Acrylic nails

[tessies 224]

Has anyone had surgery in Mexico and kept their acrylic nails on?

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

Instructions from my doc is at least one removed but best if all removed.

[FABby40 38]

OH WOW! Thanks for posting this! I had no idea! What's the reason behind having to take them off?

[tessies 224]

OH WOW! Thanks for posting this! I had no idea! What's the reason behind having to take them off?

The pulse oxmeter. I have had 7 surgeries in the course of 10 years of course here in the US and never removed them but Dr Luna said it would be best.

[ISleevedIt 380]

I believe they can check circulation when they push down on your nail.

[Traci J. 207]

I kept all mine on, just make sure you have clear polish. They just need to be able to see the color in underneath.

[FABby40 38]

Hmmm......okay. Well, I'll keep quiet and see if my surgeon mentions that. I got my priorities!

[tessies 224]

I told Dr Luna they are staying on. I planned on using a clear.

[NeNe1284 26]

Yea I dont plan on taking mines off either.

[bethxxx 304]

I kept my acrylic nails on for surgery but had to take the nail polish off my toes for them to check something. Can't really remember what.

My surgeon said no to gel nails though, didn't bother me because I never get them.

[NurseGrace 509]

Has anyone had surgery in Mexico and kept their acrylic nails on?

don't. they harbor bacteria and you are only putting yourself at risk

[FABby40 38]

What do you think about shellac on the nails on surgery day? Would that be okay, ya think?

[doreyrae 20]

I have Shellac too and was wondering about that.