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?

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!

Skin cells have grown along the tract of the piercing so it is not likely to close at this point . It could be removed with a tiny circular scalpel called a punch biopsy used for removing small skin lesions .