Foreign Body Removal Clinic in Peachtree Corners, GA

If you suspect that a foreign object is stuck in your body, staying calm is crucial. Avoid trying to remove it yourself, especially if it is deeply embedded, causing significant pain or bleeding, or is located in a sensitive area such as your eye, ear, nose, throat, or genital region. Attempting to remove a foreign body improperly can cause further injury, push it deeper, or introduce infection.

For minor cases—such as a splinter in the skin—you may try to gently remove it with clean tweezers after washing your hands and the affected area thoroughly. However, if you have difficulty, experience increased pain, or are unsure about the location or depth of the object, it is best to stop and seek professional help.

At Lifeline Primary Care, our experienced medical team is here to help if you experience any of the following:
 
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Severe pain, bleeding, or numbness
• Signs of infection (redness, swelling, pus, or fever)
• Foreign objects in the airway, eyes, or deep wounds
• Objects made of glass, metal, or other contaminated materials
 
If you or a loved one encounters any of these situations, contact Lifeline Primary Care promptly for evaluation and treatment. Keep the affected area as still as possible, and avoid eating or drinking if you suspect a foreign body in your airway or digestive tract.
 
When you visit our clinic, bring any information about how the injury occurred and the type of object involved—this helps us provide the safest and most effective care. Timely medical evaluation can help prevent complications and ensure proper removal of foreign bodies.

If you suspect that you or someone else has a foreign body lodged in the eye, ear, nose, throat, or another part of the body, Lifeline Primary Care is here to help. Prompt medical attention is important to ensure the safest outcome and prevent complications.
 
The urgency depends on the location and your symptoms. If the foreign body is in the airway and causing difficulty breathing, choking, coughing, or inability to speak, this is a medical emergency—call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
 
For other situations—such as a foreign object in the eye causing pain, loss of vision, or being embedded in the eye, or objects lodged in the ear or nose, especially in children—it’s best to seek care from a healthcare professional as soon as possible.
 
Attempting to remove a foreign object yourself can sometimes make the problem worse or cause infection. Even if symptoms seem mild, it is generally safest to be assessed by a medical professional.
 
If you or your child experiences pain, bleeding, difficulty breathing, or loss of function after a foreign object enters the body, seek medical attention right away. For non-emergency cases, Lifeline Primary Care offers prompt appointments and compassionate care to address your needs and help you heal safely.

At Lifeline Primary Care, we frequently treat patients who have foreign objects—such as splinters, glass, or even remnants from previous medical procedures—lodged in their bodies. It’s important to understand that when a foreign object penetrates the skin or deeper tissues, it can disrupt your body’s natural protective barriers. This disruption increases the risk of infection, because bacteria and other germs are able to enter more easily.
 
Common symptoms you might notice include redness, swelling, pain, and sometimes pus, which are all signs of inflammation or infection. If not addressed, foreign objects can lead to more serious complications. For example, sharp objects may injure nerves or blood vessels, causing bleeding or loss of function. Some materials might even trigger allergic reactions or chronic inflammation.

If you suspect you have a foreign object in your body—especially if you have signs of infection like fever, increased pain, or discharge—it’s important to seek prompt medical attention. Early removal of the object and appropriate treatment, such as antibiotics if an infection is present, can prevent more severe complications and promote faster healing.

The duration of a foreign body removal procedure can vary, depending on several factors like the type, size, and location of the object, as well as your overall health.
 
For straightforward cases, such as removing superficial splinters or small objects from the ear or nose, the procedure may take just a few minutes. In more complex situations—such as deeply embedded items or objects located in sensitive areas like the airway or eye—removal may require more time and careful attention, sometimes ranging from 15 to 30 minutes or longer.
 
If your case requires imaging, sedation, or a minor surgical procedure, the total time spent may extend to an hour or more, including preparation and recovery. Rest assured, our providers will thoroughly assess your situation and select the most appropriate approach to ensure your comfort and safety, while minimizing the risk of complications.

Our experienced physicians, Dr. Safia Pirani, MD, and Dr. Aziz Pirani, MD, offer expert foreign body removal services in a safe, comfortable, and compassionate environment. With extensive training in primary care and urgent care procedures, they are skilled in removing a wide range of objects using specialized tools and minimally invasive techniques. This ensures the foreign body is thoroughly removed while minimizing pain and reducing the risk of further injury or infection.
 
Comprehensive Aftercare for Your Recovery

At Lifeline Primary Care, your well-being doesn’t end with removal. Dr. Safia Pirani and Dr. Aziz Pirani provide thorough aftercare instructions to promote healing and prevent future complications, ensuring you get back to feeling your best as quickly as possible.
 
For trusted and compassionate foreign body removal in the community, Lifeline Primary Care is here for you. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are located at 3330 Peachtree Corners Circle, Suite H, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. We serve patients from Peachtree Corners GA, Norcross GA, Doraville GA, Dunwoody GA, Johns Creek GA, Duluth GA, Roswell GA, Sandy Springs GA, and surrounding cities.