Should I remove my gel nail polish before surgery?

February 17, 2015
Asked By:Fitgirltx

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

Answers (4)

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VOTED MOST HELPFUL
February 18, 2015

Answer: Remove gels and all polish

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 18, 2015

Answer: Remove gels and all polish

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2015

Answer: Should I remove my gel nail polish before surgery?

Robert Singer, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2015

Answer: Should I remove my gel nail polish before surgery?

Robert Singer, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2015

Answer: Should I remove my gel nail polish before surgery?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2015

Answer: Should I remove my gel nail polish before surgery?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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