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How long should i wait to change my belly ring to prevent infection?
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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.
Answered 9/25/2017
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Well: it usually takes 9 to 12 months for a navel piercing to heal.
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