how it all went. I’d highly recommend it to anyone!
It must be so great to have that initial dry phase, even if you know it could come back to some degree. I loved this line in your review "I’d describe the feeling as though you put a pancake flat on your pit and put your arm down." Its so awesome when people describe things in terms that can actually be imagined!
Please keep us updated on if the sweating comes back and whether or not you opt for a second treatment.