If I have my nipples pierced, can I get implants and keep the piercings?

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Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Yes, however they may need to be removed during surgery, but replaced afterwards. The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear greeneletha38,nipple piercings should be removed before the surgery but you should be able to place them back after the surgery. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Manuel Ventura Gonzalez, MD · Answer

Good Morning 
The postoperative process of breast implants is delicate. It is important to wait for the period of time necessary for a good recovery, then if you can insert your pearcing. It is good that you make an appointment and consult with a certified and experienced plastic surgeon to suggest the best indications.
  
Always to serve you I wish you good luck !
  
Dr.Manuel Ventura (Plastic Surgeon)

F. True Lansden, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes- get your piercings done first allowing for them to completely heal prior to your surgery in order to reduce your risk of infection. The piercings will need to be removed during surgery but can be put back in after your surgery.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

if followed by an augmentation alone.  If you require a lift and want your barbells horizontal, you may have to do that after the lift and then you run a small risk of an infection that could involve your implant.

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If I have my nipples pierced, can I get implants and keep the piercings?

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Answer: Breast Implants and Piercings

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Answer: You should be able to keep your piercings

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