The miraDry System For Excessive Sweating Dramatically Improves Lives

By Phillip J. Chang, MD

It's an amazing thing to see how people's lives are changed dramatically through a relatively simple procedure. I'm talking about the miraDry System, which is used to treat excessive sweating.

Aesthetica Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center is now one of the first plastic surgery practices in the region to offer miraDry. The treatment, which has been approved by the FDA, provides a dramatic improvement in quality of life for those who suffer from this debilitating condition.

It's a more common problem than you'd think. About three people in 10 suffer from excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis. This condition negatively affects people's lives in a variety of ways.

People usually suffer silently because they are embarrassed and don't know where to turn for help. By the time they come to my office, they've usually tried every antiperspirant on the market. Even the best ones only temporarily disable the sweat glands for short periods of time.

Let me tell you about the experience of one of my patients. Bettina suffered from excessive underarm sweat since she was a teenager. She had constant sweat stains under her armpits and was desperate for relief. She was ashamed, self-conscious and frustrated by this condition.

Bettina had her first miraDry treatment in July and a second treatment in December. She recently told me the results have been nothing short of life changing.

“It's been a great relief not to worry anymore about sweat stains and odor,” she said. “It's also allowed me to wear tight shirts and silk blouses without worrying that I would sweat through my clothes. Now I have no more anxiety.”

The miraDry treatment itself is non-invasive and is performed in the office. Patients may experience slight discomfort during the procedure, so a local anesthetic is used to numb the area. There is little downtime, so patients can go about their normal routines almost immediately.

According to clinical studies, miraDry provides up to 82 percent improvement after just two treatments. The full treatment plan requires at least two procedures to maximize results.

I regularly hear from delighted patients who say that the procedure not only met but also exceeded their expectations. Bettina said she recommends the miraDry System to everyone with excessive sweating, and so do I.