Is it safe to get a piercing after umbilical hernia repair?

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Hi, i had an umbilicial hernia repair on my navel on Aug 13th of this year and i really want to get my belly button pierced asap. The area that was operated on doesn't hurt at all and looks and feels normal. Is it safe to be pierced?

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Leaving aside the potential complications of body piercings, IF the incision is healed, then it should be as safe to do it in a non-operated woman.

Dr. Peter Aldea

Is it safe to get a piercing after umbilical hernia repair?

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