Should I remove my gel nail polish before surgery?

Question

I have gel Polish on my natural nail...does it need to come off? If yes can I just paint em with regular polish?

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Gel nail polish will interfere with one of the most important tools that is used during general anesthesia to tell how much oxygen is in your blood.

Jeremy Pyle, MD · Answer

This is exactly the kind of question best addressed to your surgeon as her or she may have very strong feelings on the issue.Best,Dr. Pyle

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

I would suggest that you discuss this with your plastic
surgeon who should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member
of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with and follow all of her or his instructions. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

You will be best off communicating with your plastic surgeon's office directly; the advice you receive online may not be exactly what your plastic surgeon will recommend.  In other words, best to follow your plastic surgeon's preoperative/postoperative instructions specifically. Best wishes with your upcoming surgery.

Should I remove my gel nail polish before surgery?

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