I Have Nipples Rings, Can I Get Implants and Keep Them? Should I Lose Weight Before or After Surgery? (photo)

The nipple rings will need to be removed for surgery, but can be replaced by the surgeon immediately after surgery while you are still under anesthesia. If you are sure you are going to lose weight, then waiting will help you choose the best implant size.

Thank you for your question. You can definitely still have breast augmentation surgery if your nipples have been pierced. Your piercings can temporarily be replaced with plastic spacers before the surgery. This can be perform at your local piercing parlor. When considering breast augmentation make sure you find a board certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to answer all of your questions and explain all of your options, so that you can decide if breast augmentation is right for you.

Thank you for your question.Your nipple rings will need to be removed before surgery but can be replaced immediately afterwards.  Since most body piercings are made of metal, the concern is that the body rings can conduct a current from the electrocautery device (which prevents bleeding) and cause burns.  The risk no longer exists once your surgery is finished and, therefore, your piercings can be replaced immediately afterwards.  As far as weight loss is concerned, weight loss can cause breast changes in both size and shape.  While some of these changes can be minor, others can be severe and as a result, I would wait until you are closer to your goal weight (within 10-20 lbs) and see how your breasts respond to the weight loss before undergoing breast surgery.  It is possible that depending upon breast volume, whether or not there is excess skin, and/or your skin quality that you may require a breast lift as well.Remember to consult with only board-certified plastic surgeons who are well-experienced in breast procedures and best of luck!

      When the weight loss is significant as in your case, the weight loss should occur prior to the surgery.  The breasts will shrink with the weight loss and this may affect your implant choice.  The nipple piercings can be removed prior to surgery.

The nipple rings do not need to be permanently removed to have breast augmentation, but should be replaced with a plastic spacer during the procedure. If you are planning on losing more than 20lbs, I would recommend losing that weight before you have the procedure. 

You do not have to have you piercings removed permanently.  They can simply be removed before surgery and replaced after surgery.  I would recommend weight loss and stability prior to augmentation.

Dr. ES