After 5 years of not wearing a navel ring I still have the hole, I can even insert a ring back on. Will it ever close?

Thank you for your question.  Unfortunately its not likely to close however it is an easy operation to rectify under a local anaesthetic and does tend to heal very well.  All The Best

Thank you for your question.  Unfortunately, you will need to cut the hole out and repair the resulting defect in order get rid of the look.  If there is a lot of loose skin as well, then this can also be trimmed and the incision heals very well.

Navel piercings are similar to ear piercings; if you wear a piercing long enough, the hole becomes lined with skin. Once this happens, the hole will not close up, regardless of how long you leave the piercing out. If you don't like the appearance of your belly button (umbilicus) with the piercing hole, an umbilicoplasty may be an option. This procedure removes skin from above the belly button to improve its appearance. If this is something you are interested in, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon in your area.Best of luck to you!