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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.
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
I would suggest that you discuss this with your plasticsurgeon who should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a memberof 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
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.
If the piercing is very close to the operative area, then it may be very necessary to remove them as they pose a burn risk. Check with your surgeon. Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Thank you for the question.Unfortunately there is no way to predict exactly how a patient's breasts will change after pregnancy. A good indication may be to evaluate the changes that occurred with your mother's breasts after her pregnancies (although this is not foolproof either). It may be...
The only way for you to determine which size is best for you is to try on sizers. Your perception of the best volume is different than everyone else.
