How Long Do I Have to Wait After Full Tummy Tuck to Have my Belly Button Pierced?

asked 7 months ago by Oakley4906
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Tags: belly button, piercing, timing

3 answers to How Long Do I Have to Wait After Full Tummy Tuck to Have my Belly Button Pierced?

How Long Do I Have to Wait After Full Tummy Tuck to Have my Belly Button Pierced?

I recommend 6 to 8 weeks. But better to ask your operative chosen surgeon for this advise. These issue are usually covered in your informed consent meeting.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Umbilical piercing after abdominoplasty

I am not a fan of umbilical piercing, having performed enough umbilicoplasties on patients whose piercings have torn through or who have reconsidered their decision down the road after complications. If you have a burning desire to pierce your navel, it should not be performed for at least 3 months after abdominoplasty and then under sterile conditions.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Belly Button Piercing after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. It would be best for you to check with your plastic surgeon regarding timing of belly button piercing. He/she will know exactly how your healing and when it will be safe to proceed with the piercing. Generally speaking, assuming the healing process is progressing normally, I would suggest you wait at least 2 months before piercing the belly button. Obviously, great care must be taken to avoid infectious complications. I... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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