Can I get Emsculpt if I had gallbladder removal surgery 20 years ago?

November 25, 2018
Asked By:salessandra in California, CA

After having laparoscopic gall bladder surgery as a teenager there were some small metal staples/clips left in place as is standard in the procedure. I’m not sure of the exact location of the metal (nor its makeup) and how close it would be to the Emsculpt abdominal treatment area. Is Emsculpt a possibility for me?

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January 14, 2019

Answer: Can I get Emsculpt if I had gallbladder removal surgery 20 years ago?

Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Can I get Emsculpt if I had gallbladder removal surgery 20 years ago?

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December 17, 2018

Answer: Emsculpt and metal

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
December 17, 2018

Answer: Emsculpt and metal

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2018

Answer: EMSculpt After Gallbladder Removal

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
November 26, 2018

Answer: EMSculpt After Gallbladder Removal

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon

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November 26, 2018

Answer: Emsculpt candidate--Coolsculpting, Truesculpt, Vanquish

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 26, 2018

Answer: Emsculpt candidate--Coolsculpting, Truesculpt, Vanquish

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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