Can a nipple ring be left in during liposuction?

The reason we like to have body piercings removed is on the chance that they may conduct electricity and cause a burn when we are using electrocautery. There is no electrocautery during liposuction, so you are fine to leave the nipple ring in.

You should be safe with the nipple ring. However, some facilities have very strict policies about that. Best to ask your plastic surgeon and get clearance from him.Best of luck, Gary Horndeski M.D.

  For the manner in which I perform tumescent liposuction, the nipple ring could be left in place.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

There is no reason you should have to remove the nipple ring, as long as electrosurgery is not performed.  Especially, if the nipple ring is not in the treatment area.  I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.  

During liposuction surgery electric cautery is not used. In circumstances when electric cautery is used nipple rings can not be worn. I recommend that patients with nipple rings, change the ring with a plastic ring, temporarily.

Electrocautery is not used during liposuction so the potential of skin burns through metal does not exist.