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What piercings need to be taken out for surgery? Asked 2015-12-09

I recently had a consultation for breast augmentation and was advised I would have to remove all of my piercings (bottom lip, younger, nostril, bridge, ears, and dermal in my chest) one month before surgery for it to be performed. Can anyone enlighten me as to why it is necessary to remove all piercings instead of just the ones around the surgical area?

1 answer Procedure(s) Breast Augmentation Dr Daniel Markmann, MD Request Consultation Answered 2016-01-07

All metal piercings need to be removed. They make plastic replacements that you can put in in place of your piercings that keeps the hole open. But metal can lead to burns of your skin. During surgery, we usually use a Cautery to stop bleeding. This can cause burns of your skin around any metal. The safest thing is do is remove them. That is why it is mandatory in all surgery centers prior to surgery!

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