Morpheus8 and pacemaker - can I have the procedure in my upper, outer thighs?

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Hello, I am a 40yof. I am interested in getting Morhpeus8 on my upper outer thighs. I have a pacemaker and am completely pacemaker dependent. I have read that I am not a candidate; however I want to know if this warning refers to Morpheous8 treatment for the face, and if the thighs are far enough away to mitigate any risk?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. While Morpheus8 is an effective treatment for skin tightening and remodeling using radiofrequency (RF) energy combined with microneedling, it is generally contraindicated for patients with pacemakers—regardless of the treatment area. This is because the RF energy used in Morpheus8 can potentially interfere with the function of implanted electronic devices, including pacemakers, even if the treatment is performed on areas of the body far from the chest, like the thighs. Since you are completely pacemaker dependent, any risk of interference is taken very seriously. It’s best to consult with both your cardiologist and the provider offering the treatment to assess the potential risk. In most cases, alternative non-RF treatments that do not carry this risk may be safer and more appropriate for you. I hope this helps and best of luck!

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