Last year, my mother underwent open-heart surgery to have an aortic valve replaced.

Due to complications from the surgery, she needed a pacemaker inserted the following week.

The latter was not something we anticipated.

CloseUp Portrait Of A Young Woman applying ksincare products

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This includes everything from electrofrequency wands to toning devices.

Be aware that certain skin-care devices can interfere with pacemakers.

Even seemingly gentler tools and supplements can cause unexpected complications.

Using face tools [agressively] could precipitate that tendency and should be done with caution, she explains.

These meds oftentimes make the skin more readily bruised and can be affected by diet and supplements."

Read your labels carefully.

But for those on blood thinners, the vitamin can could potentially reduce the medication’s effectiveness.

It’s commonly found in eye creams formulated to target dark circles or serums that address dark spots.

As always, wear sunscreen.

“Melanomacan commonly metastasize to the heart and cause cardiac complications and disease.

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