Is it safe to wear earrings during submuscular Breast Augmentation and applying body lotion to certain areas pre-op?

May 24, 2015
Asked By:Atfup7 in Frederick, Maryland

At my pre-op appt I asked the nurse if it's okay to lotion my face&legs (as they are notoriously dry & will leave me uncomfortable all day long the day of surgery without lotion after my morning shower) she said I can apply lotion to my face/legs; is this safe or should I just not apply? Also she said it was okay to leave in one of my ear piercings that isn't fully healed and she said they would cover it with tape? Is this safe practice also? Or should I have it changed out professionaly pre-op?

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June 9, 2015

Answer: Lotion and earrings during surgery

June 9, 2015

Answer: Lotion and earrings during surgery

May 26, 2015

Answer: Jewelry and lotion

May 26, 2015

Answer: Jewelry and lotion

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