Hi i have the copper IUD *paragard* and dermal anchor piercings *G23 titanium* and i wanted to know if both need to be removed prior to surgery. Ive read around forums with girls that said they didnt need to remove them but im still iffy on that. thank you.
Answer: Breast augmentation--IUD is no problem; dermal anchors can be left in also!
Many women with IUDs, Harrington rods (metal rods for spine straightening), and other metal prostheses (hips, knees, etc.) have undergone breast enlargement with implants without any problem at all. You can safely leave your IUD in and proceed with your surgery without concern.
I have operated on patients with dermal anchors as well, but these should be clean, present in non-infected or inflamed skin, and be able to be covered with sterile adhesive films if in the surgical field. Nipple piercings should be removed, and can easily be replaced after surgery is completed.
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Answer: Breast augmentation--IUD is no problem; dermal anchors can be left in also!
Many women with IUDs, Harrington rods (metal rods for spine straightening), and other metal prostheses (hips, knees, etc.) have undergone breast enlargement with implants without any problem at all. You can safely leave your IUD in and proceed with your surgery without concern.
I have operated on patients with dermal anchors as well, but these should be clean, present in non-infected or inflamed skin, and be able to be covered with sterile adhesive films if in the surgical field. Nipple piercings should be removed, and can easily be replaced after surgery is completed.
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December 16, 2010
Answer: Breast augmentation with IUD and dermal anchor piercings
There is no reason to remove the IUD prior to surgery. The IUD will not be touching any grounding surface so there is no risk of burns occuring. The dermal anchor piercings may require either removal (if they are in the operative field and can't be prepped and draped sterily) if your surgeon feels there is a risk of skin burns due to their location or capping them to protect the skin. Let your surgeon know where the piercings are so proper plans can be made.
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December 16, 2010
Answer: Breast augmentation with IUD and dermal anchor piercings
There is no reason to remove the IUD prior to surgery. The IUD will not be touching any grounding surface so there is no risk of burns occuring. The dermal anchor piercings may require either removal (if they are in the operative field and can't be prepped and draped sterily) if your surgeon feels there is a risk of skin burns due to their location or capping them to protect the skin. Let your surgeon know where the piercings are so proper plans can be made.
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December 16, 2010
Answer: Piercings and Breast Implants
Maybe it because I am also in California, but I am familiar with dermal anchor piercings. As long as they are not in the operative field they are fine. The main concern is touching them with the electrocautery during surgery and causing a burn. Dermal anchors on the upper chest can be covered with tape and left in place. Piercings near the incision would best be removed for surgery. Other types of piercings, like nipple piercings should also be removed for surgery. If the areas are mature, they can be replaced at the end of surgery.l Your IUD should not interfere with your breast augmentation surgery.
Below is a link to an article on breast augmentation and nipple piercings.
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December 16, 2010
Answer: Piercings and Breast Implants
Maybe it because I am also in California, but I am familiar with dermal anchor piercings. As long as they are not in the operative field they are fine. The main concern is touching them with the electrocautery during surgery and causing a burn. Dermal anchors on the upper chest can be covered with tape and left in place. Piercings near the incision would best be removed for surgery. Other types of piercings, like nipple piercings should also be removed for surgery. If the areas are mature, they can be replaced at the end of surgery.l Your IUD should not interfere with your breast augmentation surgery.
Below is a link to an article on breast augmentation and nipple piercings.
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December 15, 2010
Answer: Piercings, anchors and IUD's
The IUD doesnt need to be removed as it will generally not have contact with any grounding surface. However, most operatting rooms prefer removal of exposed metal . If you can place a non-conducting cap or plug on the anchor, that would be preferable. This is similar to the use of spacers for piercings.
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December 15, 2010
Answer: Piercings, anchors and IUD's
The IUD doesnt need to be removed as it will generally not have contact with any grounding surface. However, most operatting rooms prefer removal of exposed metal . If you can place a non-conducting cap or plug on the anchor, that would be preferable. This is similar to the use of spacers for piercings.
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Answer: IUD and dermal anchotings and surgery
Dear nickysixx,
The presence of an IUD will not have an affect on your surgery, so it can be left in. With the dermal anchors, it depends on where they are located. The concern with metal piercings is that there is a risk of causing burns to the skin where the piercing is located. Surgeons use a device that utilizes electricity to cauterize (burn) blood vessels during surgery. If the electric current comes close enough to something made of metal, it will burn any tissue that the metal is contact with. This becomes a concern when a piercing is within the field of surgery (e.g. on the chest, if a breast augmentation is being performed). The risk is actually quite low, and even lower as you move away from the surgical site, but not zero.
Bottom line. The risk for injury is low. If you want the least risk, then take the dermal anchors out. I have done this for patients, and put them back in at the end of surgery, while they are still asleep, no big deal. I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Lawrence Tong MD FACS FRCSC
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Answer: IUD and dermal anchotings and surgery
Dear nickysixx,
The presence of an IUD will not have an affect on your surgery, so it can be left in. With the dermal anchors, it depends on where they are located. The concern with metal piercings is that there is a risk of causing burns to the skin where the piercing is located. Surgeons use a device that utilizes electricity to cauterize (burn) blood vessels during surgery. If the electric current comes close enough to something made of metal, it will burn any tissue that the metal is contact with. This becomes a concern when a piercing is within the field of surgery (e.g. on the chest, if a breast augmentation is being performed). The risk is actually quite low, and even lower as you move away from the surgical site, but not zero.
Bottom line. The risk for injury is low. If you want the least risk, then take the dermal anchors out. I have done this for patients, and put them back in at the end of surgery, while they are still asleep, no big deal. I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Lawrence Tong MD FACS FRCSC
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