Laser/radio waves facial safe with titanium plates and screws in the face? (Photo)

Question

I have five titanium plates and lots of screws in my face after double jaw surgery and genioplasty a few years ago. The metal is mostly calcified now according to CT scans but I'd love to get a laser facial or a facial using radio waves to tighten my skin as it sagged a bit after my face was shortened by 12 mm total after surgery. or maybe I just need a facelift!!! Is that sort of facial safe?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

lasers are safe, radiofrequency waves are typically as well but a lot of companies will say to avoid treatment right on top of the metal.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

Yes, you can have laser or RF treatment of your face with titanium plates and screws. The plates and screws are placed very deep in the face on the bone itself. Both laser and RF treatment have limited penetration to the upper layers of the skin. The location of the plates for orthognathic surgery is deep under the cheek and chin soft tissue.

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