Is Ultrashape safe for someone with a copper IUD?

Question

Is it safe to get ultrasound treatments like Ultrashape for ft reduction in the abdominal area for someone with a copper UID? Thank you!

Reps B. Sundin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Yes, Ultrashape would be able to be performed safely for someone with a
copper IUD.Just be sure to mention it
to your treating physician or technician.Best of luck.

Burton M. Sundin, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.Yes, it is safe to perform Ultrashape even if you have a copper
IUD.I hope this helps.

Nathan W. Patterson, MD, FACS · Answer

It is safe.  Since UltraShape is ultrasonic energy (sound waves) and does not penetrate more than 2 cm from the handpiece a copper IUD poses no risk.

Kory Kitagawa, MD · Answer

An IUD will not interfere with your UltraShape procedure, nor will the UltraShape affect the IUD. UltraShape zaps fat cells, instantly vaporizing them, but it does not affect anything else. It will take a few months for your body to completely eliminate the vaporized fat cells, but many patients begin to see their results after just a couple of weeks. A board-certified dermatologist will be able to contour your body using UltraShape, even with the IUD in place.

Karen Beasley, MD · Answer

UltraShape uses focused ultrasound energy to immediately vaporize and destroy fat cells. However, it does not affect surrounding tissues or organs, nor would it have any effect on an IUD. When you consult a board-certified dermatologist for your UltraShape, you should mention the IUD, but it should not pose a problem.

Is Ultrashape safe for someone with a copper IUD?

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