I had Nissen Fundoplication (w/ metal clips). Can I still have Vanquish ME?

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I had Nissen Fundoplication (w/ metal clips). Can I still have Vanquish ME treatments on abdomen and lower?

Shalini Gupta, MD · Answer

Vanquish is a radiofrequency technology, which should not be administered overlying any type of metal.  Though the metal clips are intra abdominal, laying below the abdominal muscle and beyond the layer of subcutaneous fat targeted and heated by Vanquish, I would advise against performing Vanquish overlying any sort of metal clips as metal can absorb RF energy and heat up.  Maybe consider Sculpsure or Coolsculpting instead.

Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Grand Rapids · Answer

Hello there,
     We do not do any Vanquish on patients with metal on/in their bodies. There is too much risk involved. I would take great caution moving forward with this. Make sure you are meeting with a professional in this area. Good luck.
-Sarah RN BSN

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