Will I have to remove my dermal if I were to get implants? (Photo)

Question

I have a dermal on my chest above my sternum as well as my nipples pierced. I know for the surgery I'd have to remove the nipple rings but would my dermal have to be taken out as well?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph.  Your dermal would not have to be removed in anticipation of surgery and could be covered once in the operating room.  As you mentioned it would be best to have your nipple rings removed.  Hope this helps.

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

Metal piercings/jewelry represent a burn risk when left in place in the setting of electrocautery.Electrocautery works via conduction of current from the instrument through the through the target tissue and into a grounding pad. This heat energy can be used for cutting and cauterizing tissue and is a more hemostatic alternative to traditional cold knife techniques. Theoretically, metal left in place can lead to burns if the current is conducted by the piercing/body jewelry. Thus it is safest to remove these prior to surgery. They can be immediately replaced post op.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

No, these can be covered with tape in order to protect you from burns in the operating room.  You should discuss this further with a board certified plastic surgeon.Best wishes!Dr. DesaiHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good morning!Run into them all the time, all over the surgical field and elsewhere. They do not need to be removed.

Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACS · Answer

Typically you have to remove all piercings before surgery. This has to do with safety in the operating room. Since electric coagulators are used to control bleeding, exposed metal is generally best avoided.  You should ask this question at your consultation. Good luck!

Kirsty Boyd, MD, FRCSC · Answer

The reason to remove metal piercings is the use of electrocautery.  This is a tool used by many surgeons to safely lift breast tissue and muscle with minimal bleeding.  If patients have metal piercings left in place, they are at risk for sustaining a burn injury from the cautery.  Typically, we recommend removal of the piercing for the surgery, but the piercing could be replaced immediately after surgery.  Definitely best to discuss with your surgeon during your consultation.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

There is no reason to remove tatoos prior to breast augmentation. Breast enlargement can distort the lower part of the tatoo if implants do not drop.

Will I have to remove my dermal if I were to get implants? (Photo)

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