How soon before rhinoplasty should I remove my nose ring?

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I have a rhinoplasty scheduled for six days time, just wondering if it would be best to remove my nose piercing now or can it be left until closer to the date?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello.
Great question. Congratulations on your upcoming procedure. However, I will suggest discussing your pre op concerns directly with your surgeon's office. Every surgeon has their own pre op protocols.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear shannonreidy,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. Generally speaking, there should be no reason not to remove the piercing on the morning of the surgery. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

James Murphy, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

In my opinion, you can leave it as late as you want. I see no reason why they can't be taken out just before your surgery. Replacing it afterwards may be more complicated, depending on what your surgeon has planned and the positioning of the piercing, of course. I would advise you to discuss this with your surgeon before and after your surgery

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, a nose ring could be removed in the morning of the day the rhinoplasty was to be performed.  Your particular surgeon may feel differently, so I would recommend checking with your surgeon's office.

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) · Answer

I see that you have had several answers that suggest removing the ring just before surgery is performed.  I will differ from this recommendation and say that in my practice I am more concerned about minimizing the chance for infection and suggest removing the ring as soon as possible.  This is true for other body piercings as well.Good luck to you!Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon

How soon before rhinoplasty should I remove my nose ring?

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