Must I remove my navel piercing before abdominal lipo?

October 28, 2015
Asked By:julirod in West Virginia, WV

I've had a navel piercing for 15 years. I've scheduled abdominal lipo and need to know if I should remove it prior to the procedure.

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October 30, 2015

Answer: Liposuction and Belly Rings

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October 30, 2015

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 29, 2015

Answer: Must I remove my navel piercing before abdominal lipo?

Keith Hodge, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2015

Answer: Must I remove my navel piercing before abdominal lipo?

Keith Hodge, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2015

Answer: Navel piercing

Deborah Sillins, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2015

Answer: Navel piercing

Deborah Sillins, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 5, 2015

Answer: Piercings

Peter J. Capizzi, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 5, 2015

Answer: Piercings

Peter J. Capizzi, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2015

Answer: Jewelry

October 29, 2015

Answer: Jewelry

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