I can’t take the piercing off because it is implanted into my skin. Is this bad?
Answer: Facial piercing Recommendations are to remove all jewelry prior to surgery due to risk of infection. This risk is relatively low. I encourage you to discuss the situation with your surgeon, as protocols vary. Good luck with surgery!
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Answer: Facial piercing Recommendations are to remove all jewelry prior to surgery due to risk of infection. This risk is relatively low. I encourage you to discuss the situation with your surgeon, as protocols vary. Good luck with surgery!
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March 14, 2018
Answer: Facial piercing removal prior to breast augmentation Hello and thanks for your question and photo. Most usually all jewelry must be removed, however there may be exceptions that you can discuss with the operating room personnel. You also may be able to remove the jewelry and replace after your procedure. I would encourage you to discuss your options with your surgeon, though this should not keep your from getting your augmentation.Best wishes!Daniel Brown, MD, FACS Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgeons MemberAmerican Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons MemberAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons Real Self Top 500
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March 14, 2018
Answer: Facial piercing removal prior to breast augmentation Hello and thanks for your question and photo. Most usually all jewelry must be removed, however there may be exceptions that you can discuss with the operating room personnel. You also may be able to remove the jewelry and replace after your procedure. I would encourage you to discuss your options with your surgeon, though this should not keep your from getting your augmentation.Best wishes!Daniel Brown, MD, FACS Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgeons MemberAmerican Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons MemberAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons Real Self Top 500
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March 15, 2018
Answer: I have a dermal piercing on my face and I want a BA -- will it affect my surgery? While it is true that we require jewelry to be removed before surgery, if your facial piercing is implanted and cannot be removed easily, it can remain in place since it is away from the surgery site. Your surgeon may want to tape it.
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March 15, 2018
Answer: I have a dermal piercing on my face and I want a BA -- will it affect my surgery? While it is true that we require jewelry to be removed before surgery, if your facial piercing is implanted and cannot be removed easily, it can remain in place since it is away from the surgery site. Your surgeon may want to tape it.
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March 15, 2018
Answer: Piercing with surgery You will be fine to leave the piercing in place. They may make you sign a form indicating that you are wearing metal and electrocautery will be used but it is remote from the site of operation and I don’t think it poses a significant risk.
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March 15, 2018
Answer: Piercing with surgery You will be fine to leave the piercing in place. They may make you sign a form indicating that you are wearing metal and electrocautery will be used but it is remote from the site of operation and I don’t think it poses a significant risk.
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March 14, 2018
Answer: Piercing on face Thank you for your question. Surgical protocol is that jewelry is removed prior to surgery due to risk of infection or complications from electro cautery devices. My advice is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your particular circumstances. Best of luck.
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March 14, 2018
Answer: Piercing on face Thank you for your question. Surgical protocol is that jewelry is removed prior to surgery due to risk of infection or complications from electro cautery devices. My advice is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your particular circumstances. Best of luck.
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