Must I remove my navel piercing before abdominal lipo?

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I've had a navel piercing for 15 years. I've scheduled abdominal lipo and need to know if I should remove it prior to the procedure.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I have my patients remove the ring.  I suggest a formal consultation with an expert to determine the best way to go about treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Keith Hodge, MD · Answer

Yes, any piercing should be removed if it is in the area that will be sterile and prepped for the procedure. A 15 year old piercing will have a mature tract to allow easy replacement of the piercing after the procedure. Good luck!

Deborah Sillins, MD · Answer

Yes it is important to remove the navel ring to prevent possible infection in the area of surgery. Your surgeon can remove it the time of surgery.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

It is always a good idea to remove all piercings for surgery to insure a more sterile environment, while minimizing complication.

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes all jewelry needs to be removed prior to surgery. Although electrocauterry is not used during this procedure you will be safer since no errant soft tissue injuries can occur if the jewelry is removed.

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Must I remove my navel piercing before abdominal lipo?

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