Are acrylic nails allowed to be on for the BBL procedure or they must be taken off?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In my practice, my board certified anesthesiologist's policy is to remove them and/or dark nail polish as they can interfere with monitoring oxygen levels. Check with your board certified plastic surgeon for his/her policy as they can vary.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Briip17..,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Some facilities ask patients to not have acrylic nails for elective surgical procedures. The reason is that acrylic nails can interfere with oxygen sensing equipment that is put over the fingertips.

It varies from institution to institution. Often they request patients not have acrylic nails but will usually do the surgery regardless.

It’s worthwhile asking your plastic surgeon during or after a consultation if you have surgery scheduled.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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