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

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If so, how soon in advance?

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

Piercings and jewelry need to be removed the day of surgery. If there are piercings that you have a concern might close and be difficult to repierce, you can use a plastic spacer to keep the piercings open. Metal piercings could possibly result in burn injury to the skin when cautery is used for surgery.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

To reduce the risk of burns and infection in particular, all piercings need to be removed from your body. All other jewelry also needs to be removed. You can remove everything on the day of your surgery, and please leave it all at home for safekeeping.

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

We always ask our patients to remove any jewelry, piercings or any type of metal touching the body prior to surgery.  This is necessary for your safety during surgery when cautery is used to keep bleeding during surgery to a minimum.  Plastic spacers are available to maintain the space until surgery is complete.  This is a standard requirement in all operating rooms and outpatient surgery centers.Best of luck,

Juan Pablo Cervantes, MD · Answer

hi! Metal things at the body have to be removed prior to surgery.  Remember safety first.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

In most cases yes all piercings should be removed prior to surgery.  If the piercings are well healed they can be removed the morning prior to surgery, or before if desired.  It's always best to discuss specifics with your surgeon.

Amy Simon, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, all jewelry and body piercings definitely need to be
removed prior to your surgery. Not only
can they be in the way and interfere with what the surgeon is doing, they could
also possibly result in a higher risk of burn injury due to the cautery that is
used for the surgery. Best wishes to
you!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes, all jewelry and body piercings should be removed prior to surgery.  This is done in order to avoid concerns such as burns from the use of cautery, infections, injuries related to pressure…This can be done the night before or the day of surgery.  You will  likely find that your plastic surgeon and/or surgery facility will have detailed instructions for you. Best wishes.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Please remove all jewelry and piercings prior to your procedure.  metal can cause skin/burn injuries when cautery is utilized. best wishes.

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.It's very important for patients to remove all jewelery before surgery, this might interfere with the prodecure.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

The day of surgery the anesthesia will want you to remove all jewelry before going into the operating room.  Best wishes!

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

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