I am planning ultrasound cavitation for my love handle areas, I had screws in R ankle 3 years ago, healed great. OK to do?

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I am physically fit, just trouble areas in love handles, 39 yr old, 5ft 6 ...126lbs...wish to do ultrasound cavitation on love handles, about 6 sessions expected. Otherwise no health problems or meds, multivitamin and D3. I broke R ankle 3 years ago almost to this date slipping on ice, had screws and plate implanted. It healed great, saw surgeon year ago. Was interested to see if I can be a candidate or if too dangerous? I am a RN so you know I read everything!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can do VASER hi def if you have had screws in a joint.  There should be no issue, if you go to an expert who is well trained.  Best, Dr. emer.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. I recommend you to talk about this with your prior doctor, besides that you can have vaser lipo if you have those screws.. It will be better to have a consultaiton with a board certified plastic surgeon to determin what's the best for youuu..

Robert A. Hardesty, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Mariedi R.N.,Thank you for your questions.Based on your history (hardware in your ankle) should not affect the use of Ultrashpae on your love handles. A additional non surgical alternative is the use of RF (Thermi) to dissolve isolated fat areas.I suggest you make out a list of your questions and select several nude "model" photos of what your desired goals/look would be and then schedule several different consultative appointments with experienced Plastic Surgeons who are Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who are ideally members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes, R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600

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