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Does miraDry work for hyperhidrosis?
miraDry is FDA-approved to treat hyperhidrosis and has a long history of great results. In fact, a single treatment can reduce sweating by as much as 80\% in patients with hyperhidrosis. This means you can get quick, easy treatment that lasts and can greatly reduce your symptoms.
Does miraDry work on everyone?
Who is the MiraDry treatment for? MiraDry is for anyone who is bothered by underarm sweat and/or has been diagnosed with axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating in the underarms).
Does miraDry make you sweat more in other places?
This is one of the most common questions that patients ask before undergoing this procedure. The simple answer to this question is that miraDry does not cause compensatory sweating in other parts of the body.
Can anything be done for excessive sweating?
Botulinum toxin: Another treatment option for heavy sweating is injections of botulinum toxin A (Botox), the same medicine used for wrinkles. Botox is FDA-approved for treating excessive sweating of the underarms, but some doctors may also use it on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Why am I still sweating after miraDry?
Some important additional notes: A miraDry representative told us that “it’s normal” that immediately after treatment there will be no sweat at all in the area treated (100\% dry). After 2 to 3 weeks, though, some sweating will return. This change in sweating output is due to post-treatment swelling and its dissipation.
How can I stop my armpits from sweating forever?
Some of these include:
- Use topical antiperspirants. Tired of the sweat stains on your shirt?
- Wait between showering and dressing.
- Shave your armpits.
- Avoid sweat-inducing foods.
- Eat more foods that reduce sweat.
- Stay hydrated.
- Wear breathable, loose-fitting clothing.
- Skip the caffeine.
Does sweat come back after miraDry?
Some important additional notes: A miraDry representative told us that “it’s normal” that immediately after treatment there will be no sweat at all in the area treated (100\% dry). After 2 to 3 weeks, though, some sweating will return.
Will insurance cover miraDry?
Is miraDry covered by insurance? miraDry typically is not covered by insurance, but it is the first and only treatment FDA-cleared to permanently reduce underarm sweat in as little as one appointment. However, you may be able to use your HSA/FSA funds toward miraDry.
How much does miraDry cost and is it worth it?
MiraDry, I found, can cost between $1,500 to $4,500, and it isn’t typically covered by insurance. You typically need two treatments for optimal results. But again: I was desperate.
Does miraDry really get rid of underarm hair?
Then I stumbled upon MiraDry, a treatment that was FDA-approved in 2016 to eliminate armpit sweat, odor glands, and—get this— underarm hair. Using “energy that targets and destroys sweat and odor glands in your underarm,” according to the brand’s website, its makers promise permanent results.
How long does the miraDry treatment take?
The rest of the procedure took about 45 minutes, during which Scavone placed the MiraDry device directly on my skin for about 20 minutes on each side. I felt absolutely nothing. Once the treatment was done, I was given ice packs to apply for 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off for the next day or two.