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Can I get a belly button piercing if I'm doing laser hair removal in the same area?

siveemApr 22, 2017
I have a line of hair in the middle of my stomach and I'm having it removed or (reduced) by laser, is it ok to if I get a belly button piercing in this area? Thank you

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