Need magnet implant removed for MRI - where in UK?

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Skylon77@reddit

PLEASE tell me you didn't go to A&E with this.

The person who put it in carries the responsibility.

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wtfylat@reddit

Yeah, what a monumental waste of NHS time and resources.

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Disarryonno@reddit

Well, it isn’t it is? Because they didn’t do it. OP just wasted their time queuing, and considering it needs to be removed for a legitimate reason, and after already trying their GP and trying to go private, I’d be getting pretty annoyed too.

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titlrequired@reddit

Probably not relevant but what was it used for?

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baliali@reddit (OP)

It's a body modification - lets you sense magnetic fields and feel metal objects. Kind of like a sixth sense.

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Success_With_Lettuce@reddit

That sounds really interesting! I’d say you’ll have to have it privately removed, so contact local private hospitals.

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Mr_Bumcrest@reddit

It sounds like bullshit.

"It let's you sense magnetic fields" OP thinks their magneto.

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CassetteLine@reddit

Doesn't sound bullshit at all.

Think it through. If I get you to hold a magnet, do you think you can sense when that magnet is near something magnetic? Of course you can, you'll feel the magnet pull.

Now if I glue the magnet to you, does it still work? Of course.

So if I implant a magnet in you, will it work? Yes.

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DatGuyGandhi@reddit

Can't say I've ever been harmed by a magnet tbf

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its_the_terranaut@reddit

Sure, but using the eyes that God gave me, if someone approaches me with a magnet I’m going to notice. It’s generally not a surprising event.

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blither86@reddit

Of course you'd feel it, it would feel like something inside you was pulling/pushing against your insides and trying to get out. Sure it's not 'feeling magnetism' but it's definitely a way of sensing it.

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Mr_Bumcrest@reddit

That's not sensing magnetic fields, that's feeling a magnet inside your skin. Achieve the same by having a necklace or holding a magnet.

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blither86@reddit

There's no point, is there, because you're being intentionally obtuse. You're also wrong. Having a necklace wouldn't even come close to the level of sensitivity. Neither would holding a magnet. Besides, you'd then need to walk around holding a magnet the entire time.

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New-Dot1833@reddit

Why not have a magnet stitched on a sleeve?

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its_the_terranaut@reddit

Genuine q; does it work?

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AddictedToRugs@reddit

Lol come on

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True-Abalone-3380@reddit

requires an immensely strong magnet.

You mean like in an MRI machine......

If he grabs hold of his todger whilst the magnet is rotating at 500RPM is he going to have the moment of his life?

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KiwiNo2638@reddit

Probably the last moment

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AddictedToRugs@reddit

No, I was meaning like a small neodymium magnet, many orders of magnitude less strong than the MRI that will rip it from OP's flesh but still far stronger than an iron magnet.

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1901pies@reddit

OP will feel a slight tugging sensation in their hand

I can do that without a magnet

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Scary-Temperature871@reddit

Fucks sake 😅

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tiorzol@reddit

This some peak satire.

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Chicken_shish@reddit

Let the MRI do it?

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octobod@reddit

Joking apart not a stupid idea. Contact the MRI. This can't be the first time this has happened.. failing that ask other MRI units for advice

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enchantedspring@reddit

I doubt Radiology will be able to assist with this, it is not common at all to have magnets implanted internally.

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octobod@reddit

Radiology should know how the situation can be resolved and failing that the MRI appointment should be canceled, saving clinical time.

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enchantedspring@reddit

It's so rare we likely won't. It'll take ages of phone calls around to establish we have no idea what to suggest...

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BunglingBoris@reddit

Fucking terrible idea

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octobod@reddit

Try rereading it. note the appearance of the word advice

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BunglingBoris@reddit

Yes, the advice to let the MRI remove it is a fucking terrible idea.

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CassetteLine@reddit

Not sure if you're joking or not?

Their comment is obviously not suggesting to let the MRI rip it out. They're suggesting to contact the department and ask them for advice on how to get it removed, as they've almost certainly encountered this situation before.

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gl_fh@reddit

This is an absolutely terrible idea, will probably shut down a multimillion piece of equipment, and cost tens of thousands in repairs.

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One_Last_Pancake@reddit

This person isn't recommend just going in an MRI to have it removed. Talk to the MRI team. They might know who to go to.

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gl_fh@reddit

Fair dos, must have misread it!

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Ginger_Tea@reddit

I mean the first comment jokingly implies this.

But they don't want metal in there.

So if you have pins in your leg from a crash, you might not get the scan.

Every bit of piercing you have, removed on the day or beforehand. But once it's inside and known about, how big of a risk is it to you and or the machine?

You need this test, I can write a referral.

Or you need this test, until it's removed we are doing nothing, you'll have to figure it out.

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notouttolunch@reddit

An entire MRI machine only costs a few hundred thousand! At worst, you’re going to dent a fairing. This is an easy to risk assess part of a design.

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octobod@reddit

I am suggesting OP asks them for advice about how to resolve an issue that must have happened before and if that fails try contacting other MRI departments

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gl_fh@reddit

Sorry, misread the point of your comment!

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margarita_92@reddit

I understand your comment - see if the MRI department has an MR Physicist who can look into the type of metal that’s used and see if it’s safe to scan or how to resolve the situation.

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bopeepsheep@reddit

Yes, if you are heading to the John Radcliffe absolutely ask their MRI team for advice. They'd much sooner help you than wreck their machines.

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ryanstarman123@reddit

The mri definitely will, I remember a lady left her "plug" in thinking it was 100% silicone turns out that was a metal ball inside that ended up if her chest cavity

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baliali@reddit (OP)

Ouch

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Alarmed_Crazy_6620@reddit

Piercing place?

If you're desperate, I recon it's pretty doable to DIY

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baliali@reddit (OP)

Message a ton and selo far no is willing to do it. Even the piercing place where I got it done. Thank you

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Im_being_stalked@reddit

I’d also look for places that close earlobes. I think it’s technically illegal but there’s still some places that do it if you message privately. Try the stretching earlobes subreddit.

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Alarmed_Crazy_6620@reddit

I'd also check the local FB groups as it usually has nurses moonlighting to do skin tag and similar removals – ultimately, you only need a person with a scalpel and a steady hand, not a highly qualified surgeon

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baliali@reddit (OP)

Thanks i will take a look.

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Alarmed_Crazy_6620@reddit

If you're captivating and magnetic, you might even get a discount

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baliali@reddit (OP)

I am definitely magnetic but not so much captivating.

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Alarmed_Crazy_6620@reddit

I'd probably show up at their doorstep looking a bit desperate

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ashyjay@reddit

Not allowed anymore.

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AlphaAndOmega@reddit

Silly billy

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Top-State2480@reddit

Worked in MRI for 20 years, private message me what MRI you’re having, it might be ok to scan. Have you contacted the MRI department. There is a risk of heating/burns to the area.

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furexfurex@reddit

You went to a&e with this?

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Old-Willingness9817@reddit

Get the person that did it to remove it. If they're no longer in business, get another like business to remove it

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nightmaresgrow@reddit

Out of curiosity on the point of these implants, I googled them. The below Reddit thread came up that says that people have been fine with an MRI and you can get a small shield whilst having the scan.

I'm not sure it's something I'd want to risk, but it might be worth calling the MRI department to see what the options are.

Link https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupportmacgyver/s/PVBO967JME

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CandidPayment2386@reddit

The MRI department has the say on if its safe to proceed. The OPs been told to remove it so that's it, if the OP wants the MRI its on them to find a mechanism (and pay for it)

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ForeignWeb8992@reddit

place where you had it implanted?

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dupersuperduper@reddit

Try joining some body mod groups on Facebook and make a post asking if anyone nearby can remove it for you

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triplecrown60@reddit

who put it in? sounds like the guys to ask how to get iy out?

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sillyquestionsdude@reddit

Is it just under the skin? If so you have DIY as an option...

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baliali@reddit (OP)

Kinda a hard pass on the DIY approach kinda nervous messing it up. But thanks.

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sillyquestionsdude@reddit

Fair enough, i do minor surgeries to myself if needed, big splinter removal and stitching up cuts are usual. I have a high pain threshold and dont have anesthetic for dental work either.

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baliali@reddit (OP)

Pains not really an issue but its thought of messing it up more than anything.

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AussieHxC@reddit

Do it whilst sat in A&E ?

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Possiblyreef@reddit

Good way to get a grippy socks holiday

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Apidium@reddit

I don't understand what you think you will mess up? How deep is it? Usually they are just below the skin

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twirlinround@reddit

How the fuck do you think telling someone to cut out an under skin modification by themselves at home is a good idea? This is so fucking dumb.

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Fruitpicker15@reddit

Infection is the main risk here.

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RunawayPenguin89@reddit

Bob Mortimer on Reddit?!

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Alarmed_Crazy_6620@reddit

MRI can do it for you

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twirlinround@reddit

How many times are you going to post this? Jesus

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Alarmed_Crazy_6620@reddit

???

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spike31875@reddit

Not going to lie, this was my first thought!

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leafveiled@reddit

Unsure if he's currently in the UK but search instagram for shiva_108

Highly competent and internationally renowned bodymod artist who's London based when in the UK. If nothing else he may know others that may be able to help.

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baliali@reddit (OP)

Cheers, Will send him over a message.

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Crab-Turbulent@reddit

If it's a piercing or along those lines, can't you speak to a generic piercing shop? I had to have dermal implants removed and managed to get them removed in Japan, twice, so I'm sure you can find a piercing shop here...

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jesuisnick@reddit

Private hospitals - won't do it (say needs surgical removal)

I don't understand this - surely they can do surgical removal in a private hospital? For a price of course, but it's literally what they do. They can even remove a breast implant due to patient preference, so I can't see them refusing a little job like a dermal implant removal. They might charge over the odds though, to make it worth the staff and surgery time.

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baliali@reddit (OP)

Yeah. I didn't really get it either. I have messaged a few different ones and hopefully hear back.

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jesuisnick@reddit

I tried googling it and it's really difficult because all the results focus on breast implants, contraceptive implants, dental implants... seems to be a small market for cosmetic subdermals. I guess you've also found this out...!

Otherwise, have you tried these poorly regulated skin clinics like that Apprentice winner started a few years ago? Not full on surgeries, but more focus on fillers, botox, other minor things?

https://www.sknclinics.co.uk/treatments-and-pricing

https://www.cosmedics.co.uk/skin-treatments/

https://drderme.com/

https://skinsurgeryclinic.co.uk/

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badger906@reddit

My bracelet has a magnet on it.. does the same thing.

Also great waste of NHS time..

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baliali@reddit (OP)

Yeah, He no longer does body mods. I'll take a look thank you.

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