Sweating is the body’s natural way of controlling body temperature. Underarm sweat, or excessive sweating, is produced by a group of glands in the armpit called apocrine glands. These glands release oily sweat that contains pheromones, which are chemical substances that affect other people’s behavior. Sweat also has a strong odor due to bacteria on the skin breaking down proteins and fats into acids. Miradry uses microwave energy to deliver heat deep into the fat cells under the arm. The fat cells die off and shrink, resulting in less sweat production. This process can take months to finish but will be well worth it because it will reduce your underarm sweat significantly while not affecting any other area of your body.

How long does miradry take to work?

It may take up to 2-3 months for the treatment to be effective. Miradry has been proven to reduce underarm sweat by over 80% for up to 2 months after the treatment. Miradry is safe, but it does not work for everyone. You must be willing and able to follow through with regular treatments until you see a noticeable change in your underarm sweat. This can take several months, depending on your body’s response. If you are new to miradry and are not yet seeing results, it is recommended that you continue with the treatment at least two times a week until you start seeing results. If you do not see results after 3-4 treatments, then it is likely that your body will not respond well enough to this new technology.

If you are unwilling to continue with this treatment, you can try miradry under the arm, but it will not be as effective.

How often do I have to treat my underarm?

It would help if you treated your underarm twice a week for the first month, then once a week for the next month, and then once every two weeks after that. If you are new to miradry and you do not see results after 3-4 treatments, then it is recommended that you continue with the treatment at least two times a week until you start seeing results. If you do not see results after 3-4 treatments, then it is likely that your body will not respond well enough to this new technology. If you are unwilling to continue with this treatment, you can try miradry under the arm, but it will not be as effective. After 2 months of treatments, if your underarm sweat has significantly decreased and is no longer visible without wearing shirts or bathing suits, then you may stop treatments.