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You should wait until the piercing before has fully healed. That should be around 3–6 months. If the piercing was rejected or migrated it’s sometimes recommended to wait longer. It will also have to be pierced in a slightly different location than the last time.
Can you get your belly button re-pierced in the same spot?
Some piercing establishments are of the opinion that you cannot get re-pierced in the same location. This is not true. Scar tissue (fibrosis) which has formed as a result of your piercing being removed, is quite dense. Also, it is often just the entry and exit points which have healed over.
Can you reopen a piercing?
If You Have An Old Piercing You’d Like To Re-Open… If your piercing is older than six months, you should see a professional to re-open the tunnel. When long periods of time have passed since the original piercing, you may be dealing with more than just a thin layer of skin over the original hole.
Can you pierce over a belly button scar?
“When we have a scar from a previous piercing, especially with a belly button, it can be pretty significant,” Doll explains. “In this case, the fistula of the scar is pretty long, so unfortunately we can’t pierce through it because the skin will have the heal a brand-new fistula.
Is re piercing bad?
If the piercing is only partially closed Resist the urge to break through the skin, even if you’re pretty sure you can do it. Even a tiny tear in the tissue can open you up to an infection or some bleeding.
Do Belly piercing scars go away?
Scars from belly piercings can definitely be a disappointment, but they don’t have to be permanent. For mild scars, massage lotions and essential oils into the scar twice a day until it disappears. For more severe scars, you may want to seek medical help to get rid of the scar.
Is it safe to Repierce?
If your piercing’s fully closed, you’ll need to enlist the help of a piercing professional to re-pierce your ear(s) for you. Re-piercing your ear(s) at home puts you at risk for complications ranging from infection to tissue and nerve damage.
Can you pierce through scar tissue belly button?