Can I use a plastic piercing retainer during surgery?

April 14, 2023
Asked By:bdubs2 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hello, I have a breast reduction surgery scheduled and a recently done helix piercing on my ear. Would it be safe to use a plastic retainer in that piercing to keep it from closing during surgery?

Answers (12)

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August 12, 2023

Answer: Yes

Christopher Pannucci, MD, MSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 12, 2023

Answer: Yes

Christopher Pannucci, MD, MSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2023

Answer: Piercing retainer

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2023

Answer: Piercing retainer

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 25, 2023

Answer: Plastic piercing ok!

Jeremy S. Nikfarjam, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 25, 2023

Answer: Plastic piercing ok!

Jeremy S. Nikfarjam, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 3, 2023

Answer: Breast Reduction & Nipple Piercing

Moises Salama, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 3, 2023

Answer: Breast Reduction & Nipple Piercing

Moises Salama, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 23, 2023

Answer: Plastic piercing

Derek Fletcher, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 23, 2023

Answer: Plastic piercing

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