Is miraDry® or BOTOX® a Better Treatment for Sweating?

Excessive underarm sweating, also called hyperhidrosis, is a medical condition that affects millions of men and women in the U.S. Fortunately, there are now several treatment options for excessive underarm sweating that can reduce symptoms and help you feel more confident and comfortable.

Two of the most popular treatments for excessive sweating are miraDry® and BOTOX®. Find out which could be the best treatment option for you with this quick and easy comparison.

Benefits and Drawbacks of miraDry for Sweating

[pullquote]Both miraDry and BOTOX can be effective hyperhidrosis treatments. While miraDry costs more upfront, its results generally last much longer than with BOTOX.[/pullquote]

MiraDry is an FDA-cleared treatment for excessive underarm sweating that uses electromagnetic energy to disable targeted sweat glands without damaging surrounding tissue. Most people only need one miraDry treatment to see optimal sweat reduction, and the results can be long-lasting.

The main drawback to miraDry vs. BOTOX for sweating is that miraDry generally costs more upfront, but it can last longer than BOTOX.

Benefits and Drawbacks of BOTOX for Sweating

BOTOX is also FDA-cleared for excessive underarm sweating, though it works differently than miraDry. BOTOX works by blocking the nerve signals that tell sweat glands to produce sweat, thus significantly reducing the amount of perspiration in your underarm area.

The main drawback to BOTOX for sweating is that most people require additional treatments every 4 to 14 months to maintain their results.

For more information about miraDry or BOTOX or to schedule a consultation, please contact us online or call our Fairhope office at 251-929-7850.

Author: Dr. James Koehler

A board-certified cosmetic surgeon in Fairhope, AL, Dr. James Koehler earned his MD from the University of Alabama and completed several post-doctoral residencies, internships and fellowships. He returned to Alabama to be closer to family and serve patients in the local community with a full range of cosmetic surgery procedures for the face, breast and body.