miraDry is the only noninvasive treatment that will free you from the bothersome problems of underarm sweat. By eliminating the sweat and odour glands, you can feel confident that your underarms will remain dry in any situation.
Find out more about miraDry and our excessive sweat treatment in the information below. Or get in touch and book a consultation to discuss your concerns and treatment plan specific to you.
Benefits of miraDry
- Effective Reduction of Sweat: miraDry provides a long-lasting reduction in underarm sweating by targeting and eliminating sweat glands in the treated area. Many patients experience a significant decrease in sweat production after just one or two treatment sessions.
- Improved Confidence: By reducing underarm sweating, miraDry can help individuals feel more confident and comfortable in social and professional settings. It can alleviate anxiety and embarrassment associated with visible sweat stains and odor.
- Convenience: miraDry is a non-invasive procedure performed at Brisbane Skin. It typically requires minimal downtime, allowing patients to resume their normal activities shortly after treatment.
- Permanent Results: The sweat glands targeted and eliminated by miraDry do not regenerate, providing a permanent reduction in underarm sweating. This eliminates the need for ongoing treatments or maintenance sessions.
- Reduction in Underarm Odour: In addition to reducing sweat production, miraDry can also decrease underarm odour by eliminating the bacteria that thrive in moist environments.
- Minimal Side Effects: miraDry is generally well-tolerated, with minimal side effects such as temporary swelling, bruising, or numbness in the treated area. These effects typically resolve within a few days to weeks following the procedure.
- Quick Treatment Sessions: miraDry treatments are typically completed within one hour, making it a convenient option for individuals with busy schedules.
- Hair Reduction: In addition to reducing sweat glands, miraDry can also target and reduce underarm hair, resulting in smoother underarms.
How It Works!
- MiraDry uses microwave electromagnetic energy to target your sweat glands
- MiraDry does not use any harmful toxins, nor does it use radiation to treat your underarms
- Dynamic cooling of your epidermis, or upper layers of your skin, keeps this layer protected whilst underlying sweat glands are eliminated
- Each treatment takes less than 60 minutes to perform
- Two treatments are advised, 3 months apart
- Once treatment is completed, you will notice an average sweat reduction of 80% PERMANENTLY!
- Treatments are safe, effective and above all PERMANENT!
Expected Results
Overall, miraDry provides effective and lasting results for individuals seeking to manage excessive underarm sweating and improve their quality of life. However, individual experiences may vary, and it’s essential to consult with a qualified healthcare provider to determine suitability for the procedure and manage expectations regarding results.
miraDry Excessive Sweating Treatment
What happens during a miraDry treatment?
miraDry works by delivery precisely controlled electromagnetic energy to the underarm area, permanently eliminating the sweat glands that are the source of the problem.
A customised treatment plan will be created for each armpit, based on the placement of your sweat glands. Your underarms will be numbed with topical and local anaesthetic prior to the treatment to ensure your comfort. Then your dermatologist or specialist nurse will use the miraDry handpick to deliver energy that heats the sweat glands until they are destroyed.
You might experience a sensation of pressure, warmth and even an occasional ‘hot spot’ moment. This lasts very briefly. When we ask patients at Brisbane Skin to describe their level of discomfort on a scale of one to ten most rated it at a two.
When your treatment is complete, you might feel a little sore. You may be given prescription pain medications, steroids and icepacks to alleviate your discomfort. The majority of our patients return to work and other normal activities the next day.
Our miraDry protocol involves 2 treatment sessions spaced 3 months apart.
Immediately after treatment, our patients report a dramatic, lasting reduction of excess underarm sweating. Results vary from patient to patient, although many patients report a permanent reduction of sweat levels by about 80%. miraDry is also an effective treatment for some patients with body odour related to sweating from the armpits.
Side effects of treatments for hyperhidrosis
Thanks to the training and experience of the dermatologists at Brisbane Skin, a miraDry treatment for excessive sweating is an effective medical solution to a troublesome problem. Side effects such as swelling, localised soreness and altered sensation in the skin of the armpits and/or upper arms can occur, though they are temporary and generally easily tolerated until they resolve themselves.
How does miraDry eliminate my sweat glands?
Step 01
miraDry’s unique microwave energy is focused in the region of the sweat glands.
Step 02
Differences in the fat and the dermis causes a local area of energy, in turn causing reflection of energy, resulting in controlled heating.
Step 03
Upper layer of skin is cooled while sweat glands are eliminated via continued heating. Sweat glands do not grow back after they are destroyed, resulting in permanent sweat reduction.
Make An Appointment
Is your sweating problem holding you back? Are you self-conscious about underarm wetness? Does excessive perspiration make you feel less confident at work and in social situations? Do you have any questions about sweating problems that you’d like answered?
If so, we can help.
You can reach Brisbane Skin’s team of experts by phone during business hours on 07 3160 3330 or use the contact form on this page to learn what our skilled dermatologists can do to relieve you of the discomfort and embarrassment of excess sweating so you can enjoy every aspect of life to the fullest.