MiraDry Treatment for Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis — What is it?

Hyperhidrosis is otherwise known as excessive sweating. Nearly 2%-3% of Americans suffer from excessive underarm sweating and/or excessive sweating of the palms and feet. This disorder commonly begins in adolescence, and if it is not treated, it can continue throughout a person’s life. 

Excessive sweating can negatively affect confidence, relationships, and your overall ability to interact in social situations comfortably.

Medicated deodorants are available over the counter or by prescription, but many people with this condition find little relief in these antiperspirants. This can be especially true for people living in New York City since much of a New Yorkers’ life is spent walking outside or in a hot subway. 

This is why many people have made the decision to ask their doctor about the MiraDry treatment. 

What Causes Hyperhidrosis / Excess Sweating?

For some, sweating may be triggered by high temperatures or changes in mood, but excessive sweating during these conditions is rare.

People who have hyperhidrosis tend to sweat all the time, regardless of the temperature or how they feel.

This can lead to discomfort, embarrassment, and unwanted odor. In some cases, hyperhidrosis may be caused by an underlying issue, such as a neurologic or infectious disease. 

Treat Hyperhidrosis and Stop Excessive Sweating with MiraDry 

Many people have been impressed with the results of MiraDry in NYC. In fact, a recent study has shown Mira Dry to be an effective long-term treatment option for more than 90% of people. 

The MiraDry treatment works by destroying sweat glands located under the armpits and has been shown to reduce excessive underarm sweating and odor by more than 80%. Currently, it has not been approved for any other area on the body other than the underarms. 

Isn’t Sweating Good for Your Body?

In short, yes. 

Sweating is absolutely necessary for your body as it helps to keep your body cool and comfortable by regulating your internal temperature.

However, your body has more than 4 million sweat glands that are used to achieve this goal. Your underarms have less than 2% of those sweat glands and will not negatively affect your body’s ability to sweat and regulate temperature.

MiraDry only helps to stop excessive underarm sweat. Furthermore, when you try a MiraDry procedure in New York City, you do not have to worry about it causing increased sweating in other parts of your body.

The treatment simply removes a small percentage of sweat glands under your arms. Your body doesn’t need to overcompensate for this.

How Does MiraDry Work?

Unlike other procedures that can be invasive, painful, and cause a plethora of side effects, MiraDry is a rather simple solution to excessive underarm sweating. When undergoing a treatment of MiraDay in New York City, thermal energy is used to target and destroy both odor and sweat glands that are in your underarms.

Within one to two hyperhidrosis treatments, these odor-causing glands are permanently shut down. This means that you do not have to worry about them growing back or becoming a problem again. This makes the MiraDry treatment a permanent solution to excessive underarm sweat.

MiraDry works by using a device to deliver controlled electromagnetic energy beneath the skin to target specific sweat glands. This energy effectively destroys the sweat glands without damaging the top layer of skin. By eliminating the sweat glands, MiraDry is able to permanently stop you from sweating.

Preparing for Your MiraDry Procedure

Preparing for your Miradry appointment is easy.

Three days before your treatment begins, it is recommended that you shave your underarms. When you arrive for your treatment, there should be a small amount of hair growth, which will help the MiraDry specialist identify the area that needs to be treated.

If you forget to shave at least three days before your appointment, you may want to speak with your doctor about your appointment. On the day of the treatment, you should wear a shirt with loose armholes that can be easily cleaned. 

During the treatment, it is advised that men wear a tank top or no shirt at all and for women to wear a tank top, sports bra, or camisole. 

What Will Your MiraDry Treatments Be Like?

You should expect your appointment to last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Many clients like to bring headphones and their phones to listen to music during the treatment to help pass the time. 

The MiraDry specialist will use a handheld device to apply electromagnetic energy to destroy most of the sweat and odor glands under your arms.

Before the treatment begins, your doctor will apply local anesthesia to your underarms so you will experience very little to no pain during the treatment. 

However, you may feel a slight pinching/pulling feeling and minor discomfort (occasional brief “hot spots”).

After the treatment has concluded, you may experience swelling, redness, and mild pain in the treated areas, but the overall side effects of Miradry should be minimal.

Tips for Recovery 

Recovering from MiraDry can take anywhere between a few days to two weeks. After your appointment for MiraDry has concluded, you should notice an immediate reduction in excessive underarm sweat. 

However, you may also notice that your underarms may be red and you might experience light to mild swelling. They may also be numb for a few hours following the treatment.

Numbness may also be experienced in your arms after the treatment. Listed below are some tips to follow a few days after your MiraDry procedure: 

• Ice the treated area immediately after the treatment (ensure that the ice is wrapped to avoid frostbite). Use ice as long as there is swelling prevalent. 
• Keep your underarms clean by washing them with gentle liquid soap and water. 
• Wear loose-fitting shirts that allow your underarms to breathe for a few days.
• Do not shave or use deodorant and/or antiperspirant on the treated area for a few days afterward.
• Stay away from exercise or any other activity that would normally cause you to become sweaty.
• Take all prescribed oral medications to reduce the amount of swelling and discomfort.
• Apply prescribed or OTC antibiotic ointments regularly to the treated area.

How Long Does MiraDry Last?

MiraDry is not a temporary solution to excessive underarm sweating. It is a permanent one. Since the treatment totally destroys targeted sweat and odor glands, they do not grow back.

You can expect to experience relief from overly sweaty underarms for a long time to come. Depending on the severity of your hypohidrosis, your doctor may recommend two appointments instead of one.   

Experiencing Hyperhidrosis? Schedule Your MiraDry Treatment Consultation Today!

Are you tired of excessive underarm sweat? 

Not only can it make life uncomfortable, but it can also ruin relationships, clothes, business deals, and your confidence. If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from excessively sweaty underarms, or hyperhidrosis, you know the impact this can have on your life. 

Fortunately, there is a permanent solution.

With a satisfaction rate of more than 90%, MiraDry is a one-of-a-kind non-invasive treatment option for those that suffer from overly active sweat and odor glands in their underarms. Not only is it effective, but it is also permanent. 

Learn more about MiraDry at New York Metropolitan & Aesthetic Center by scheduling your consultation today.

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