The reason for this is that the navel will have ample time to repair itself (which will make changing jewellery much easier).

Piercings are a great way to express yourself and enhance your style, but there are so many to choose from. Most piercers recommend that you wait about three to six months before getting a belly ring made out of a material other than titanium, surgical steel, or PTFE. After passing the needle through, the piercer will insert your chosen jewellery and your navel piercing is done. One of the easiest ways to change a belly button ring, especially for newer piercings, is to use a threaded taper . They too will give you a quick consultation and briefing before discussing the navel piercing location.

If you notice signs of an infection, such as increasing redness or swelling, a bad odor, or greenish or yellow discharge coming from the wound, see a doctor. Take the sterilized, 12-gauge piercing needle (the 14-gauge jewelry will not fit inside a 14-gauge needle).

While some people just want to emulate their favorite pop stars and divas, just as many people use navel piercing as a form of self-expression. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. It experienced its “golden age” in the early 1990s when celebrities like Christina Aguilera gave this type of body piercing mainstream exposure. Read our blog about belly button piercing pain to learn about our owner's experience with getting her navel pierced.

Hold the container firmly as you stand upright, and hold it tightly against your skin for 5 minutes.

Otherwise I don't think this is that bad for teenage behaviour but then my friends and I all pierced ourselves (and once I pierced my friend! Some people develop atrophic scars after removing their belly button jewelry, which are recessed scars with a rough-textured surface that doesn’t quite fill the hole where the piercing was.If you’re really concerned about pain, you can ask your piercer to apply a topical anesthetic beforehand. If you are having an allergic reaction you’ll need to change your jewelry, regardless of how recently you got your piercing. Remember to soak it using a sea salt solution two to three times per day for at leastthe first few weeks after getting your piercing. Bent barbells make ideal belly button jewelry because the shape is a good fit for the area being pierced.

The entrance point you marked with the body ink should be centered in the bottom half of the clamp, while the exit point should be centered on the top half. There are some risks to navel piercing, just like any other piercing but belly button piercings are not considered to be dangerous. Wearing loose clothing can also help as it will reduce the chances of your piercing jewellery getting caught which can lead to a navel piercing scar.If you keep your belly button piercing clean and do what you can to reduce friction by wearing low-waisted pants and skirts and generally loose-fitting clothing, your new belly piercing will heal faster and better.