Freedom from Excessive Sweating
Permanent solution for excessive underarm sweating with miraDry®, the clinically proven FDA-approved, non-surgical treatment that eliminates sweat and odor glands with lasting results.
The Benefits of miraDry for Hyperhidrosis
Excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis) can significantly impact your quality of life, affecting your confidence, clothing choices, and social comfort. At Pacific Clinic in Bellevue, our miraDry treatment offers a permanent solution with numerous benefits:
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating beyond what’s needed for normal body temperature regulation. This condition affects approximately 4.8% of the U.S. population, or about 16.8 million people, causing significant physical and emotional discomfort.
Types of Hyperhidrosis
At Pacific Clinic, we specialize in treating axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis with MiraDry, a revolutionary FDA-cleared technology that permanently eliminates the sweat and odor glands in the underarm area.
The Impact of Hyperhidrosis
Living with hyperhidrosis can significantly affect your quality of life in numerous ways:
MiraDry offers a permanent solution to these challenges, freeing you from the constant worry associated with excessive underarm sweating.
How miraDry Works
MiraDry is a revolutionary, FDA-cleared device that uses precise microwave energy to target and eliminate sweat and odor glands in the underarm area. This non-invasive technology permanently removes these glands while leaving surrounding tissues unaffected.
The miraDry Difference
Unlike temporary solutions such as antiperspirants, Botox injections, or prescription medications, MiraDry offers a permanent solution to hyperhidrosis. Your body contains approximately 2-4 million sweat glands, with only about 2% located in your underarms. MiraDry eliminates these underarm sweat glands while leaving the rest of your body’s cooling system intact, allowing for normal temperature regulation.
The miraDry system works through a process called thermolysis:
As an added benefit, MiraDry also reduces underarm hair by approximately 70% regardless of hair color, as the same energy that targets sweat glands affects hair follicles in the treatment area.
The MiraDry Treatment Process
What to Expect After MiraDry
miraDry provides immediate, significant, and permanent results for underarm sweating, odor, and hair reduction. Here’s what you can expect following your treatment:
Satisfaction Rates
Clinical studies show that 90% of patients report significant improvement in their quality of life after miraDry treatment. In our practice, patient satisfaction is exceptionally high, with most reporting that they wish they had discovered this solution years earlier.
While one treatment provides outstanding results for most patients, those with severe hyperhidrosis may benefit from a second treatment for optimal outcomes.
How miraDry Compares to Other Treatments
When considering treatment for hyperhidrosis, it’s helpful to understand how MiraDry compares to other available options:
MiraDry
Botox Injections
Prescription Antiperspirants
Excessive underarm sweating can make everyday situations more difficult, from choosing clothes to feeling comfortable at work or in social settings. When antiperspirants and other temporary measures don’t provide enough control, miraDry® offers a non-surgical option designed to reduce underarm sweat and odor permanently.
At Pacific Clinic in Bellevue, treatment is provided within a physician-led practice founded by Dr. Amit Grover and Dr. Adriana Rosales, both experienced family medicine physicians with extensive procedural backgrounds. Pacific Clinic takes an individualized approach to excessive sweating, helping patients determine whether miraDry fits their symptoms, health history, and wellness treatment goals.
When Is Underarm Sweating Considered Excessive?
Sweating is a normal part of regulating body temperature, especially during exercise, warm weather, or stressful situations. Underarm sweating may become a concern when it occurs frequently without an obvious trigger or regularly interferes with clothing, work, social activities, or confidence.
Persistent sweating can have different causes, so an evaluation is useful before choosing treatment. Pacific Clinic can assess whether symptoms are consistent with primary underarm hyperhidrosis or whether another medical condition, medication, or contributing factor should be considered first.
Preparing for Your miraDry Treatment
A few simple steps can help prepare the underarms for treatment. Patients may be instructed to shave several days before their appointment, avoid deodorant or antiperspirant immediately before treatment, and wear a loose-fitting top that provides easy access to the underarm area.
Pacific Clinic will provide specific pre-treatment instructions based on the planned procedure. Following those directions helps ensure the treatment area is properly prepared and makes the appointment as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
Who May Not Be a Candidate for miraDry?
miraDry may not be appropriate for every patient. Treatment may need to be postponed or avoided for individuals with certain medical conditions, implanted electronic devices, active skin infections or irritation in the underarm area, or other health concerns that could affect treatment safety.
A consultation at Pacific Clinic includes a review of your medical history, current medications, and treatment area to determine whether miraDry is a suitable option. If another condition may be contributing to excessive sweating, we may recommend additional evaluation before proceeding with treatment.
Who Is a Good Candidate for miraDry?
miraDry is designed for people who experience excessive underarm sweating that affects daily comfort, clothing choices, or confidence. Many patients pursue treatment after discovering that antiperspirants, prescription products, or repeated injections only provide temporary relief.
You may be a good candidate for miraDry if you:
- Frequently notice visible underarm sweat even when you are not overheated
- Deal with sweat stains that limit your clothing choices
- Feel self-conscious raising your arms in social or professional situations
- Want a long-term solution rather than ongoing treatments
During your visit, a physician at Pacific Clinic will review your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals to determine whether miraDry is the right option for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, MiraDry is FDA-cleared and has been safely used in over 500,000 treatments worldwide. The procedure specifically targets sweat and odor glands while protecting surrounding tissues, providing a high safety profile. At Pacific Clinic, our physicians personally perform each treatment, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care.
Most patients achieve their desired results with just one MiraDry treatment, experiencing an average of 82% sweat reduction. However, individuals with severe hyperhidrosis may benefit from a second treatment, typically performed 3 months after the first. During your consultation, we’ll evaluate the severity of your condition and recommend the appropriate treatment plan.
Patient comfort is our priority. We use a comprehensive local anesthesia technique to thoroughly numb the treatment area before beginning the procedure. Most patients report feeling only pressure and some warming during treatment. Following the procedure, you may experience swelling, soreness, or numbness in the treated area, which typically resolves within a few days to a week.
No, MiraDry only targets the approximately 2% of your body’s sweat glands located in the underarms. The remaining 98% of your sweat glands throughout your body will continue to function normally, allowing for proper temperature regulation. You’ll still sweat normally in other areas of your body, just not excessively under your arms.
Most patients return to work and normal activities the day after treatment. We recommend avoiding intense exercise for a few days and applying ice to minimize swelling. Some patients, especially those with physically demanding jobs, may prefer to take 1-2 days off to allow initial swelling to subside.
Most patients experience mild, temporary side effects after miraDry treatment. Swelling, tenderness, numbness, and firmness in the underarm area are the most common and typically improve within several days to a few weeks. Your provider will give you aftercare instructions to help manage these effects and support recovery.
Clinical studies show that patients experience an average sweat reduction of about 82% after one miraDry treatment. Many individuals notice a significant decrease in sweating and odor shortly after the procedure. Some patients with more severe hyperhidrosis may benefit from a second treatment to achieve optimal results.
No, miraDry does not cause compensatory sweating in other areas of the body. The treatment targets only the sweat glands in the underarms, which represent a small percentage of the body’s total sweat glands. The remaining glands continue to function normally in regulating temperature.
A typical miraDry session takes about one hour to treat both underarms. This includes preparing the treatment area and administering local anesthesia to ensure patient comfort during the procedure. Most patients can return home shortly after treatment and resume normal daily activities the next day.
miraDry is specifically designed to treat the underarm area. It is not used to treat excessive sweating of the palms, feet, face, or other areas of the body. Patients experiencing sweating in other areas may need a different treatment approach based on the location and cause of their symptoms.
miraDry can also permanently reduce unwanted underarm hair because it affects hair follicles in the targeted area. Hair reduction varies from patient to patient, so consider it an added benefit rather than the primary purpose of treatment.
Patients can still use deodorant or antiperspirant after the treatment area has recovered, if they choose to. However, because miraDry permanently reduces underarm sweat and odor glands, many patients find they rely on these products less than before treatment.
Why Choose Pacific Clinic for miraDry?
At Pacific Clinic, miraDry treatments are provided in a physician-led practice founded by Dr. Amit Grover and Dr. Adriana Rosales, both highly experienced physicians with extensive procedural backgrounds.
Dr. Grover completed his medical training at the Mayo Clinic and has performed thousands of in-office procedures over more than a decade of clinical practice in the greater Seattle area. Dr. Rosales served as a physician in the United States Navy, caring for thousands of service members during deployments and practicing full-scope family medicine before transitioning to civilian care in Bellevue.
Together, they bring a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care. Their combined experience allows patients to receive personalized treatment in a comfortable, professional setting where safety, clear communication, and long-term results remain the highest priorities.
Lasting Hyperhidrosis Relief in Bellevue, WA
Excessive underarm sweating doesn’t have to control your daily routine. miraDry offers a long-term solution that can significantly reduce sweat and odor, helping you feel more comfortable in work, social, and active environments.
At Pacific Clinic, patients in Bellevue and surrounding communities receive physician-led treatment designed to deliver lasting results in a comfortable setting. If you’re ready to stop worrying about sweat stains and daily antiperspirant use, call 425-449-5660 today to schedule a consultation and learn whether miraDry is right for you.
A Proven Solution for Excessive Sweating
Sick of sweating through your shirts? MiraDry permanently eliminates sweat and odor glands. At Pacific Clinic in Bellevue, our physician-led, non-invasive approach allows you to beat stubborn sweat and wear your favorite tops without fear of embarrassment. Our MiraDry sweat treatments are a good alternative to injections and prescription anti-perspirants because they don’t need to be repeated after achieving the desired results.
