Will I need my IUD removed before Breast Augmentation?

December 14, 2010
Asked By:nickysixx in Los Angeles, CA

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.

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January 31, 2011

Answer: Breast augmentation--IUD is no problem; dermal anchors can be left in also!

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January 31, 2011

Answer: Breast augmentation--IUD is no problem; dermal anchors can be left in also!

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 16, 2010

Answer: Breast augmentation with IUD and dermal anchor piercings

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 16, 2010

Answer: Breast augmentation with IUD and dermal anchor piercings

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 16, 2010

Answer: Piercings and Breast Implants

Joseph Mele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 16, 2010

Answer: Piercings and Breast Implants

Joseph Mele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 15, 2010

Answer: Piercings, anchors and IUD's

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December 15, 2010

Answer: Piercings, anchors and IUD's

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December 19, 2010

Answer: IUD and dermal anchotings and surgery

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