Should I remove or keep my nipple rings in during the procedure?

Thank you for your question. It is for the patient's safety that all jewelry is removed prior to surgery. This can be caught or snagged on a number of things during surgery or recovery. It is best to take them out for the time of the surgery and the initial recovery time. By 10 months you should not have to worry about the holes closing up and you'll be able to put them back in shortly after surgery. Discuss with your surgeon what they would suggest. Hope this helps,Dr. Newall

it is a standard practice to require removal of jewelry and piercings before surgery.  This is done for patient safety.  It is possible for piercings to get caught and tear and for metal objects to cause burns if cautery is being used. Most plastic surgeons will have no trouble removing and replacing piercings. If cautery isn't going to be used and the piercings aren't in the operative field, they can be taped over to protect them. 

To maximize your safety all piercings must be removed. This is done to lower the risk of burns when cautery is used and allow full cleaning with surgical soap.  Having piercings out for s few hours will not result in closure of the tunnels. Dr. Peter A. AldeaMemphis, TN