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Byline: Dermatologist Patricia Wexler
Q: What can I do about a piercing that I want to get rid of? --Patricia, Old Lyme, CT
WEXLER'S ANSWER: If the piercing is brand-new and you've had a change of heart, take the jewelry out immediately and the hole should heal on its own. However, if you've had the piercing for years, you'll need a small surgical procedure. A dermatologist will cut out the tissue around the hole, then stitch the wound closed ...