WhitneyBelly Button Piercing FAQs
May 3rd 2009 13:26
Here are a few commonly asked questions about getting a belly button piercing:
Do belly button piercings hurt?
Of course. You're having a needle shoved through your skin. But, how much it hurts will vary on your pain tolerance. The pain will also have a little to do with the piercer's experience, as in some cases new piercers may not be able to gently and smoothly push the needle through your skin and glide the jewelry through the hole, and in some cases unexperienced piercers may lose connection between jewelry and needle, which can cause more pain on your part. But, for the most part, the amount of pain will depend on your pain tolerance.
How can I prevent an infection?
When you get a belly button piercing, much less any piercing there is always risk of infection. In order to prevent the infection, you want to make sure that you follow proper aftercare techniques so that you don't irritate the piercing with antibacterial soap or use harsh cleaning agents like peroxide to clean the piercing. You should also make sure that the piercer is using sterile equipment when piercing you.
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How long will it take to heal?
Although, the actual healing time will depend on your body, the average time that it takes to heal a navel piercing is typically 6-9 months or more.
How much do navel piercings cost?
The price of the piercing will depend on the tattoo shop that you go to. Most shops have a set price as to how much the piercing will cost, so if you're not sure then you want to make a phone call to the tattoo shop that you're thinking of going to in order to get the price. If you don't like the price, call a few shops because in many cases, different places will have different fees. I've found that in most cases the average price of a navel piercing is going to be around $30-$40. Just remember that the fee does not include a tip; yes, you need to tip the piercer!
I'm 13, and my mom says I can't get my belly button pierced, do you have any tips to convince her to let me get it because I really want it and my friends have theirs done?
Not really... Being that you're 13, you really shouldn't get your navel pierced because your body is still growing, which can cause complications in the long run. The piercing will more than likely begin to migrate and reject as your torso and body grows and changes. It is best that you wait until you are at least 16 or 17 and your body has finished growing.
I really want my belly button pierced by my dad thinks it's so that I can just show off my body. I think I'm going to get it anyway.
Yea... You don't want to do that... If you sneak behind your parent's back and get the piercing, you risk losing your parents trust in the long run. If the piercing gets infected, you'll need to tell them so that you can get proper treatment, especially if you can't heal the infection by yourself. They will be more upset that you went behind their back when they said no in the first place, than you developing the infection.
As for dealing with your dad... It's best that you be upfront about it. The more adult and mature you act, the more he may have trust in you. Do a little research, know your stuff, and be prepared for any questions that he may have.
When can I change my belly button jewelry?
You want to wait to change the jewelry when the piercing is healed. If you change the jewelry too soon, you can cause irritation, and you may potentially lose the piercing. You also want to be leery of dangle jewelry, especially as your first jewelry change. The heavier the jewelry, the more irritation that can occur, especially if you leave in the heavy jewelry for a long period of time.
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Comment by Cheryl J
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I got an infection after about 9 weeks. After it cleared up I got a very small keloid scar and my piercing kept getting infected over and over again no matter how careful I was. I discussed with my doctor the possibility that there may have been infected tissue in the scar (which was bubble shaped) which kept flaring. He thought we should give it a go and he removed the scar very carefully (using a local anaesthetic) with a scalpel. It healed in around three days and it never got infected again! Now you have to look very carefully to see any scar at all it is so minimal.
Comment by Whitney
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Sounds like you had a troublesome time with yours. Situations, like you've described are reasons why 13 year olds shouldn't sneak around and get the piercing when their parents have said no.
Comment by Cheryl J
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Better to wait...and then it get it done by an experienced professional.