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This means they haven’t been used on anyone else. Show off your piercing with the latest style and trends in belly jewelry. It can be done safely as long as you make sure to keep the area clean and free of bacteria.

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Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Acrylic belly rings, for example, typically have a stainless steel shaft with two acrylic balls that can come unscrewed. Belly button piercings are generally safe if a professional does the piercing in a clean environment. You can do this yourself with clean hands, or have it done at the shop where you got pierced. Don’t pick at the area, as it can cause further irritation or bleeding.Your piercer may recommend you do the following during cleaning: If you become pregnant after having your belly button pierced, you don’t have to part with your jewelry unless it becomes It’s normal for the area to feel sore for a few days after the piercing.

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. Generally, piercers use an autoclave to kill any possible bacteria or other pathogens on the equipment.

To keep the piercing tract open, you can replace this jewelry with a piece of safe, inert plastic known as a During the healing process, you should do the following:After washing your hands with soap and water, clean the area with warm water. For a traditional belly button piercing, they’ll mark the true center above your navel.After the placement is confirmed, the piercer will use a hollow needle to create a hole in the designated location. If you don’t have room on the top flap, piercing the bottom flap instead may be an option. But belly-button piercings aren’t for everyone: You need to have the proper “navel anatomy.” The top flap of the navel must have enough room for the piercing to hang inside the navel without pressure from the top or bottom. As for belly button piercing style, we've got you covered with the latest midriff trends including boho-chic belly chains, handcrafted creations, create-your-own belly rings, as well as a wide selection of 14kt solid gold belly piercing jewelry made right here by our talented jewelers. Once the hole has been made, they may use forceps to hold the area of skin taut while they insert the jewelry. If you have body hair around your navel, they may remove this with a new disposable razor.Next, they’ll mark the spot on your navel they wish to pierce.

A navel piercing (also referred to as a belly button piercing or an umbilical cord piercing) is a type of piercing located through, in, or around, the navel. 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. Earrings.

Sold Individually from £1.99. Many new designs, such as the ancient Bali jewelry designs, have been added to everyday navel cultures. Barbells remain the most common. Taking care of your general health can help you heal faster and reduce your risk for developing complications. All rights reserved.

Skimping on the material can lead to undue irritation or After meeting with your piercer, they’ll ask you to have a seat in a hydraulic chair.

Healing usually takes around 6-9 months, or even more and as long as it is cleaned, it will heal nicely.

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