miraDry

Patients who suffer from the embarrassment of excessive sweating can feel helpless or embarrassed. Dr. Courtney provides miraDry to provide relief for his patients who are looking for a solution to damp or wet underarms.

miraDry is the first and only FDA-cleared procedure to permanently reduce excessive sweat. It delivers controlled electromagnetic energy pulses to the underarm area to effectively stop the underarm sweat glands from producing, providing long-lasting results and dryness.

Whether you sweat excessively or your sweating is less substantial, miraDry helps you embrace life to the fullest without the embarrassment or worry about underarm sweat and/or odor getting in the way.

Who is a Suitable Candidate for miraDry?

Men or women who are looking for a solution to excessive underarm sweating are likely candidates for miraDry. Ideal candidates meet the following requirements:

You are in good health
Are not pregnant
Do not have a pacemaker or other electronic implant
Have auxiliary hyperhidrosis
Are not taking certain medications, such as Accutane (isotretinoin), and have not taken the drug in the past six months
Are bothered or embarrassed by underarm sweat outbreaks
Find they need to frequently reapply antiperspirant

What is the miraDry Treatment Like?

During your miraDry treatment, your underarms will be numbed with a topical cream. You will lie back on a comfortable bed for about an hour while the treatment is performed. The miraDry device is applied, and it delivers controlled electromagnetic energy to the underarm area to kill the sweat glands there. Because your body has many other sweat glands, this is not dangerous.

Because there are no incisions required, there is no downtime after miraDry treatment. Patients can return to their usual activities immediately.

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The Benefits of miraDry

Clinical studies show that people who have undergone miraDry treatments experienced an 82 percent reduction in underarm sweat. Other benefits of this procedure include:

Clinically proven to provide an 82 percent reduction in underarm sweat
Non-invasive
Painless
Requires no chemicals to achieve results
No downtime
Results in no more underarm odor
Achieves immediate and lasting results
Safely eliminates the sweat glands in the area

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FAQ

Do I need my underarm sweat glands?

Your body contains more than four million sweat glands. Only two percent are located in the underarms. The body can cool itself effectively with the remaining sweat glands in the body.

How many miraDry treatments will I need?

Typically, two treatments given two months apart achieve the best results.

Are there any side effects?

The miraDry procedure is very low risk. Side effects may include minor soreness or swelling at the treatment site, which will resolve in a few weeks. Patients will also lose underarm hair. Short-term alteration of the sensation in the skin of the underarms or upper arms is a less frequent side effect. Those who experience it find it gradually disappears.

Excessive Sweating: Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is a medical term for excessive sweating. Hyperhidrosis affects various body areas, such as underarms, palms, soles of feet, face, chest, or groin. Excessive sweating does not pose a risk to physical health, but those who live with heavy underarm sweat experience ongoing emotional stress due to embarrassment, anxiety, and constant worry.

Symptoms of Hyperhidrosis

The symptoms that may indicate you have hyperhidrosis include:
You avoid specific actions or activities, such as exercising or participating in social events, as you are worried about excess sweat.
You have feelings of isolation due to your condition.
You worry about body odor.
You bring extra clothing to work if your shirt or top becomes soaked with sweat.
You have tried to resolve excessive sweating by applying the most potent, clinical-grade antiperspirants without success.
You feel withdrawn from taking part in social events due to worries about excessive sweating.
You take frequent showers and change your clothes due to excessive sweating.

What Causes Hyperhidrosis?

The cause of hyperhidrosis is unknown but may be associated with the nerves that control sweat production. When inherited through your family line, primary hyperhidrosis typically starts to appear during childhood, worsening during puberty, and affects women more often than men. “Secondary hyperhidrosis” is more common and can be triggered by several environmental and physical factors, including:

Pregnancy
Menopause
Anxiety
Nervousness
A side effect of medication
Hypoglycemia
Thyroid issues
Infections
Some health conditions
Excessive alcohol consumption

miraDry: Advanced Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweat

Rather than living with this uncomfortable and embarrassing condition, miraDry can resolve excessive underarm sweat in the long term. This FDA-approved treatment treats the condition at the source – the overactive sweat glands in the underarm area.

Freedom from Hyperhidrosis

Those with hyperhidrosis are constantly worried about suddenly soaking their clothing with underarm sweat at the most inconvenient times, whether in an important meeting, job interview, during workouts, or on a night out. The impact on the individual often leads to anxiety and withdrawal from social activities. If you have hyperhidrosis, we urge you to learn more about how Dr. Courtney can help you live a happier, more confident life with a simple, fast miraDry treatment. The treatment does not affect your overall health because you have millions of sweat glands. This treatment has the added benefit of removing underarm hair follicles and has an easy recovery.

Why Choose Dr. Courtney?

Dr. Courtney is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is a leader in the aesthetic field who is known for his caring, personalized approach to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals. He understands how difficult it can be for patients who experience embarrassing, excessive underarm sweating. Dr. Courtney educates his patients about their options and ensures they are fully prepared for their treatments at his state-of-the-art, welcoming practice. Call us today or contact us online to schedule your consultation about innovative, effective, and safe miraDry treatments.