What is the cost of miraDry?
miraDry® typically is not covered by insurance. Figures show that it can cost anywhere between $2250 and $4,500, depending on the provider you choose.
How long does miraDry last?
Patients will need re-treatment every 6 to 8 months to maintain the effects. Results achieved with MiraDry last indefinitely, because the sweat glands do not grow back after treatment.
How many treatments are needed for miraDry?
Unlike treatments such as Botox injections that aim to temporarily disable the sweat glands and need continuous maintenance procedures, miraDry only needs two treatments to produce drastic, lasting results.
How long does miraDry last for?
Patients will need re-treatment every 6 to 8 months to maintain the effects. Results achieved with MiraDry last indefinitely, because the sweat glands do not grow back after treatment.
How much does it cost to get your sweat glands removed?
Depending on where you live, the cost of miraDry is approximately $3,000. The International Hyperhidrosis Society and two physician experts have recorded a webinar about miraDry, answering the most common questions about this novel treatment option.
Why do I still smell after miraDry?
Sometimes, after miraDry, your sweat glands can purge themselves and temporarily produce an odor for a few days up to around 2 weeks. This does not mean the procedure wasn't effective, and it will resolve! If this happens, you can start using deodorant or antiperspirant again.
Is miraDry permanent?
The miraDry® treatment is based on a proprietary energy called MiraWave. The odor and sweat glands in your underarms are targeted and destroyed using this energy. Once your glands have been destroyed, they are unable to grow back. This means the results of your treatment are permanent.
Are miraDry results permanent?
The miraDry® treatment is based on a proprietary energy called MiraWave. The odor and sweat glands in your underarms are targeted and destroyed using this energy. Once your glands have been destroyed, they are unable to grow back. This means the results of your treatment are permanent.
How many times can you do miraDry?
Two treatments are recommended, 3 months apart. Patients will see a reduction in sweat immediately after the first treatment, and achieve an average underarm sweat reduction of 82 percent.
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. This change in sweating output is due to post-treatment swelling and its dissipation.
How long do miraDry lumps last?
Swelling, soreness, numbness, bruising, and redness in the underarms are common for 2-14 days after the procedure. A “lumpy” feeling can also last for up to 3 months. Rarely, tingling and numbness can last for several months after the procedure. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
Is one miraDry treatment enough?
Most patients discover that one miraDry treatment is enough to eliminate most underarm perspiration. However, if another treatment is desired, it can be conducted after 4-6 months.
How long does miraDry treatment take?
The miraDry procedure is performed in the physician's office and typically takes one hour. Local anesthesia (usually lidocaine injections) will be administered before starting the treatment. Patients usually experience little to no discomfort during the procedure and there is minimal to no downtime afterward.
Why do I still have odor after miraDry?
Sometimes, after miraDry, your sweat glands can purge themselves and temporarily produce an odor for a few days up to around 2 weeks. This does not mean the procedure wasn't effective, and it will resolve! If this happens, you can start using deodorant or antiperspirant again.
Do you sweat more in other places after miraDry?
The simple answer to this question is that miraDry does not cause compensatory sweating in other parts of the body. Why? Unlike most of other hyperhidrosis treatment procedures, miraDry disables sweat glands and since they don't regenerate later, the outcome is long-term.