Naval piercing won't slide through after CoolSculpting.

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I had a coolsculpting procedure yesterday and naturally was asked to remove my naval ring. I've had the piercing over a year so it was healed and I could slide the ring in and out very easily. After the procedure, I was asked to wait to reinsert the ring because there would be swelling. So I attempted that afternoon, and was able to push the ring halfway. Later that evening and today, I'm able to push it in at all. I'm worried that the piercing has closed?

Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS · Answer

unfortunately you do have to remove all rings with coolsculpting. If the piercing is old it should not close, but the swelling may make it more difficult. Wait until the swelling resolves and try again.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is more than likely due to swelling in the area. Wait a couple of days for the swelling to go down and try again. Regards,

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi cocoahenna. The swelling is likely the culprit as a fully mature piercing can't close that quickly. Try again in a day or two-maybe start with a narrower diameter ring if you can get one. If it goes in, it can be a guide for your original ring. Be sure to use antibiotic ointment on the post to help it slide and provide added protection. The doctor overseeing CS should be able to help if necessary. Good luck,

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is most likely due to swelling as a fully mature piercing cant close that quickly. I suggest trying again in a day or two and maybe starting with a narrower diameter ring. Please be sure to use an antibiotic ointment on the post to help it slide and provide protection. Best of Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your
question. This is most likely due to swelling as a fully mature piercing cant
close that quickly. I suggest trying again in a day or two and maybe starting
with a narrower diameter ring. Please be sure to use an antibiotic ointment on
the post to help it slide and provide protection. Best of Luck!

Naval piercing won't slide through after CoolSculpting.

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Answer: This is most likely due to swelling as a fully mature piercing cant close that quickly.

Answer: This is most likely due to swelling as a fully mature piercing cant close that quickly.

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Naval piercing won't slide through after CoolSculpting.

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Answer: This is most likely due to swelling as a fully mature piercing cant close that quickly.

Answer: This is most likely due to swelling as a fully mature piercing cant close that quickly.

Answer: Naval piercing and CoolSculpting

Answer: Naval piercing and CoolSculpting

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