Will my belly button piercing close after 2 years?
Fresh belly piercings tend to close quickly. If you’ve had one for years, it can close in a few weeks, but for some people it can take longer. Make sure you clean the area regularly until it’s fully healed. If you want to keep your piercing for the long term, put jewelry in it all the time.
Can an old belly button piercing get infected?
Pierced areas, especially sensitive areas like the navel, can get infected months and even years after they were pierced, though infections most often occur very shortly after the time of piercing, as that is when the portal door is wide open.
Why is my belly piercing sore all of a sudden?
Pain and swelling right after a piercing are common. It is important to monitor how symptoms change. If symptoms, such as pain, steadily improve, the piercing is probably healing normally. If a person suddenly experiences new symptoms, especially after a period of few or no symptoms, this can signal an infection.
Do I have to take my belly ring out when pregnant?
Not only should you remove a recent belly button piercing after getting pregnant, you should hold off on getting any type of piercings during pregnancy. Pregnancy can weaken your immune system, putting you at risk of infection. So avoid puncturing any part of your body at this time.
How long after belly button piercing can I change it?
Wait at least 6 months before changing your belly button ring. If you do it sooner, you will risk infection because the piercing is likely not fully healed. Some people report changing jewelry after 6-8 weeks with no infection, but this doesn’t mean it can’t happen. To be extra safe, wait at least 6 months.
Is it normal to have redness around a belly button piercing?
The piercing is red or pink. As long as it is not inflamed or painful, this is normal. It’s normal to see red or pink skin for up to a year. There is some itchiness in the first few weeks. Clear discharge or puss that dries and forms a crust around the holes. Some discoloration. You may be sore for up to a year. This is normal.
How long does it take for a navel piercing to heal?
In other words, a navel piercing may look healed after three to six weeks, but it can take 6 months to a year to fully heal, no matter how good it looks on the outside. Because it takes 6 to 12 months for a navel piercing to fully heal, it is very common to experience redness, soreness/pain, and swelling for up to a year.
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,