I am having a breast enhancement in 3 weeks. Will I need to remove my micro weave?

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not a full head of micro beads probably around 15 only a its a weave not strands on beads

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Likely not if there is no metal. Please speak to your plastic surgeon for specific pre op instructions as every surgeon has their own protocols.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  While  you shouldn't need to remove your weave, it is best to check with your surgeon on their own preferences. Good luck on your procedure!

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Azealia,    You have to realize that you will be laying down for about 2 - 21/2 hours, so anything in your hair that can cause pressure sores on your scalp should be removed. Best thing for you to do is have your beads examined by your surgeon, so he will be able to assess the possible risk. If the beads can cause such problem, they should be removed before surgery, otherwise, the can be left in place.                          Best of luck,                                            Dr Widder

Ellen A. Mahony, MD · Answer

Hi there,
The best advice I can give you is to ask your surgeon for his preop instructions.
In my office we meet in advance of surgery to review all pre and post instructions so there is complete understanding of what to expect and what to do before and after surgery.
Good luck!
In good health,
Ellen Mahony, MD

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

Usually micro weaves do not need to be removed pror to surgery, but this would depend on your surgeon's protocols. It is best to consult with him directly.

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thanks for the question. Usually there is no need to remove your microweave since the anesthesia team will use protective padding and make adjustments to accommodate your hair. You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon and anesthesiologist. Good luck 
Best, 
#drburnett #realself100

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

In our practice we do not request that patients remove their micro weave, but you should speak with your surgeon's office to see how their surgery center works.

Brian Widenhouse, MD · Answer

It does not sound like the weave will be  problem, but ask your surgeon and follow his/her advice.Best of luck!

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. No, I do not think you will need to remove your weave. Good luck!
  
Best,
  
Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS
  
Harvard educated plastic surgeon
  
Texas “Top Doc”

Marc J. Salzman, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question. The concern is that should this we've contain a fair amount of metal that it could attract the electric current that used for the surgery. We have found, in our patients, that this has not been necessary and have not seen any problems using the electrocautery with the small amount of metal associated with a weave. That's just our opinion, I'm sure there's others that may differ. I would go along with whatever your plastic surgeon feels safe. Best of luck with your surgery.

I am having a breast enhancement in 3 weeks. Will I need to remove my micro weave?

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