I have metal pins along side of my femur bone. Is it safe for me to have Emsculpt?

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I had a broken femur bone and the surgeon put a rod and pins along side of my femur bone. The rod was removed in 1972 but the pins remain. Is it safe for me to have EMSCULPT on my butt and stomach?I have heard that it is safe to have EMSCULPT if you have metal in your body as long as the machine is not placed over the area where the metal is. Should I have an x-ray first to see exactly where the metal pins are? I'm hoping to find a Doctor in New York, NY that performs EMSCULPT. Thank you for your answers.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Rocketgirl,If the pins in your femur are truly metal then you should not have Emsculpt.  If they are titanium then and your orthopedic surgeon has said that it is okay for you to have MRI's then you should be able to have Emsculpt.  Be sure to discuss with your physician at your consultation.  Good luck and be well.Dr. P

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, as long as the metal pins are not within a treatment area you should be able to treat your abdomen and buttocks. However, I do recommend having an in-person evaluation with a board certified dermatologist to discuss where exactly the pins and how it would affect your results.

Paul J. Leahy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. You should definitely be OK for treating your abdominal muscles. The gluteal area may be more sensitive. I'd alert the doctor monitoring your treatment about it and proceed slowly. Best wishes

Alain Michon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If the pins are titanium or you had an MRI after your othopedic surgery then it is perfectly fine for you to proceed with EMSCULPT. All the best, Dr Michon

Victoria A. Cirillo-Hyland, MD · Answer

The pins are most likely titanium which are ok.  If you can have an MRI....the orthopedic surgeon did not tell you that you could not have an MRI in the future....you can have Emsculpt on your abdomen and butocks.

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