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What procedures are available to close my navel piercing and how long is the healing process from those procedures?

rory17Dec 29, 2016
I've had my belly button pierced for the last 6 years. Occasionally, it gets red and irritated. I would like it to close but since i've had it for so long i'm aware that won't happen. What procedures are available to get this done?

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