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Can I Get my Belly Button Pierced After a Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by Danylle in Longview TX
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
Question viewed 3,757 times
Tags: belly button, female, piercing

I will be 6months post-op in February and was hoping to get my belly button pierced. Would that be ok?

12 answers to Can I Get my Belly Button Pierced After a Tummy Tuck?

Belly button piercing after a tummy tuck

As long as your incision is well healed, you can get your belly button pierced six months after a tummy tuck. If you are concerned at all regarding how your incision has healed, please consult with your plastic surgeon prior to the actual piercing. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

Tummy Tuck - Can I Get my Belly Button Pierced After a Tummy Tuck?

Generally yes, although you should obviously clear this with your plastic surgeon. At this stage (6 months) you are well-healed, and that certainly appears to be the case based on the photo you sent. So - from that standpoint - go for it. My only hesitation (and not that you asked...) is that if your BB stretches out a bit, or the piercing catches on something, or whatever...you may undo all the work you've done. I have seen more than a few patients who look down... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Umbilical piercing after a tummy tuck

At 6 months after a tummy tuck and you have healed without complications, then you are pretty much able to do anything. A piercing should be fine.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Piercing following a tummy tuck

You should be fine with a piercing. Just make sure you are completely healed and visit someone you can trust who practices sterile techniques. If any doubt, visit your doctor. Some physicians will pierce repaired earlobes and may pierce your navel if requested. Good luck!!

Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

It would be absolutely fine to have your belly button pierced following your tummy tuck if the area has fully healed and scarrin

Thank you for your enquiry, I think it would be absolutely fine to have your belly button pierced following your tummy tuck if the area has fully healed and scarring has settled. Good luck with this if you do decide to proceed.

Adrian Richards, MD
London Plastic Surgeon

Belly button piercing after tummy tuck

Dear Danylle, the scar around your belly button should sart to get softer after 6 months. you should be ok to have it pierced, but check with your surgeon though. If the scar is unusually thick, you may have to wait longer until it continues to settle down. I have had patients getting tattoos too ( sunburst, etc.. ) post-op, but I usually advise them to wait a year after surgery or until the scars are softer. good luck, Florence Mussat MD

Florence Mussat, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Belly button piercing after a tummy tuck

At 6 months you are fully healed from the tummy tuck and it would be fine to have a piercing done if you want one.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Can I get a belly button piercing after a tummy tuck?

The short answer is yes, you can. You should tell your surgeon about your plans before the surgery. The surgeon can leave a bit of tissue so that piercing wil be easier to do after surgery. Often, the skin is so tight after surgery in this area that it is difficult for the technician to place a piercing. Waiting at least 6 months after surgery is a good idea. You should also check with your surgeon first before going ahead, especially if you had a muscle... more

Claudio DeLorenzi, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Belly Button piercing after tummy tuck

Yes, belly button piercing is acceptable after tummy tuck. However, following a full tummy tuck. there will be a thick scar at the top of the belly button. It is very important to place this deeper than usual otherwise is may tear through the scar tissue. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Belly button piercing after tummy tuck

At six months post-op from a tummy tuck, it should be safe to have your belly button pierced. You may be able to proceed with this even sooner, but I would check with your doctor to be sure.

Amy M. Sprole, MD
Wichita Plastic Surgeon

Belly Button Piercing OK after Tummy Tuck

There should be no problem in having your belly button pierced six months following your tummy tuck. It is important to wait a few weeks so that everything is properly healed, but at six months you are well past this time period.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Yes, It's OK to get your Belly Button Pierced after a Tummy Tuck

In general, it's OK to get your belly button pierce after your tummy tuck. There's no rule, but most plastic surgeons would advise waiting 6-12 months before getting it pierced, because you want the tummy tuck skin and soft tissue to heal and all of the swelling to go away.