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Is It Safe to Have IPL with Titanium Facial Implant?

asked 2 years ago by lhooq in San Francisco, CA
Latest answer by Jonathan Sonne, MD
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I have a Titanium implant in my face (orbital). Is it okay to have an IPL (Photofacial) treatment with this?

1 answer to Is It Safe to Have IPL with Titanium Facial Implant?

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IPL is OK with titanium implant

IPL should not effect a titanium implant. The energy of IPL is mostly absorbed in the superficial layers of the skin and should not penetrated to the depth of the implant.  Certainly, I would mention the implant to your physician prior to IPL treatment.
Jonathan Sonne, MD

Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon

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