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A member asked:
Docs, wanted to know if i can get my outtie belly button pierced without worry of infection?
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Yes: Just have it cleaned first with an antiseptic solution Make sure the needle is clean and sharp Make sure you look for signs of infection such as redness and tenderness after the piercing. Go to a reliable place- with a reputation for cleanliness. Make sure your immunizations are up to date including Hepatitis B.
Answered 3/22/2020
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