Is it possible to surgically remove belly button piercing holes? (Photo)

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I have 2 holes on my belly from belly button piercings. One from the first time and because the skin got too thin I got it pierced again. Is it possible to get rid of the holes? I would prefer 1 small scar than 2 holes

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

My office specializes in scar revision and we perform surgical scar revision for belly button piercings.  Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Gavin Sandercoe, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hi RiriYes, it is possible to remove those two piercings, but you will be left with a surgical scar (hopefully small, fine and white) as a trade off.Good LuckDr Gavin Sandercoe

Is it possible to surgically remove belly button piercing holes? (Photo)

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