How long after getting liposuction to the abdomen would you need to wait to get a navel piercing?

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I haven't gotten it yet, but would like to know to be informed about the reality and the safest way possible to do this.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would ask your surgeon as he or she will be able to give the best advice based upon your healing. Once cleared for the naval piercing, be sure to take care of the incision so that you do not develop an infection.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you can likely do it immediately but id wait 2 weeks to just decrease any risk of infection.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear platerjada,
every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern and it is probably best to wait at least 4 weeks after liposuction to have your belly button pierced. The key is to be sure that much of your swelling from the surgery is gone prior to piercing.  Discuss this issue with your board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Terry Hand, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. It is best to wait at least six weeks after your liposuction procedure to have your navel pierced. This will allow your body to heal from your procedure and help to avoid any potential infections.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

If one of the incisions is made through your belly button and the incision should be well healed if it’s in the proximity of the piercing.

It depends on how the incision is made in the proximity to the piercing.

If they are not directly adjacent then you wouldn’t need to wait at all.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

How long after getting liposuction to the abdomen would you need to wait to get a navel piercing?

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