Why Remove Piercings?
MRI machines use powerful magnets. Metals, like those in piercings, are attracted to magnets, which can be risky.
If you keep your piercings on, they might move or heat up because of the MRI’s magnets. Ouch!
Removing piercings helps ensure nothing uncomfortable happens during the scan.
Whether it’s in your ear, nose, or belly button, all piercings need to come off.
Metals react to the MRI machine’s magnetic field, which can distort the images.
Without metals in the way, doctors can get a clearer look at what’s inside you.
Any metal objects on your body need to be removed for the same reasons.
Before your MRI, a nurse will check to make sure all metal has been removed.