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A member asked:

I just had hip surgery done a month ago and i'm wondering when can i get my belly button pierced?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fine: A month after hip surgery should be fine to have a belly button piercing.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 7/26/2014

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2 months on&off belly button pain&pressure. Around 3 on pain level. Usually feel the pain when I bend over, stretch or get up from bed or chair. Had gall bladder removal surgery 8 months ago don't know if it's correlated. No redness or bulge. Why?

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I had laparoscopic surgery through my belly button 7 years ago. The scar is red, angry, painful and slowly growing. Can anything be done?

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I had laparoscopic surgery about 2 1/2 weeks ago. When I get up or move belly button incision will sting. Sometimes my incisions sting. Is this normal?

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