Do I need to take nipple piercings out for Vaser Lipo?

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Hi all. I’m having Vaser Lipo tomorrow on my upper abdomen, lower abdomen and my bra roll. Will I need to take out my nipple bars? Or can I get away with wearing plastic retainer ones? Thanks

Michelle Jones Singer, MD · Answer

I do not ask my patients to remove their piercings unless the piercings are in the area that is being treated. So in your case you would not have to remove the piercings.

W. John Bullis, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Vaser liposuction uses ultrasonic mechanical energy to loosen the fat prior to aspiration.  This does not involve passage of an electric current through your body, so jewelry (nipple piercings included) are OK to wear.  I do ask my patients to remove belly-button piercings if we are treating the abdomen, however, as this could pose an infection risk since most of us like to place a small incision right there.  Good luck with your liposuction!

Andre Berger, MD · Answer

Hello 98fbee,
You will not need to remove any body jewelry for your Vaser Lipo treatment, unless it is in the treatment area. Best of luck.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Thank you for your question. High definition VASER liposuction technology utilizes ultrasound technology to melt fat, which does not require you to remove your nipple bars. Good luck with your procedure!

Do I need to take nipple piercings out for Vaser Lipo?

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Answer: Do not need to remove nipple bars

Answer: Do not need to remove nipple bars

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Do I need to take nipple piercings out for Vaser Lipo?

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