Belly button piercing after lower bodylift?

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Hello everyone I'm getting a lower bodylift this coming May. I'm excited and also nervous. I had a umbilicals surgery done over 10 years ago and the surgeon that did it basically left me with no belly button and I had to remove my belly piercing

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding bellybutton piercing after a belt lipectomy or 360 circumferential, lower body lift.  Certainly, "yes" you can have your bellybutton pierced after the body lift. I would wait till everything is healed and your plastic surgeon is comfortable with the belly button piercing. Usually, when my patients want their bellybutton pierced, we wait at least six weeks after the body lift procedure.  I don't trust anyone else with piercings of the surgical area.  Therefore,  I perform the belly piercing procedure in the office.  Since you said your belly button or umbilicus was previously sacrificed during a procedure, a new bellybutton may need to be created during the body lift. Technically, this it is not too difficult to  create a new bellybutton. However every patient is different. Whether it is a new bellybutton or old belly button, you can still get a belly button piercing, 6 to 8 weeks after the body lift. Good luck.    I hope this answers your question about bellybutton piercing after a 360 circumferential lower body lift. After the body lift, I think you look awesome with a new body and a belly button piercing!!   Do you have any questions, please contact my office, sincerely, Dr.Katzen.

Joseph Michaels, MD · Answer

A belly button ring after plastic surgery is always the sign of a happy patient :). You should be able to get your new belly pierced several months after your body lift once the tissue has softened. I generally want my patients to wait at least 3 months before considering. This is a good questions to ask you surgeon during one of your postop visits.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello reckless.Congrats! On your new body lift. With your new belly button, a piercing should be acceptable once the area is fully healed. I suggest you ask your plastic surgeon about your healing progress and they can make a suggestion about the timing of the piercing.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Jon S. Wilensky, MD · Answer

Getting a belly button piercing after undergoing a lower body lift surgery, such as a 360° body lift, is generally not recommended until you have fully healed from the surgery and received clearance from your plastic surgeon. Here are some reasons why:
1.	Healing process: Lower body lift surgery involves significant tissue manipulation and the creation of new incisions, including around the belly button area. It's essential to allow your body adequate time to heal from the surgery before introducing additional trauma, such as piercing.
2.	Risk of infection: Piercing the skin creates openings that can serve as entry points for bacteria. Since your body is still in the healing process after surgery, there is an increased risk of infection if you get a piercing too soon. Infections can complicate the healing process and may require medical intervention.
3.	Scarring: Piercing the skin around the belly button area can potentially interfere with the healing of surgical incisions and contribute to scar formation. Waiting until your scars have fully matured and stabilized reduces the risk of complications and ensures better cosmetic outcomes.
4.	Consultation with your surgeon: Before considering any additional procedures, including getting a belly button piercing, it's important to consult with your plastic surgeon. They can assess your healing progress, provide recommendations, and advise you on the best timing for getting a piercing based on your individual circumstances.
In general, it's advisable to wait at least several months, if not longer, after lower body lift surgery before getting a belly button piercing. Your plastic surgeon can provide specific guidance based on your healing trajectory and any additional factors that may affect your recovery. Prioritizing your health and safety during the post-operative period is crucial for achieving the best possible outcomes from your surgery

Robert Drielsma, MBBS, BSc, FRACS · Answer

It should be possible to get a belly button piercing after body lift surgery but its best to wait at least six months and seek your surgeon’s approval based on your individual recovery.

Manuel Ventura Gonzalez, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, reckless18. In my opinion I would not recommend that any patient puts a piercing on their navel after a body lift surgery. 
Why?, because after the medical procedure the abdomen is still in a state of recovery and disinflammation and this could cause a piercing rejection.

Eric Minns, MD · Answer

Congratulations on getting your body lift.  Your surgeon will reconstruct what they can of the belly button and after you are healed, doing another piercing will be possible.  Discuss this with your surgeon but I have a lot of patients that get another piercing after tummy tucks or body lifts without any problems.  I hope this helps.

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