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When is it safe to use marble or ear plugs to round out belly button? (photo)

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Chasingbeauty2009Jul 28, 2014
I'm 3 weeks post op full tummy tuck & my belly button seems to be closing more everyday. It's not oozing anything any longer but it is still crusty. When can I use the marble or ear plugs to help round it out better? Or should I at all?

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