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Can You Wear Nail Polish when Going in for Your Mommy Makeover Surgery?
Just wondering if I can leave nail polish on my toenails when I go in to have my surgery. My PS didn't mention anything about it so I wondered if it was ok to have them done before I go in. Having my toenails looking cute always lifts my spirits, so I would like to have them done before I go in if it is allowed.
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Nail polish should be removed before surgery
Unfortunately, you'll probably have to remove nail polish before surgery. The polish may get in the way of the instruments that monitor the oxygen level in your blood....sorry!
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Nail Polish at Surgery
During surgery one of the instruments that is used is a pulse oximeter. This device reads the oxygen level in your blood. It is placed on a finger most of the time. Some operating rooms will remove polish from one fingernail for this purpose. A pedicure is unlikely to interfere with monitoring so go ahead and enjoy it!
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Mommy makeover preparation
Generally yes this should not be a problem. Always best to check with your surgeon to be sure. Best wishes
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Can You Wear Nail Polish when Going in for Your Mommy Makeover Surgery?
I see no issue with toe nail polish. But we are not doing your surgery. Best to call your chosen surgeon for his desires.
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Nail polish before surgery
Yeah go for it. Just avoid very dark shades as they can make it difficult fo monitor your oxygen levels. The anestheia team wil use something called a pulse oximeter which can actually tell the amount of oxygen in your blood just by shining a red light through your nail bed. The instruments have gotten so good that most colors are not a problem - except for the very dark colors.
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Get your pedicure before surgery!
Yes, it is fine to go and get a pedicure prior to surgery. You will likely not be feeling like getting one for a couple of weeks, so having it done right before is a nice treat and keeps those toes looking good!
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