Can You Get Ultratherapy with a Titanium Piece in Your Cheekbone?

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Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

While Ultherapy should not be performed directly over metal or other types of implants, the ultrasound technology is such that the doctor can visualize the exact location treatment is reaching, so the implant can be avoided. I recommend visiting a board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience using Ulthera.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy uses microfocused ultrasound and does not work well over a highly dense metal. The procedure can still be performed, but care must be taken to avoid the area of concern. Our office regularly performs customized Ultherapy treatments in Los Angeles.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Your physician has a monitor that allows him or her to visualize the plane of penetration of  Ultherapy. If the monitor shows the implant and the energy won't be delivered that deeply, then it probably is safe. Certainly, the doctor can use Ultherapy and treat around the implant.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Bullet,

	One of the advantages of Ulthera is that the ultrasound visualization allows the physician to visualize what is being treated.  We do not treat over the boney areas of the cheeks, but rather treat the soft tissue between the lower portion of the cheek bone and the superior edge of the mandible (jaw bone).  I agree with Dr. Weiner that Ulthera should not be performed over Titanium, but I believe that it can be avoided and that I can treat a patient such as this safely.  I only speak for the treatment in my hands.  Good luck and be well.

	Best,

	Dr. P

A. David Rahimi, MD · Answer

I believe that you need to proceed with caution. The area overlying the titanium plate can be skipped or treated with the very superficial hand piece and lower settings. The Ultrasound energy can heat up the plate and cause deep burns.

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