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Otherwise, the piercing could go badly wrong or result in a nasty infection. To pierce your belly button in the safest way possible, you will need: Using a sewing needle, safety pin or piercing gun to pierce your belly button is a bad idea, as these items are unsafe and will not produce good results.
Typically, belly button piercings go through the “lip” of skin above the belly button. Although most people can technically get these types of piercings, it’s best to have a good flap of skin above the belly button for the piercer to put the jewelry through if you want it to heal properly.
Can you pierce my outie? It’s not recommended to pierce “outie” tissue. A normal navel piercing goes only through surface skin at the edge of the navel, while an “outie” navel is more complex than simple surface skin; it is residual scarring from the umbilical cord.
How bad do belly button piercings hurt?
Belly button piercing pain level Belly button piercings are considered the second least painful piercings after ear piercings. You may feel a lot of pressure when the needle goes through because the tissue is hard to poke through, but the pain goes away quickly. They take several months to 1 year to heal.
How much does a belly piercing cost?
On average, however, you can expect a belly button piercing to run between $30 and $75. Of course, this price tends to include a very basic jewelry option (if it’s included at all). If you decide you want to get a better or different piece of jewelry, you’re most likely going to have to pay more.
Most belly button piercings are done with a curved barbell preferably made of 14k gold, 18k gold, or high-quality titanium. The standard size for a navel piercing is 14 Gauge (aka 14G). You should never use a barbell thinner than 18G since a higher gauged needle presents more risk of rejection, tearing, and migration.
– Minors aged 14-18: Written consent from parent or legal guardian for body piercing, PLUS a parent or legal guardian must be present during the procedure. – NO TATTOOS OR BODY PIERCING FOR MINORS UNDER 14. – Parent or legal guardian must be present with minors when in a tattoo/piercing shop AT ALL TIMES.
It can take anywhere from nine months to a year for a belly button piercing to fully heal. This is because of the constant movement associated with the location. Keeping the area as bacteria-free as possible is essential to healing.
What are the cons of a belly button piercing?
Belly Button Piercing Risks
- Infection. A piercing on your belly button is more likely to get infected than other body parts because of its shape.
- Tearing. If your jewelry catches on things, it could tear your skin.
- Allergic reaction . This is often due to nickel in the jewelry.
- Scarring.
- Migration or rejection.