How long to re-pierce nipples after breast augmentation?

Question

I had my nipple piercings for almost two years but they closed 5 days post op. How long should I wait?

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and congratulations on your recent procedure! You want to make sure to give your body some time to fully heal prior to re-piercing, about 6-8 weeks. Good luck and congratulations again!

Nathan Eberle, MD, DDS, FACS · Answer

bad idea, you can and will introduce bacteria to the area, now that you have implants, you run the risk of getting your implants infected, having to have them removed, really not worth the risk unless you are ok with losing your implants(having them taken out) and giving up all the money you spent on your BA just to have nipple rings

Michael Hromadka, MD · Answer

Hi ~ You should wait 6-8 weeks after your surgery to re-pierce your nipples. This will allow your body to be well healed prior to this. You do not want to increase your risk for infection while healing from breast implant surgery. Thank you.

Patrick L. Basile, MD · Answer

If they have closed already then the safest thing to do is wait 6 weeks. Always better to be safe.

Ravi Somayazula, DO · Answer

I suggest waiting 6 weeks. It is important to make sure that this is done and sterile as possible to minimize introducing bacteria that can lead to infection of the implant. Best wishes,Dr. Ravi Somayazula

Marc J. Salzman, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I'm surprised that your surgeon did not put a plastic or suture that's nonmetal into the whole and the nipple such that the piercing could be replaced the very next day. Now that a new piercing needs to be done, I would recommend that you wait at least six weeks until a well-established capsule has formed around the implant. Best of luck.

How long to re-pierce nipples after breast augmentation?

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