I have surgical clips from a previous surgery is it OK for me to get BodyTite?

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I had a couple of surgeries for ovarian cancer one in 2003 and one in 2013 and I think both of them left some surgical clips in there would this make it dangerous in some way for me to get radio frequency assisted liposuction?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Your clips should not interfere with the BodyTite procedure, schedule an email, Skype or in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Peter J. Vonu, MD · Answer

I think that the surgical clips are significantly deeper than the level that the body tight would be performed. The body tight shoots radio frequency energy through two poles one above the skin and one slightly below the skin. This should not affect your deeper surgical clips. Liposuction is usually done at the time of the body type procedure. Have a great day.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your surgical clips are deep into the abdominal cavity and will not impact your ability to successfully have BodyTite.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn about this exciting procedure that can tighten skin up to 40%.

Gilbert Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions and photo. Body Tite is a system that uses radiofrequency to stimulate collagen production, thus shrink wrapping the tissues. This procedure is commonly done with liposuction at the same time. In general, the Body Tite system will improve tissue tightening by about 30%. Because it relies on your own body to make collagen, it can take a while to see your final results. Your previous surgeries should not be affected as the Body Tite works in a plane that is much more superficial than where your staples are. In our office we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck! SHOW LESS

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

The surgical clips left in the abdominal cavity should not interfere in any way, shape or form with the radio frequency procedure. You should however speak to a plastic surgeon who utilizes j-plasma technology in addition to body tight because in many cases j-plasma is more effective. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City

Cherise Felix, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

The clips left behind in abdominal or pelvic surgeries should not interfere with BodyTite.  The clips are deeper within the body cavity...liposuction and BodyTite are performed in the superficial layers and the deeper cavity is not entered.  The radiofrequency energy will not travel into the deeper cavity (if used properly).  I hope this helps and I want to say congratulations on fighting the good fight (Ovarian cancer).

I have surgical clips from a previous surgery is it OK for me to get BodyTite?

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