How Does miraDry® Work to Reduce Sweat?

How Does miraDry® Work to Reduce Sweat?

This technology uses electromagnetic energy that targets the sweat glands in the underarms. This energy transforms into heat when it contacts sweat glands and hair follicles. The heat selectively deactivates these glands, so they no longer produce sweat. At the same time, it deactivates oil glands that cause an underarm odor. It also stops follicles from growing new hairs, reducing your need for underarm hair removal. Less sweat leads to a feeling of freedom from the stress of worrying about noticeable underarm stains or unpleasant smells. 

What is it Like Getting miraDry® Treatment?

We will use numbing medication to prevent you from feeling discomfort during your treatment. You may feel suction as the handheld device lifts the skin to expose more sweat glands to treatment. The handpiece also cools the skin to prevent it from feeling too much heat. Treatment usually takes less than an hour, although the pre-treatment numbing can take about 20 minutes. 

How Soon Will I See Results From miraDry®?

The electromagnetic energy from miraDry® immediately deactivates sweat glands. Most people notice less sweat and odor as soon as the day after treatment. You will also see that over time, your treated hairs will not grow back. While other treatments can take two weeks or more to take effect, miraDry® offers same-day results so you can start enjoying life without hyperhidrosis right away. 

How Long Do miraDry® Results Last?

Your deactivated sweat glands have lost the ability to produce sweat. Your results should give you a lifetime of less sweating, less odor, and less stress. The hair removal results are also long-lasting, although a few stray hairs can regrow over time. The initial cost of miraDry® is usually more than offset by the lifetime of saving on other treatments. After miraDry®, most people can leave excessive sweating behind and forget that hyperhidrosis bothered them. 

How Safe is miraDry®?

Some people wonder if stopping underarm sweating could cause harmful effects. In reality, underarm sweat makes up only about 2% of your overall sweat, and it does not help to cool you off much. Your other sweat glands will have no trouble managing their regular job, while your out-of-control underarm sweat glands no longer cause problems. The electromagnetic energy used in miraDry® is safe for all skin types and tones.