MiraDry® – Permanent Sweat Reduction

Do you have sweat on your hands, feet or armpits due to heat, stress, anxiety — or sometimes for no particular reason? Does your perspiration last all day and feel difficult to control? Do you wonder why this is happening to you?

Sweating is an essential process that allows our bodies to function properly. Imagine the consequences if we didn’t sweat at all — our bodies wouldn’t be able to regulate temperature or eliminate waste effectively.

We have around 3 million sweat glands across our body, most of which are concentrated in sensitive areas like the hands, feet, and armpits.

Types of Sweat Glands

There are two types of sweat glands: eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine glands make up two-thirds of our sweat glands and are mainly located on the hands, feet, back, chest, and face. These glands produce sweat that doesn’t have an odor and serve to regulate our body temperature.

Apocrine glands make up one-third of our sweat glands and are found in the armpits, around the nipples, and the anus. Apocrine sweat contains the same elements as eccrine sweat — mineral salts, lactic acid, and water — but also includes lipids (fat), pheromones, ammonia, and urea, which can cause body odor. Bacteria on the skin break down these components and worsen the smell.

Impact of Excessive Sweating

When sweat glands are overactive, they can interfere with daily life, sometimes even disturbing those around you. Perspiration can be a normal response with no underlying cause, but when driven by a health issue or other factors, it can become excessive and difficult to control.

Chronic Hyperhidrosis

While it’s normal to sweat during exercise, in hot environments, or when feeling sick or anxious, people with chronic hyperhidrosis may sweat excessively even at rest. This can lead to dehydration — losing up to 3 liters of sweat water per day — and can also contribute to skin problems like heat rash, warts, fungal infections (mycoses), eczema, and plantar warts on the feet.

The Treatment

The areas to be treated are first disinfected. Iodine is then applied directly to the skin to help identify the most active areas. It is important to shave your armpits 48 hours before the treatment.

One of our nurses will administer local anesthesia to ensure you feel comfortable throughout the session. You will hardly feel anything during the procedure.

A temporary tattoo is applied to mark your skin and help guide the clinician in positioning the MiraDry® device.

Once the MiraDry® system is activated, you will feel a gentle suction. Thermal energy is then delivered for a specific period of time to target and eliminate both eccrine and apocrine sweat glands. Throughout the treatment, a built-in cooling system protects your skin and keeps you comfortable.

Follow-Up and Expected Effects

Most patients describe the procedure as painless, with little to no downtime. Thanks to the local anesthesia administered beforehand, you will remain comfortable throughout the session. Most people can return to their regular activities, including work, immediately after treatment. Exercise can typically be resumed within a few days.

It is common to experience some swelling, numbness, bruising, or sensitivity in the underarm area for a few days following the procedure.

Our Consultation

Here at infinium, every consultation is done with a complete skin analysis and in-depth detail. With the help of a 3 step program, we will create a unique treatment plan for you. We are proud to offer you the best technologies and treatments available in today’s market.

To provide you with the best treatment options that respect your budget. We promise to offer you the absolute best options for you.

Our Technologies

Our team of professionals are aware that it is impossible to treat all skin conditions with just one technology. This is why we have acquired over 40 technologies, to make sure you experience better services and results.

Security

All of our machines are safe, approved and regulated by Health Canada and supported by studies. Our team uses the safest techniques during the injections of neuromodulators and fillers.

Our Modern Clinic

In the beauty industry, the best results depend on the machines that are used and also on the experts. Today, technologies and techniques evolve extremely fast. To improve our services and results, we use the most advanced and modern machines on today’s market.