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Where can i get checked to see if i'm healthy enough to get my belly button periced?

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Any doctor: Urgent care centers or primary care doctor or a walk in clinic.

Answered 9/15/2013

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.: Make sure there is no local infection or anyother medical condition like bleeding disorder that would prevent you from having a piercing. A common cold is not a contraindication (if you are not on some sort of aspirin).

Answered 10/4/2016

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