Is EmSculpt safe for patients with metal tubal ligation clips?

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I’m getting EmSculpt on my buttocks and I had my first session today. I have metal clips on my fallopian tubes from a prior tubal ligation surgery. My doctor’s office said I should be fine but I felt slight cramping in my lower pelvic area during the treatment that happened around 6 hours ago, and as of now my pelvic area feels much more sore than my buttock area. I cannot find any information on this online, and I have contacted BTL with my question but have not heard back.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Atomic66,Metal in the body close to the Emsculpt treatment area can heat up from the electromagnetic energy.  In your case, especially with your lower pelvic cramping I would advise that you not continue your Emsculpt sessions.  Good luck and be well.Dr. P

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

If you have metal clips from a tubal ligation, and you had cramping in the area with the EMSculpt treatment, I would not recommend having any further treatments. Metal in the treatment area is a contraindication. Andrew Campbell, M.D.Quintessa

Deron J. Ludwig, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Metal is a contraindication for EmSculpt, especially when close to the treatment area. I would not suggest continuing with EmSculpt since you are having pain and since the metal is in close proximity to the treatment area.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I don’t recommend having an Emsculpt treatment with metal tubal clips. The HIFEM technology contradicts with metal implants. Please make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.

Nicole Hayre, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question. Metal is a contraindication to the Emsculpt device. If you have metal clips on your Fallopian tubes, and are experienced cramping during and after treatment, I would not recommend you to continue on with the Emsculpt treatments. Please seek a certified health care provider for more information.

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