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miraDry vs. Botox: Which is Best for Stopping Excessive Underarm Sweat?

For millions of Americans, the serious problem of excessive underarm sweat can interfere with all aspects of daily life. When an individual seeks treatment for this condition, a doctor often starts by recommending prescription-strength antiperspirant, often not very effective. For years, Botox injections have also been used to treat individuals with hyperhidrosis, but results of the procedure lack permanence. In 2011, the FDA officially cleared the miraDry system to treat auxiliary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweat). It remains the only FDA-cleared non-surgical device to treat excessive underarm sweat and in 2015, miraDry was also FDA-cleared for the reduction of underarm odor, as well!

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Botox for Underarm Sweat Reduction

Previously, patients suffering from excessive underarm sweat had to rely on BOTOX® Cosmetic to reduce underarm sweat. During the procedure, the patient receives 10-15 injections to the underarm area, temporarily blocking the secretion of the chemical that controls the sweat glands. This underarm sweat treatment is temporary and requires repeated injections, discomfort, and ongoing expense. Although Botox is considered safe for underarm use, it is not cleared by the FDA.

miraDry for Underarm Sweat Reduction

The miraDry procedure is a non-surgical, clinically-proven and FDA-cleared to reduce underarm sweat, odor and hair using thermal energy. Most miraDry patients experience immediate results with as little as a single one-hour treatment, with little to no downtime. Some patients suffering from auxillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweat) will often require a second follow-up treatment. As sweat glands in the treated areas are gone for good, miraDry offers a permanent reduction of excess sweat with lasting efficacy.

miraDry® works by delivering precisely controlled electromagnetic energy to the underarm area, destroying the underarm sweat glands so that they are no longer able to produce sweat. As an added bonus, the electromagnetic energy also treats a significant amount of the oil glands that produce underarm odor, as well as a significant amount of the hair follicles in the underarm area after just one treatment.

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To learn more, schedule your consultation with Dr. Schwartz by filling out the form on this page or by calling his practice at 913-451-8346. Premier Vein & Body by Schwartz serves patients throughout the Kansas City metro.

Benefits of miraDry For Underarm Sweat Reduction

Long-lasting reduction of underarm sweat
Non-surgical, one hour treatment
Associated reduction of associated underarm odor (82%)
Associated reduction of underarm hair on all skin colors and types (70%)
Toxin-free treatment
Reduction of underarm stains in clothing
Cost effective compared to Botox treatments or ongoing dry cleaning of stained shirts

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Read from real patients about their experiences with Dr. Schwartz and his team at Premier Vein & Body by Schwartz.

It was a good experience. Taylor walked me through exactly what would happen and how things would feel along the process. That help put me at ease about the whole process.

The staff is very attentive, friendly and caring. Dr. Schwartz is the best doctor in the Kansas State area. He is professional and knows what he is doing. I am very pleased with the results and will continue to see him for all my vein and body needs.

Very pleased with services and procedures I will definitely recommend your office to my friends who need and want their vein problems solved.

Very professional service, explained treatments very thoroughly and felt like I mattered as a patient. I will definitely go back and I will recommend to my friends and family. I was treated with courtesy and respect.

Premier Vein & Body by Schwartz was one of the first physicians to offer the miraDry treatment in the Kansas City area. To learn more about the miraDry underarm sweat treatment in Kansas City, schedule your consultation by filling out the form on this page or by calling the practice at (913) 451-8346. Premier Vein & Body by Schwartz serves patients throughout the entire Kansas City metro area.

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