Will a piercing infection affect a BA?

If your piercing is infected then the breast augmentation should not be performed. It sounds like you need to remove the piercing

Hi Georgia,

Thanks for your question. 

Yes, you definitely need to be infection free before a breast augmentation or any surgery involving an implant.  An infection somewhere else on the body can transiently contaminate the blood stream, and thus contaminate the implant and cause an implant infection.  However, that being said, you have plenty of time between now and then, to heal this infection.  That being said, it is a good idea to show your ear to your surgeon so he can assess it and follow it as it heals.

Best Wishes!

Pablo Prichard, MD