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The great idea about piercings is being able to remove them when you choose to. Rarely, the only remnant is a small mark; however, our piercings may close due to unexpected causes. Re-piercing your belly button isn’t a problem.
Can You Re-Pierce After Suffering From A Navel Piercing Rejection? While it can be a crushing setback to have to let your first piercing close up and heal, the good news is that you can have your belly button piercing re-pierced. There’s no guarantee for success, but persistence does pay off sometimes.
Will my piercing rejected again?
If the piercing was done correctly and the person looked after it properly, the rejection may just be bad luck. A person can sometimes have one rejection then have no problems with future piercings. People should consider the risk of another piercing rejection before getting pierced again.
How fast do belly button piercings close?
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.
Here are a few tips for dealing with piercing migration and rejection:
- Take out the jewelry if you see it migrating toward the surface.
- Try a new piece of jewelry in a different size, gauge, shape, or material.
- Speak with a qualified piercer for advice.
- Opt for a nonirritating plastic ring or bar.
Can u workout with a belly piercing?
Normal exercise is perfectly safe after piercing your navel. Simply keep your piercing clean and avoid tight clothing, so it doesn’t irritate the piercing while it’s healing. Consult the piercer and your doctor if your piercing shows signs of infection.
When can I change my navel piercing?
In general, expect to wait three months to a year before you’re able to switch out the original jewelry. A good sign that it’s done healing is that you can move it easily. The skin around your piercing should also look more or less the way it did before you got pierced. There should be no swelling or any discharge.
How much does it cost to get a navel piercing?
Navel piercings can range in cost, but they’re $40-$60 at most piercing places. This includes both the procedure and the cost of the jewelry. If you’re happy with the way things go, it’s considered good form to give your piercer a 10-20% tip on top of the regular price.
Double Navel Piercing A double navel is a combination piercing that involves a standard belly button ring paired with an inverse.
Some people believe that outie belly button piercings are the only “true” belly button piercings because they actually involve piercing the inner part of the navel. However, infections in outie belly button piercings can travel to your internal organs and become extremely dangerous. Most reputable piercers will not take this risk.
Where does the inverse navel piercing go on the body?
An inverse, or lower, navel piercing is a vertically placed piercing located on the bottom ridge. A double navel is a combination piercing that involves a standard belly button ring paired with an inverse. A deep navel is a similar to a standard, except that it passes through a much larger area of skin.