Can I get Sylfirm X if I have a titanium clip marker from breast biopsy 7 years go?

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I had a breast biopsy done 7 years ago and the surgeon said the placed a clip where they removed a tissue as a marker to how future doctors we had tested the lump bd it was benign. Can I get radio frequency don on my face?

Jack G. Bertolino, MD · Answer

I am a new provider using Sylfirm X and have not run into this issue as yet. I concur with my good college Dr. Song and agree that a dual pulsed radiofrequency system will not harm you in this case. This is what separates Sylfirm X from Morpheus 8, single puled vs. dual pulsed. With Sylfirm X the needles are gold plated and uninsulated this is another big advantage with respects to safety and downtime. Look for a provider in your area. Hope this helps. JB

Hung William Song, MD · Answer

Radio frequency energy can heat up metal implants in the body and there is a risk of causing internal burns. RF can also interfere with electronics, so caution is always advised when considering RF treatments in patients with metal implants and it should not be used in people with pacemakers. Having said that, SylfirmX uses bipolar delivery of the RF energy. This means the energy flows in through one needle and immediately leaves the body through an adjacent needle. This is in contrast to monopolar devices, where the energy has to flow through the body and leave through a grounding pad. SylfirmX also delivers the energy in short bursts rather than a continuous flow that would cause heat to build up in the implants. I do not see the titanium clip in your breast as an issue with the SylfirmX treatment.

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