Can FaceTite be done if I have metal screws in my jaw?

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I had Orthognathic Surgery to address a bad overbite and have metal permanently implanted in my jaw. I know facetite uses radio frequencies. Could that interfere with the metal in my jaw? Am I still a candidate for FaceTite?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Facetite can be used with metal screws in your face.  I find that this along with platysma (unless with younger tight skin) and buccal fat pad reduction can really contour the jawline
There are many options for jawline contouring:
1) implants
2) fat or filler injections along the bone
3) botox for masseter hypertrophy or platysma muscle/neck bands
4) ThermiRF/J Plasma/Renuvion/InMode FaceTite for internal heating
5) Thermage or Ultherapy skin tightening
5) PDO Novathreads or instalift threads for lifting
6) Neck or facelifting surgery
7) VASERlipo with or without platysmaplastyBest, Emer

Gilbert Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. Metal in your jaw is not an absolute contraindication but it would depend on the location. Because Facetite uses heat to shrink wrap the tissues, it can cause some discomfort if there is metal near the area that is being treated. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with the Facetite machine. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Yes, you should still be able to have FaceTite with metal screws implanted.  The surgical hardware is deeper than the area addressed by FaceTite.  Be sure to discuss all concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon.

Matthew Kienstra, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes it can be done. The plates and screws should be deeper than the level of treatment with FaceTite. It should not have any effect on either the hardware in your face or the final result. Best wishes and happy holidays!

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