Excessive underarm sweating can be embarrassing and ruin clothes. Deodorant and antiperspirants can only do so much to control underarm sweat in people with hyperhidrosis. That is why patients across the Midwest turn to medically proven treatments to reduce sweating, such as miraDry. This non-invasive medical treatment uses thermal energy to permanently reduce sweat glands and body hair.

Most patients have between 1 to 3 miraDry treatment sessions. Each treatment session is spaced about 3 months apart. At Zelko Aesthetics in Milwaukee, hyperhidrosis treatments with miraDry take less than 30 minutes to perform. A handheld device uses gentle heat to break down sweat gland molecules. A special built-in cooling system keeps your skin cool during treatment, so there is no pain.

MiraDry has no downtime or recovery period. Simple aftercare instructions are provided during your appointment at Zelko Aesthetics. Use of an antibacterial soap without fragrance may be recommended for up to 2 weeks after the miraDry procedure. Your provider at Zelko Aesthetics is also likely to advise that you stop using antiperspirant or deodorant for 2 weeks after treatment. Try to avoid wearing tight clothing to prevent irritation, as skin may be temporarily more sensitive for the first week or two after miraDry.

miraDry permanently kills sweat glands in the target area. Not all sweat glands that are treated will be destroyed, as the ability to sweat to cool yourself down is a vital part of how the human body self-regulates temperature, so we want to keep some sweat glands. Since people with hyperhidrosis have overactive sweat production, the remaining glands are enough to keep the body cool. Once treated, the sweat glands are unlikely to come back.

MiraDry may have some initial side effects. These include temporary redness, swelling, tingling, and tenderness at the treatment site. Side effects should dissipate in a few days to a few weeks.

miraDry is safe and equally effective for both men and women of all ethnicities, skin types, and levels of sweating

MiraDry reviews are consistently positive. It’s a treatment that truly improves patients’ quality of life. It is estimated to be effective in more than 90% of patients that are treated, according to 2012 data from the University of British Columbia.

With this remarkable sweat reduction treatment, you can finally take control of excessive perspiration once and for all. When life gets busy, it is nice to know you have one less thing to worry about. Excessive armpit sweating is no longer a source of embarrassment and discomfort, once you have the proper medical treatment for sweating.

Insurance does not cover the miraDry procedure. While it may be related to certain medical conditions, excessive sweating is more of a cosmetic concern. You may visit our Specials page to see if you are eligible for any cosmetic surgery discounts to reduce the price of your miraDry treatment.