Can I do Venus Freeze on the arms if I'm missing a lymph node?

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I would like to do Venus Freeze on the upper arms but have no lymph nodes on my left side due to breast cancer. Is that a concern as i do not want to aggravate lymphedema. Thanks, chris

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Non surgical options, like the Venus Freeze, give only mild improvement compared to surgical lifting -- you should always check with your provider to make sure this is a safe treatment for you. Skin tightening can be done with a combination of vanquish, venus legacy, exilis, celllutone/Zwave. However for best results, an arm lifting procedure can be combined with a high definition procedure at the same time. I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Aurora DeJuliis, MD · Answer

Venus freeze with RF technology delivers heat to the underlying skin tissue which stimulates collagen production. In a patient with previous history of cancer the procedure might be safe, but you need to clear it with your breast doctor first.Good luck.

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