Piercings

How to Get Safe Belly Button Piercings

Once considered unusual, belly button piercing has become fashionable. From being novelties, they are now used by people to express themselves artistically. To avoid potential health problems, you should only go to a qualified piercer.

How to Spot a Qualified Piercer

First of all, the piercer will have a clean office. Do not get piercings if the workplace is unsanitary. Their hollow needles should be all disposable. Check their tools; they should be sterilized. Unsterilized equipment can be very dangerous.

A professional piercer will always don latex gloves during the operation. Also, a professional piercer will not rush into the process. They will perform an analysis to see if your belly button can handle piercing. Whenever possible, ask for recommendations from people you know.

How Do I Prepare?

Put on loose fitting clothes. Tight apparel will irritate the belly button. Take it easy and relax. Often, it is nervousness that causes discomfort. Breathe in a controlled manner. Focus on inhaling and exhaling. Concentrating on your breath (or other objects) will sooth your muscles. This will reduce the pain.

After getting pierced, you will have your choice of jewelry. For now, you can only select from titanium, niobum or stainless steel. Unlike other precious metals, you will not get infected from these metals.

You can try the others later when the piercing is fully healed. Needless to say, you should never wear dirty jewelry on your belly button even if it is healed.

Taking Care of Your Belly Button Piercings

You should avoid taking a bath for a few weeks after the operation. Ask the piercer for a more specific time period. In the meantime, keep wearing clothing with soft and smooth textures. Do not let the ring get entangled with clothes; it may hurt.

Total healing time varies from 4 to 6 months. Try not to get involved in strenuous activities like aerobics. This may prolong the healing process. The pierced section will appear reddish. Whitish discharges may come up. That is normal after the operation. Go to your doctor if the reddish color does not disappear or if the discharge is yellow.

How to Clean the Piercing

Wash your hands with soap first. Clean the piercing with lukewarm water. You can also use soap with anti-bacterial properties and a saline mix. If there is dirt on the ring, scrub it off with a clean brush. Dry the jewelry with a towel. Avoid scrubbing it too harshly.

Tips and Other Information

You can also put on some lavender oil during the healing stage. This can help speed up the healing. Keep contact with the piercing to a minimum at this stage. You should only move it when it has to be cleaned.

There are many types of navel rings you can choose from. Among the most widely used designs are navel barbells with pendants and chains.

Provided you go to a qualified belly button piercings expert, there is nothing for you to worry about. You just need to keep yourself relaxed during the process. Afterwards, the piercing will heal naturally.

( Articles By Kenny Leones )