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I'm planning on getting my belly pierced but my body is still healing a minor infection. should i wait until my bodie's completely healed to get it?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Wait: And be very sure that you really and truly want the discomfort, risk, and what many people will see as the disfigurement of a piercing. Many people love these though, and the choice must be entirely yours.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I'm planning on getting my belly pierced but my body is still healing a minor infection. should i wait until my bodie's completely healed to get it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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