Acrylic nails and nail polish during surgery?

September 17, 2014
Asked By:Naubell in Houston, TX

Scheduled for a tummy tuck, lipo and breast augmentation for October 14th. I have acrylic nails on, with gel nail polish. Do I just need th polish removed or should I plan on removing my acrylic nails as well?

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January 24, 2018

Answer: Gel nail polish and surgery

January 24, 2018

Answer: Gel nail polish and surgery

December 19, 2017

Answer: Nail polish

December 19, 2017

Answer: Nail polish

July 4, 2016

Answer: Acrylic nails source of bacteria.

July 4, 2016

Answer: Acrylic nails source of bacteria.

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