Can you keep your acrylic nails during breast augmentation or can they test your oxygen levels somewhere else?

Thank you for your question! For my patients, I recommend that they remove all fingernail polish prior to surgery, however, we do also have an ear probe to monitor oxygen levels during surgery. I recommend discussing this with your plastic surgeon, to make sure they have the equipment readily available for you during your procedure. Best of luck!

Having acrylic nails would not be a problem using a pulse oximeter, however you do need to let them know at pre assessement so that alternative arrangements such as an ear lobe pulse oximeter probe can be made available for you.
For optimal outcome, please consult a fully qualified plastic surgeon, who has specialist qualification in plastic surgery 'FRCS Plast' after having being trained adequately in the field of plastic surgery, is registered on the 'Specialist register for Plastic surgery' with the General Medical Council and has been considered competent enough to be a member of the 'BAPRAS' (British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons) and 'BAAPS' (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) at the least.

Thank you for your question.  Pulse oximeters can be placed on a toe or earlobe but often the best and most accepted measurement is a finger.  Best to check with your plastic surgeon for his/her preferences.  Good luck.