Can I leave my nipple rings during surgery if I use plastic rings instead of surgical steel ones?

November 20, 2013
Asked By:CurvyKae in New York City

I am going for plastic surgery (Full lipo, Tummy Tuck and BBL) I have my nipples pierced and I wanted to know if I can keep the rings in during surgery if I use the bioflex (plastic) rings instead of the surgical steel ones? I'm afraid to remove them during surgery because I'm scared that they'll close.

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November 20, 2016

Answer: Jewelry and Surgery

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October 6, 2015

Answer: Best to discuss with your surgeon.

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October 6, 2015

Answer: Best to discuss with your surgeon.

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October 5, 2015

Answer: Removal of nipple rings preoperative

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October 5, 2015

Answer: Removal of nipple rings preoperative

John J. Edney, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 12, 2015

Answer: Be safe-- remove nipple rings.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 12, 2015

Answer: Be safe-- remove nipple rings.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 28, 2013

Answer: Rings ?

Gregory T. Lynam, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 28, 2013

Answer: Rings ?

Gregory T. Lynam, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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