- Unfortunately, some navels are not designed to be pierced safely. We’ll determine if yours qualifies during the consultation.
- People with “outie” belly buttons or navels that “wink” when they sit should expect to forego this type of piercing or risk serious complications.
- While most navel piercings are done right above the belly button, some people choose to embellish their adornment with a combination of surface anchor piercings.
- The navel is a high-risk site for excessive bleeding due to prominent blood vessels and your piercer will assess the site carefully before piercing.
- Contrary to what many people expect regarding the pain level of a navel piercing, you can expect it to at least match an ear piercing but without the prolonged pain of a daith procedure.
Navel Piercing Aftercare
- Navel piercings take a year to heal completely. Refrain from trying to remove or change out jewelry until then.
- Wear loose tops and low waistlines to avoid restricting or irritating the navel piercing during healing, especially in the first 6 weeks. Also refrain from cleaning out of routine, rather than necessity. You should only be cleaning noticeable crusty buildup.
- Soaking is the best cleansing option for this type of piercing, especially during the first few days while the piercing leaks and swells.
- Using a small paper cup and an approved cleansing solution warmed to a tolerable temp in the microwave, encircle the site with the rim of the cup and carefully lie back without breaking the seal.
- Allow the piercing to soak for several minutes. This sanitizes the piercing while coaxing pus and discharge to drain from the site.
- Do this at least once a day. And as always, DON’T touch it!