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How long should i wait to change my belly ring to prevent infection?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Totally healed: I would wait until it looks like the skin is healed-no sore spot or scab. If there is a scab put on vaseline or aquaphor ointment since that will help it help faster.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Well: it usually takes 9 to 12 months for a navel piercing to heal.

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2015

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