MiraDry®
Effective, Long-Term Treatments for Excess Underarm Sweat, Hair, and Odour in Yorkville, Toronto
Is excessive sweating impacting your quality of life? Excessive perspiration can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. For people who have hyperhidrosis, a condition that occurs when your body produces more sweat than is necessary to regulate your temperature, abnormal sweating is an issue that can occur throughout their life, if left untreated. MiraDry® from Toronto dermatologist Dr. Nowell Solish in Yorkville is an innovative solution. This is the first topical, FDA-cleared and Health Canada-approved, thermal treatment that provides a dramatic reduction in excessive underarm sweat and odour for good. It targets the sweat glands on the underarm (axilla) area.
If you would like to learn more about miraDry® in Toronto for underarm sweat reduction, contact Dermatologist Dr. Nowell Solish. Request a consultation, or call our office at 416 964 8888.
What is miraDry®?
MiraDry® is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that is designed to reduce excessive, unwanted sweating on the underarms. This treatment uses thermal energy to get rid of bothersome underarm sweat glands. The localized heat from the MiraDry® treatment removes the glands, in a process known as thermolysis. Your quality of life can be significantly improved when you no longer need to worry about excessive sweating.
What are the Benefits of miraDry®?
MiraDry® provides quick results, provides a dramatic reduction in sweat and odor, is a non-invasive in-office procedure, has minimal downtime, and is toxin-free. Patients can expect a significant reduction in sweating within only one to two sessions. Clinical studies show there may be an 82% sweat reduction. There are no surgical incisions or cuts involved.
Who is a Good Candidate for miraDry®?
This treatment is ideal for those who want a non-invasive treatment to reduce excessive sweating or those who have axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating). It is not recommended for those with certain medical conditions or sensitive skin types. This can be a good option for patients seeking a longer-lasting alternative to Botox® for sweating.
What Can I Expect During the miraDry® Treatment?
The procedure typically takes around one to two hours to be completed. The treatment is non-invasive. Handpieces are placed on the skin to produce heat. MiraDry® then gets rid of sweat and odor glands. The thermal energy application will also remove unwanted underarm hair of all colours while the surrounding skin is protected by cooling waves.
Underarm skin is first cleansed and numbed with local anesthesia then a handpiece is applied directly to the skin to deliver thermal energy. The device precisely delivers controlled electromagnetic energy beneath the underarm skin to the specific location of the sweat glands.
There is minimal recovery time and normal activity can typically be resumed on the same day. Within a few days, you can resume exercise. The elimination of the sweat glands on the underarm areas will not have any impact on body thermoregulation and the normal sweating that occurs on other body parts will not be prevented.
If you would like to learn more or discuss how miraDry® could be a solution for you, feel free to book a consultation with Kleo and Dr. Solish.
Will There Be Any Side Effects or Recovery Time After My miraDry® Treatment?
There may be some mild, temporary side effects such as swelling, redness, tenderness, and discomfort after miraDry®. These short-term side effects resolve quickly. There is little to no downtime. The results are instant and are expected to last for good, since the sweat glands are not believed to grow back, but more than one treatment may be required to optimize results. Patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure. It may be best to avoid heavy lifting, running, or exercise for at least one week after a session.
Dr. Nowell Solish
Dr. Solish is a renowned specialist in the field of cosmetic dermatology and dermatologic surgery. He was one of Canada's first cosmetic dermatologists to use injectable BOTOX. Dr. Solish is the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at the University of Toronto. He is also published in peer-reviewed journals, and lectures regularly on dermatologic surgery techniques worldwide.
Which Other Aesthetic Treatments Are Available Aside from miraDry®?
Dr. Nowell Solish provides a variety of cosmetic procedures for the face and body. Botox® is a treatment for dynamic wrinkles that helps reduce moderate to severe wrinkles associated with repetitive or habitual facial movements. Hyaluronic acid facial fillers such as Juvederm® treat wrinkles or facial contours by adding volume or fullness where they are injected. We offer a variety of fat reduction options such as CoolSculpting®, LipoSonix® fat reduction, and VANQUISH fat removal, and non-surgical skin tightening with Thermage™, Ultherapy, and EXILIS ELITE, along with Belkyra® to sculpt the jawline by reducing double chin fat.
Photo Gallery
As a leading dermatologist, both in medical as well as cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Solish's opinion is sought after by a wide range of news organizations and publications. The Photo Gallery contains a short sample of some before and after results performed by Dr. Solish as an expert in his filed.
*Individual Results May Vary