I want to get Smart Lipo on my stomach and back but I have vaginal piercing will I have too remove it?

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Can I replace the medal jewelry with plastic jewelry and keep the piercing in and still have the surgery?

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

Body piercings are routinely removed for procedures that utilize electrosurgical instruments. This is to prevent electrical burns. Lipo by any technique does not utilize this type of equipment and there is no need to remove them.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There is no reason why you should have to remove the piercing if you are having liposuction done in another area.  I suggest going to a well trained body contouring expert, someone who does many of these procedures yearly.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Keith Hodge, MD · Answer

I do not think you need to remove it. Just like I wouldn't ask you to remove your earrings for the procedure. Good luck!

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

HI Ro, Best to take the safest route. . . This is a great question for your to ask your plastic surgeon directly.  Best to you and enjoy your results.  -Dr. Brian Coan

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

It is definitely safer to remove your jewelry prior to undergoing s surgical procedure that requires the use of electrocautery. Smartlipo,however, is laser based technology. To minimize the chances of an errant mishap you should remove your jewelry. Dr. Burnett

I want to get Smart Lipo on my stomach and back but I have vaginal piercing will I have too remove it?

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Answer: Liposuction and Removing Jewelry

Answer: Liposuction and Removing Jewelry

Answer: Vaginal piercing

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I want to get Smart Lipo on my stomach and back but I have vaginal piercing will I have too remove it?

Answers (7)

Answer: Liposuction and Removing Jewelry

Answer: Liposuction and Removing Jewelry

Answer: Vaginal piercing

Answer: Vaginal piercing

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