Can you pluck nipple hair before a breast augmentation?

Although it may be okay to pluck hair before your surgery, it would be best to ask your surgeon. This is because each surgeon has their own pre-op instructions.

Thank you for your question. There is no need to pluck your hair prior to surgery. If you are doing it because you would prefer to do it, I would recommend at least 3-4 days prior to surgery. Good luck on your upcoming surgery!

I would recommend doing this at least 2-3 days before to minimize potential skin trauma prior to the surgery.

It is possible to get a small follicle infection if you pluck the hairs. Its probably safe to do this about a week or more prior to surgery.

You don't really need to remove the hairs, if the doctor needs to remove it will be done in the surgery, don't you worry about this.

Not sure how much it matters, but if your skin gets irritated when plucking, then giving your skin
time to heal is always a good idea. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

It is safe to pluck nipple hair before breast augmentation surgery. You can also continue after the surgery

If you are going to pluck one week would be enough. Make sure to use daily antiseptic solution to clean the nipple area. Usually there is nothing to worry but it would be okay to take precaution.

Dear jessica1234678910,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I would suggest leaving the hair or trimming, not shaving, the night before. Otherwise, you risk stirring up skin bacteria as the hair is removed.