Navel piercing after tummy tuck?

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Navel piercing after tummy tuck I had my surgery January 19th 2015 would it be considered safe to get a navel piercing at this point??

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. Given the time frame and assuming you are fully healed, I would say it is completely fine to get a naval piercing. Always consult with your surgeon about concerns you may have.Dr. JSBMiami, FL

Bradley A. Hubbard, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! Ultimately you need an answer from your plastic surgeon. That being said, there are two different scenarios here. 1. You are happy with the shape and scar of your new belly button, but just want a piercing. I think 5 months is an appropriate time. 2.If you don't like the shape or scar of your belly button and are trying to hide or disguise it. You should discuss scar revision with your PS. Six months after surgery is a good time to discuss this option. Best of luck!

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, generally I would have no reservations about my patient having their navel pierced 5 months after their tummy tuck provided everything was healing normally (no keloidal or hypertrophic scars).  It would be worthwhile first contacting your PS since they are aware of your healing progress.

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

I personally do not recommend for patients to get navel piercings after a
tummy tuck as the belly button has been reconstructed and has scar tissue.Scar tissue usually has less circulation than
normal tissue and piercings usually require good circulation in order to heal
properly.If you are adamant about
getting a navel piercing, I would recommend waiting 9-12 months.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello.  As long as your belly button incision has completely healed, you should be able to get the navel pierced.  Since your surgery was 5 months ago, I assume that you are healed..  Please check with your plastic surgeon to make sure.

David Finkle, MD · Answer

Naval piercing after a tummy tuck can be performed when the surgeon gives you the OK.  Probably 3-4 weeks after surgery, just making sure everything is healed up.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

After a tummy tuck, I would recommend waiting 12 weeks prior to this piercing procedure. Your procedure must have healed nicely.

Kemil Issa, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

hello, If the cicatrization have been completed and there is not any opening in the skin you can put the piercing, but a personal evaluation by your plastic surgeon should be done first.Best of luck

Navel piercing after tummy tuck?

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