Can you get SculpSure if you have had a Hysterectomy and they used metal clamps?

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Can you get SculpSure if you have had a Hysterectomy and they used metal clamps? Will the procedure heat up the metal clamps and cause some kind of damage?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, you can receive the SculpSure treatment because the procedure does not affect the deeper components of your skin. It targets fat reduction in the subcutaneous areas. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Best wishes,

Best wishes,

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

No. The laser does not penetrate deep enough to affect any metal in the body such as clamps used during your hysterectomy. Hope this helps -

Kent V. Hasen, MD · Answer

The SculpSure procedure is safe after a hysterectomy.  The laser energy will not penetrate deep enough to affect the metal clamps.  SculpSure is an excellent way to improve the appearance of stubborn areas of fat with little to no downtime.  Consult with an experienced provider who can determine if you are a good candidate and develop the best treatment plan to address your areas of concern.

Sara Yegiyants, MD, FACS · Answer

Laser lipolysis is safe in presence of intra-abdominal clips and orthopedic metal hardware. Laser penetration is 3 cm deep only. Placement of applicators should avoid areas of surgical scars for optimum results.

Best, Dr. Yegiyants

Best, Dr. Yegiyants

David U. Lipsitz, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very safe to go ahead. The laser energy will not penetrate to the pelvis where your clips are located. Sculspure is a great answer to problem fat areas and we have been very successful with it.

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

SculpSure penetrates only about an inch deep before the light energy is absorbed.Deep metal will not be heated by the procedure.

Dennis Gross, MD · Answer

The short answer to your question is, yes! SculpSure is designed to target your subcutaneous fat and only that, meaning the laser will not affect any surrounding structures including skin, muscles or organs or any foreign objects placed during surgery. Since the laser cannot target these clamps it will not heat them up so there is no worry of potential damage. Overall SculpSure is a very safe procedure, the only real side effects being soreness following the procedure. Of course it is important to provide full medical history to the provider performing the procedure and you are certainly smart to ask this question, however there are no worries here. Good luck!

Robert W. Benson, MD · Answer

Absolutely! The clips are much deeper than Sculpsure's laser energy can reach, so no ill effects are possible. Overall it's an extremely safe and problem-free treatment for areas with small fat deposits.

Lawrence Eisenhauer, MD · Answer

In a word--Yes, you can, and NO they won't heat up. Metal clamps must mean tiny blood vessal clips (?why) but I assume it was laparoscopically done. They make no difference since they are not in the reach of any energy from this superficial laser. The presence or absence of a uterus has no bearing on this treatment (good news men!). Go for it!

Patricia DePoli, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not recommended to have SculpSure performed over a  surgical scar or over an area that has metal implants. This does not mean you cannot have the procedure performed at all, just not over a surgical scar or an area that has metal implants.

Can you get SculpSure if you have had a Hysterectomy and they used metal clamps?

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