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Should All Jewelry Be Removed for Breast Surgery?

StephM1
I have heard that all jewelry, including belly button rings, need to be removed for breast surgery. Is this true? I would rather not have to remove my belly button ring because im worried about it closing up. I have had it for about a year now. If this is true, could I remove it right before surgery and then have it put back in by maybe a nurse or someone right when I wake up after surgery? Thanks!

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