Do I need to remove all piercings prior to procedures like; lipo, bbl, ba, tt surgery?

January 2, 2014
Asked By:BodyBody in California

If so, how soon in advance?

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January 18, 2014

Answer: Jewelry should be removed before surgery

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William T. Stoeckel, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 18, 2014

Answer: Jewelry should be removed before surgery

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October 5, 2015

Answer: Remove all piercings

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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October 5, 2015

Answer: Remove all piercings

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
March 30, 2014

Answer: Jewelry should be removed prior to cosmetic surgery

Christopher J. Morea, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 30, 2014

Answer: Jewelry should be removed prior to cosmetic surgery

Christopher J. Morea, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 27, 2014

Answer: Do I need to remove all piercings prior to procedures like; lipo, bbl, ba, tt surgery?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 27, 2014

Answer: Do I need to remove all piercings prior to procedures like; lipo, bbl, ba, tt surgery?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 6, 2014

Answer: Metal has to be removed

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January 6, 2014

Answer: Metal has to be removed

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