Each arm pit will take approximately 30 minutes to treat, and the procedure takes approximately 2 hours from start to finish.

The numbing technique creates a “cooling pillow”, which acts as a buffer between the skin and the nerves. This provides a more complete and even blocking of the nerves, making the procedure comfortable and pain free. Once the numbing fluid dissipates, patients will experience tenderness and soreness of the treated area. This can be treated with Tylenol or Ibuprofen.

Some localized soreness or swelling is normal, and typically clears within a few weeks. Some patients have temporary, short-term altered sensation in the skin of their underarms or upper arms, which gradually disappears[24].

Actually, yes. The body contains over four million sweat glands, and only about 2% of them are located in the underarm areas. Eliminating this 2% does not affect the body’s ability to cool itself[26].

No. The underarm sweat glands do not regenerate once they have been destroyed[26].

Because the sweat glands don’t regenerate or grow back[26] the reduction or elimination of the sweat production achieved with miraDry® is long-term.

Yes! Clinical studies have concluded a reduction of sweat by 82% and odor by 89%, on average[24] after 2 procedures.

No, miraDry® Has Not Shown to Cause Compensatory Sweating!

The body contains over four million sweat glands, and around 2% are located in the underarm areas[27]. Eliminating just 2% of a patient’s sweat glands does not affect the body’s ability to cool itself, nor does it result in compensatory sweating elsewhere in the body to make up for the lack of sweat production in the underarm area.

miraDry® treatments work by disabling the eccrine glands in the underarms, and not the nerves that stimulate sweating. Following treatment, the body continues to signal to the nerves to initiate sweating, however the eccrine glands will not be able to produce sweat. These glands do not regenerate[26].

If the nerves were damaged, the signals would be redirected to other areas, which would result in compensatory sweating. However, with the way miraDry® works, this is not the case.

Insurance coverage for miraDry® procedures is entirely dependent on the patient’s individual insurance plan. In our experience at WIFH, miraDry® is not covered by most insurance plans, even with a diagnosis of hyperhidrosis.

Following an initial complimentary consultation to determine if miraDry® is a suitable treatment for the patient, at WIFH the cost of a first-time miraDry® procedure is $2,150. We typically recommend patients to complete two treatments for best results. We have a two-treatment package for $4,300.

Results do vary from person to person, however, on average patients achieve an 82% reduction in sweat and odor production with two treatments. Should a patient choose to have only one treatment done initially and then opt to have a second miraDry® treatment for further reduction later, they would be subject to the single-treatment pricing.

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At WIFH, we have had many patients successfully use their company’s HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (flexible spending account) plans to help pay for their miraDry® procedures. Patients may also finance treatments using Care Credit, a medical finance company offering 12, 18 and 24 month no interest finance plans for those who qualify. Patients may apply by visiting this link or by calling 800.365.8295.