For the BBL procedure is it required to remove all body jewelry?

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I have altogether 9 piercings Two nostril One septum Tongue Labret Both nipples Belly button And VCH (vertical clitoral hood) Is it required to remove them all for surgery ? Is there an option of putting in plastic retainers to avoid the metal? All of my piercings are completely titanium, if that changes anything.

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It is best to remove all jewelry in order to avoid an infection. That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would ask your surgeon and anesthesiologist about this as there are several factors to consider here.

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

If you're only having a BBL procedure without any energy source such as cautery or J plasma, the jewelry can remain in place. If energy sources are going to be used I recommend removing them and replacing them before you are awakened from anesthesia.#StayBeautiful #RealDrWorldWide

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. To avoid any potential complications, it is always best to remove any body jewelry. I usually advise patients that if they are concerned or it is a newer piercing, use a plastic spacer to preserve the path and replace as needed after surgery. Best to discuss with your surgeon his or her preference.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear strelles,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

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,As a general rule the cleaner your body is the lower the chance of infection. Piercings can harbour infections / bacteria  and seed the operative site, which could cause a surgical site infection.Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACSCertified: American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society for Aesthetic SurgeryMember: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Lina Triana, MD · Answer

Although it is not necessary to remove metal objects for a liposuccion and fat injection since there is no need of the use an electrocautery machine still since the patient is getting into surgery ideally all piercings should go out.

Karen Leong, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question.If your body jewelry is in the operative field, generally you are required to remove it as these are not sterile and can be a risk for infection.If they are outside your operative field and difficult to remove, it may be possible to tape around the jewelry to prevent it from conducting heat or from getting in the way. This is especially possible if cautery/electrical conduction is not an anticipated part of your procedure.It's always best to ask the policy of the surgery center and surgeon, they may tell you different things!I hope this helps. - Dr. Leong

Victor M. Perez, MD, FACS · Answer

metal rings are generally removed in surgery, when electrocautery is used, for the risk of burns, any removable ring is preferably removed for the risk of harboring bacteria. For the surgery you are having your surgeon can give you directions in what to do depending on their protocols

For the BBL procedure is it required to remove all body jewelry?

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