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I am on vacation in hawaii and i was wondering if with a new bellybutton piercing if i could go into the ocean?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Salt Water: wouldn't hurt but UNFORTUNATELY the Ocean contains more than just salt water! Usually if there is no infection/discharge you can bathe after a week-10 days Hope This Helps Aloha Dr Z

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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