MiraDry
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miraDry, is the trademark name of a non-invasive microwave-based technology for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis created by Miramar Labs in 2003 and FDA Cleared in 2011.
Axillary hyperhidrosis, or excessive underarm sweat, is a medical condition where the sweat glands are overactive, producing more sweat than is needed to cool the body.
miraDry is the first treatment option that destroys sweat glands in the axilla (underarms) without surgery, prescription medication or continual treatment for the patients lifespan.
The treatment is currently offered in both the US and Japan.
hyperhidrosis
. For perspective, microwaves lie between radio frequency
and lasers on the electromagnetic spectrum
. Microwave energy is suited to address hyperhidrosis because it can penetrate to the dermal-fat interface where sweat glands reside.
Due to the microwave frequency chosen, device design, and the electromagnetic properties of skin and fat, constructive interference occurs and creates a Focal Energy Zone at the interface. The energy generates heat which results in thermolysis of the sweat glands.
In parallel, a continuous hydro-ceramic cooling system protects the dermis while heat continues to spread down into the region where sweat glands reside, resulting in cellular thermolysis. Sweat glands do not regenerate, so once destroyed, the excess sweat glands are permanently disabled.
Axillary hyperhidrosis, or excessive underarm sweat, is a medical condition where the sweat glands are overactive, producing more sweat than is needed to cool the body.
miraDry is the first treatment option that destroys sweat glands in the axilla (underarms) without surgery, prescription medication or continual treatment for the patients lifespan.
The treatment is currently offered in both the US and Japan.
Cellular Thermolysis of Sweat Glands
miraDry utilizes microwave energy, a form of electromagnetic energy, for the reduction or removal of sweat glands and hair follicles in the treatment of aesthetic, topical, and subcutaneous skin conditions. The current product use is for the treatment of axillaryAxillary
Axillary means "related to the axilla "."Axillary" may refer to:* Axillary artery* Axillary vein* Axillary nerve* Axillary bud...
hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature.-Classification:Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body...
. For perspective, microwaves lie between radio frequency
Radio frequency
Radio frequency is a rate of oscillation in the range of about 3 kHz to 300 GHz, which corresponds to the frequency of radio waves, and the alternating currents which carry radio signals...
and lasers on the electromagnetic spectrum
Electromagnetic spectrum
The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. The "electromagnetic spectrum" of an object is the characteristic distribution of electromagnetic radiation emitted or absorbed by that particular object....
. Microwave energy is suited to address hyperhidrosis because it can penetrate to the dermal-fat interface where sweat glands reside.
Due to the microwave frequency chosen, device design, and the electromagnetic properties of skin and fat, constructive interference occurs and creates a Focal Energy Zone at the interface. The energy generates heat which results in thermolysis of the sweat glands.
In parallel, a continuous hydro-ceramic cooling system protects the dermis while heat continues to spread down into the region where sweat glands reside, resulting in cellular thermolysis. Sweat glands do not regenerate, so once destroyed, the excess sweat glands are permanently disabled.