💬 Frequently Asked Questions Series: “Do I need to remove my accessories?” “Do I have to remove my nails?”

Hello,

I’m Director Lim Seong-yun of Just Plastic Surgery. 😊

Today, I’d like to explain the reason we always mention during pre-surgery instructions:

“Removing accessories and nails.”

A surprisingly large number of people ask, “Do I need to take off my earrings too?”

“Do I really have to remove my nails?”

💍 Why you need to remove accessories

Before surgery, you must remove all metal accessories such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and piercings.

The reason is the electrosurgical device used during surgery (Bovie).

A Bovie is a machine that uses electric current to reduce bleeding and cut tissue or stop bleeding. If the current comes into contact with metal, an electrical spark can occur and cause burns. ⚡️

💡 In other words, if you undergo surgery while wearing metal accessories, current may flow to an unexpected area, creating a risk of burns.

💅 Why do I need to remove at least one nail?

During surgery, a pulse oximeter (SpO₂ monitor) is attached to a finger or toe.

This device measures the oxygen level in the blood in real time during surgery and is a very important tool for monitoring the patient’s breathing and circulation even under anesthesia.

However, nails—especially gel nails, acrylics, and black/dark colors—can prevent light from passing through properly in this monitor, making accurate measurement difficult or causing errors.

⚠️ That is why you must remove the nail from at least one finger or one toe.

💡 “I just got my nails done recently, so it feels too wasteful!”

Don’t worry.

Depending on the type of procedure or anesthesia method, there are cases where you do not need to remove your nails.

For example, if a simple procedure (Ulthera, filler, thread lifting, etc.) is performed under local anesthesia, it is fine to keep your nails.

✅ However, for surgeries that require sedation or general anesthesia, you must remove the nails from at least one finger.

If you are unsure, please ask in advance before surgery.

We will guide you within a safe range depending on the type of procedure. 😊

✨ Closing thoughts

All pre-surgery preparations are basic rules intended to put the patient’s safety first.

If you follow even the small details, the surgery can proceed much more safely and smoothly.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or contact the clinic.

We will kindly guide you.

For safe and comfortable procedures, Just Plastic Surgery will be with you. 💖

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