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A. Standard belly button piercings are placed through 1/2″ to 1″ or so of skin above the belly button, down and out through the upper lip of the navel cavity. The end result should be that the bottom ball of your belly button ring nestles right over top of your belly button.
Can you pierce a belly button wrong?
In severe cases of rejection or migration, you may have a large amount of scar tissue in the previous area. If so, it’s advisable to not re-pierce this area as the skin is traumatized; rejection can re-occur, and tearing is likely.
How long does a belly piercing hurt?
Symptoms can include pain, redness, and swelling, and improving hygiene can help. Complete healing can take 9–12 months. In the meantime, a piercing is technically a healing wound, and it may be sore, red, or irritated. Intense pain, swelling, or a fever, however, can indicate a severe infection.
What needle should you use to pierce your belly button?
To pierce your belly button in the safest way possible, you will need: A 14 gauge sterile piercing needle, a 14 gauge belly button ring made from stainless steel, titanium or bioplast, some rubbing alcohol or alcohol wipes, a body ink marker, a piercing clamp and some cotton balls.
Piercing Your Belly Button On Your Own. Buy a belly button piercing kit. Make sure that includes a 14 g piercing needle and a clamp. You’ll also need sterile gloves, antiseptic, cotton balls, a body ink marker, a mirror and some jewelry.
How can I clean my belly button piercing?
Wash your hands The first thing you want to do is wash your hands well before you begin touching your belly button piercing.
Nose and belly button piercings can also be done at home with minimal risk. When it comes to doing a piercing near your mouth (such as tongue or lip), near your eye, or at the top of your ear, it is best to see a professional. You can end up with permanent scarring, damage to the body part, and even deformities. Do not risk it.