I Have a Navel Piercing and I'm Planning to Get Smartlipo. I Got my Belly Done Recently. Any Opinions?

Question

I want to have done the upper and lower abdomen. Thank you :)

Michelle Spring, MD, FACS · Answer

Many women have their belly buttons pierced - you will need to remove the ring before having the procedure.  (I would allow the piercing to heal completely before having the liposuction procedure)

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The belly button ring can be removed prior to surgery.  Any recent piercings have the possibility of creating an infection.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

The navel piercing can be removed prior to surgery. I recommend re-inserting it after one week of wearing the garment.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

When you say you got your belly done recently are you refering to the piercing? If so, it should  be no problem

Windell C. Davis-Boutte, MD (license suspended) · Answer

I suggest you allow a new belly piercing to heal for at least a month.  Then remove the belly ring prior to Smartlipo.  Your results will not be hampered in the least.

I Have a Navel Piercing and I'm Planning to Get Smartlipo. I Got my Belly Done Recently. Any Opinions?

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