Here, we go again, totally breaking the myth again and carrying our personality with pride. Getting your navel pierced used to be the biggest trend in the ’90s. Many models, actresses, and dancers would happily flaunt their newly pierced navel. Earlier the Egyptian Pharaoh used a ring through the navel as a transition ritual. But there is no historical evidence that navel piercing was a common thing. After the ear-piercing, navel piercing is one of the most popular piercings both men and women love doing. So, what exactly is belly piercing?
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BELLY PIERCING: A bold fashion statement!
It is a piece of jewelry, typically inserted- through the skin, just directly above the belly button. This piercing procedure is done with the help of tools. In this process, the belly area is cleaned first. If your belly area has got some hair, the piercer shaves it off with the help of a razor.
He then makes use of his piercing tools and pierces on the correct spot. A hollow needle is pushed through the hole, followed by jewelry. It is very normal if you bleed or get some redness immediately after the belly piercing. It will subside quickly.
PAIN AND HEALING TIME REQUIRED:
When it comes to belly piercing, they pinch a little but don’t hurt too much. Because the skin on your stomach is fleshy, you can probably expect it to be less painful than cartilage piercing, which is fine! A naval piercing takes around six months to a year to fully heal depending, on how you care for it and your day-to-day lifestyle. Regardless of this, it is always important to check with your piercer when you believe it’s healed.
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AFTERCARE:
Following the correct aftercare procedure during the healing process is extremely important. The first thing to take care of is washing your hands before touching your piercing to ensure that you avoid passing any bacteria. Then clean your piercing twice a day, either with a sterile saline solution or gentle soap and water. Regardless of what you use, be sure to dry that area with a proper towel after, as a typical hand towel harbors bacteria. Post this, rinse your area with warm water. Do not pick at the area as it can cause bleeding or irritation. It is also important to avoid soaking your belly button piercing in anything but a sterile saline solution.
BELLY BOTTOM PIERCING PROS:
- Belly bottom rings are very trendy, so long as the wearer is aware of its ways to carry that overall look.
- It could draw consideration to your abs that you have worked vigorously to get that look.
- Like any other type of piercings, this can be a way to enhance your personality.
- It gives people the self-confidence
- It is an inexpensive procedure and can be accepted as a Christmas or birthday gift.
- It makes the wearer more comfortable in their skin.
- It heals easily than any other piercing process.
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HOW TO CHANGE OUT A BELLY BUTTON PIERCING?
You can effectively change out a navel piercing yourself, but just make sure that your piercing gets fully healed. As mentioned earlier, it takes around 6-8 months of the typical healing period, so make sure that you wait for a full year-long before switching it out.
JEWELRY USED FOR BELLY BUTTON PIERCING:
When it comes to navel piercing, curved barbell jewelry is used to give you a sharper look. It slightly curves outward to pop against your belly button and fits better with the natural shape of your body. It has a bead on each end, with one of them being adjustable/ removable if you want.
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JEWELRY MATERIAL USED FOR NAVEL PIERCING:
- IMPLANT-GRADE STAINLESS STEEL: This is one of the safest types of metal used for navel piercing because of its low irritant or allergic sensitizing potential.
- TITANIUM: If you want to avoid the negative effects of surgical steel, switch to medium-grade titanium. It is similar to surgical steel, a bit lighter, and without a nickel in it.
- GOLD: If you look to keep that shine on, then go for gold piercing.
Navel piercing or belly button piercing represents a unique and stylish way to show off your personality and compliment your attire and physique. They can be understated and subtle, eye-catching and glamorous. So, with careful cleaning and care, the healing process can be relatively pain-free. Let us know your inputs on navel piercing. We would be happy to guide you even more.
