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I have pacemaker 2013 & would like to use a cavitation machine. Is that an option?

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ihylto200Apr 15, 2021

I have had my second pacemaker implanted since 2013 I have had a bbl lipo reduction tummy tuck and lost over 180 pounds. I have metronics pacemaker

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

You will see no meaningful tightening with any type of 'skin tightening modality' like RF, ultrasound, or lasers. You will likely need a skin excising surgery. My comments are based on assumption, but a full examination would confirm.

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Timothy M. Bradley, MD

Yes, you may be a candidate for UAL of the abdomen & legs despite having had your lumbar fused at several levels, as long as proper positioning during the procedure will not compromise either you or the performance of the procedure. The areas in question require supine position on the operating...

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

Smooth results from liposuction is based on your surgeon’s training, skill, and experience. No machine can replace that. ‘Fat cavitation’ isn’t necessary if liposuction is performed. RF has no ability to meaningfully tighten skin. Go on more consults.

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

It's not your fault, years of company's and plastic surgeon's ads have suggested that the machine is important (whatever that machine is, Vaser, laser, radiofrequency, etc.), and that it is inherently better than liposuction alone, or that it tightens skin. 1. It's not the machine you pick t...

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David Hansen, MD

Ultrasonic cavitation which is similar to vaser does absolutely nothing to fibrous tissue. Power assisted liposuction which is like a jack hammer on fibrous tissue is the only thing that works on buffalo humps.  It does great and cost is roughly $5000 for quality work.

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