Table of Contents
- 1 Why is my belly button piercing moving up and down?
- 2 How do I know if my belly button was pierced wrong?
- 3 Can a belly button piercing be done wrong?
- 4 Is it okay to put ice on a belly button piercing?
- 5 How long does it take for a belly button piercing to heal?
- 6 What is the best jewelry for a belly button piercing?
When a piercing migrates, it doesn’t fully reject out of the body, but it changes from its original position. It may move just a little, or it may move completely away from the navel. Common causes of migration include: If there is tissue damage around the piercing area.
Belly Button Piercing Aftercare
- Wash your hands before you touch your piercing.
- Swab with saline solution to keep it clean and avoid infection.
- Don’t clean too much.
- Gently dry the area with a clean, disposable paper product.
- Leave any crust alone.
- Don’t put anything on your belly button unless a doctor tells you to.
Is it normal for my belly piercing to be red?
Symptoms of an infected belly button piercing When a piercing is new, it’s normal to see some swelling, redness, or discoloration around the site. You may also have some clear discharge that dries and forms a crystal-like crust around the piercing. These symptoms should get better over time.
Why is there a dark ring around my belly button piercing?
You may have what’s called Argyria. The cause is usually jewelry made with improper or inferior metals that change the color of your skin. The metal likely tarnished and caused your skin to oxidize. You should replace the jewelry with one made of surgical steel (316LVM).
If you have an “outie” belly button, it may affect the placement of your belly piercing somewhat, but not dramatically. If your piercer tries to place your belly button piercing so high that the bottom ball is actually above your belly button, they’re performing the piercing incorrectly.
You can soak on ice for the first 24 to 48 hours to ease the pain. You can alternatively take an anti-inflammatory, which will reduce the swelling. To take care of your new piercing on the outside, make sure you wash your hands first.
What happens if you get your belly button pierced wrong?
Infection (the most common problem with belly button piercings). Excessive bleeding and nerve damage (which may be caused by an inexperienced body piercer that pierces the navel too close to a nerve). Allergic reactions to the jewelry. Stainless steel, niobium, and titanium are ideal for piercings.
What are the reasons for not getting a navel piercing?
Causes for Concern Include: 1 Jewelry of the wrong size, type, or metal. 2 Jewelry made of the wrong metal can cause allergic reactions. 3 Piercings performed with piercing guns cause too much trauma to the piercing site, especially as piercing guns only use stud jewelry, which is WAY too small for a navel piercing,
Belly Piercing Healing Time. According to Dr. Neinstein, “In general, your piercing should heal by the 3–6 month mark, however, each person varies in the pace at which they heal. In some cases, a person may experience discomfort for up to one year. The key is to distinguish between discomfort and an actual infection.”.
The best jewelry for a belly button piercing is going to be made of a hypoallergenic metal that is good for sensitive skin. Titanium: This is the safest metal for people with sensitive skin. Niobium: Similar to titanium. Good for sensitive skin.