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Posted on:04/20/2004
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I Got my bellybutton pierced then 4 months later it get ripped out, and i want to get it repierced, how long should i wait for it to heal??
Submitted on 02/06/04 at 05:26:20
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Wait until the tear is completely normal in color, or at least stable in color for a month or so, nontender and without obvious inflammation. You can see your physician who could determine whether it's safe to redo the procedure.
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Answered By:
Meg Durbin
, M.D.
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