Will I need to remove my tongue piercing for a breast implant surgery? Could I put a plastic one in?

April 17, 2014
Asked By:Itsforhappiness in Warrensburg, MO

Closing time for people on this piercing is always different. It could happen almost immediately and could never close up. I have never taken my tongue piercing out and don't want to figure out how long it takes, I could not imagine having to pierce this thing again, once was enough. With the procedure being at least an hour long, I really don't want to risk having to take it out(though boobies are more important then a tongue ring.) So I'm just curious if I could leave it in and everything be okay?

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November 7, 2021

Answer: Remove the tongue piercing

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November 7, 2021

Answer: Remove the tongue piercing

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April 21, 2014

Answer: Body piercings are usually removed during an operation.

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April 21, 2014

Answer: Body piercings are usually removed during an operation.

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April 21, 2014

Answer: Remove tongue piercing before surgery, and do I place a plastic spacer?

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April 21, 2014

Answer: Remove tongue piercing before surgery, and do I place a plastic spacer?

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April 20, 2014

Answer: Tongue

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April 20, 2014

Answer: Tongue

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Answer: Piercings

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Answer: Piercings

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