I have an appointment on October 4 for a consultation. I thought I'd ask here first. I have a dermal piercing on my chest which is considered permanent and would need to be cut out if dr needs removed, what are the chances of me being able to keep it during surgery for a breast augmentation...
August 29, 2016
Answer: Curious about dermal on my chest. What are the chances of being able to keep it during surgery for breast augmentation? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. The official recommendation would be to have any metal piercings or dermals removed prior to your surgery as the risk for a possible burn exists with the electrocautery device used to control any bleeding, but this theoretical risk is likely quite low. Talk to your surgeon about the risks of maintaining your dermal in place so that you can make the appropriate choice for yourself.
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August 29, 2016
Answer: Curious about dermal on my chest. What are the chances of being able to keep it during surgery for breast augmentation? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. The official recommendation would be to have any metal piercings or dermals removed prior to your surgery as the risk for a possible burn exists with the electrocautery device used to control any bleeding, but this theoretical risk is likely quite low. Talk to your surgeon about the risks of maintaining your dermal in place so that you can make the appropriate choice for yourself.
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August 29, 2016
Answer: Dermal piercings It is recommended that all body piercings and earrings are removed before any surgical procedure. They are all contaminated and colonized with bacteria, so they increase the chance of infection. Also, any metal can conduct electricity, during surgery an electrosurgical device is used to coagulate blood vessels. If the device would contact or arc during the surgery, the dermal site will sustain a burn with subsequent scarring.Dermal piercings are not permanent, they consist of 2 parts: an anchor base and the decorative jewelry that screws into the base. The jewelry can be unscrewed before a surgical procedure and replaced after the surgery is finished. The base anchor would need to be removed surgically (local anesthesia) and will leave a scar when healed. The best choice would be to have the entire device removed. Second choice would be to remove the jewelry only and the third choice would be leave the piercing alone and cover it during the surgery to decrease the chance of infection and cautery burn. Every surgeon's opinion is different regarding their treatment of body piercings.Good Luck!
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August 29, 2016
Answer: Dermal piercings It is recommended that all body piercings and earrings are removed before any surgical procedure. They are all contaminated and colonized with bacteria, so they increase the chance of infection. Also, any metal can conduct electricity, during surgery an electrosurgical device is used to coagulate blood vessels. If the device would contact or arc during the surgery, the dermal site will sustain a burn with subsequent scarring.Dermal piercings are not permanent, they consist of 2 parts: an anchor base and the decorative jewelry that screws into the base. The jewelry can be unscrewed before a surgical procedure and replaced after the surgery is finished. The base anchor would need to be removed surgically (local anesthesia) and will leave a scar when healed. The best choice would be to have the entire device removed. Second choice would be to remove the jewelry only and the third choice would be leave the piercing alone and cover it during the surgery to decrease the chance of infection and cautery burn. Every surgeon's opinion is different regarding their treatment of body piercings.Good Luck!
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