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Do nipple piercings interfere with nipple health during breast reduction surgery?

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beautyofbalanceDec 27, 2025

As someone with nipple piercings, will this cause any problems for the process of protecting the health of the nipple during the procedure? Should piercings be removed well before the day of surgery to preserve nipple health?

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