Is it OK to get SculpSure or Vanquish on abdomen after appendectomy with 2 metal clips left in body?

April 21, 2017
Asked By:mkavan in Jersey City, NJ

i had an appendectomy in 2002 & after the surgery they said they left 2 small metal clips in my body. Will it be safe to get either Sculpsure or Vanquish on my stomach & flanks with those still in? Thanks!

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April 25, 2017

Answer: Metal clips and energy treatments

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W. John Bullis, MDBoard Certified OB-GYN
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April 25, 2017

Answer: Metal clips and energy treatments

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W. John Bullis, MDBoard Certified OB-GYN
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August 27, 2017

Answer: SculpSure

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 27, 2017

Answer: SculpSure

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 10, 2017

Answer: Sculpture after an appendectomy

May 10, 2017

Answer: Sculpture after an appendectomy

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May 8, 2017

Answer: Sculpsure after appendectomy

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July 27, 2017

Answer: SculpSure is safe

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Answer: SculpSure is safe

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