Navel piercings are one of the most popular types of body piercing nowadays. Preferred due to its power to make an instant statement and its versatility, given the fact that it can be shown or hidden rapidly without difficulty, navel piercings are among the sexiest piercings for women. If you are contemplating the idea of getting your belly button pierced, make sure to keep some of the following tips in mind.
Belly button piercings, also referred to as navel piercings are
considered to be one of the sexiest and safest types of body
piercings available. Belly
button piercings tend to heal relatively quickly, due to the fact
that the rejection chances are quite low. In terms of healing
speed, this type of piercings can be easily compared to ear
piercings. However, it should be taken into account that results
might vary depending on the aftercare process.
Types of navel piercings
There are several styles of body piercings to choose from. The
standard navel piercing is the upper rim one, where the piercing is
inserted on the top of the belly button. Other possibilities
include lower rim piercings and side piercings. True navel
piercings are considered those who are located precisely in the
middle of the belly button, however, these have higher infection
rates. Another style is the double navel piercing or multi navel
piercing, which combines several piercing styles.
Body jewelry types
Although the piercing style is a rather subjective decision, when
it comes to choosing the actual body jewelry to adorn your body,
the material you choose is extremely important. When selecting the
material, a good idea would be to opt for a non-corrosive metal.
Surgical stainless steel (316L or implant grade steel) , surgical
titanium and 14K gold are considered to be the safest options, as
they tend to be tolerated well by the body. Tygon plastic is also
considered a good alternative for those who have metal allergies.
On the other hand, body jewelry made out of nickel, sterling silver
or bone jewelry are considered to be less recommendable beacause of
the risk for allergies and corrosion associated with them.
Preparation tips
After selecting the piercing style and the appropriate jewelry
piece, it's time to make sure that you are adequately prepared for
the actual procedure. First of all, it goes without saying that
choosing a professional piercing salon is the best choice to
prevent infection and other health risks. Secondly, making sure
that your hepatitis immunizations are up to date is a good idea. It
is also advisable to avoid getting pierced if the piercer plans on
using a piercing gun as it cannot be sterilized properly.
Needless to say, the piercer should wear surgical gloves during
the procedure. Make sure to wash the area with antibacterial soap
before arriving at the piercing salon. Wearing lose fitting clothes
will diminish the risk of unnecessary irritations.
Aftercare
The aftercare process is extremely important to prevent infections.
Any piercing should be treated like an open wound, which means that
it should be cleaned regularly and protected with an antibiotic
ointment. However, don't make the mistake of using harsh cleansers,
body lotions or products containing strong fragrances.
Doing so might slow down healing. Saline solution is considered one
of the best aftercare products. Make sure to clean the navel
piercing 2 to 3 times daily and make sure your hands are clean
whenever you come in contact with the piercing. If your belly piercing is
infected, make sure to schedule an appointment with your
doctor.
Avoid touching the piercing as much as possible. While the pierced
area is healing, make sure to avoid tanning beds, swimming pools.
Also, within the first two weeks, skip strenuous physical activity
that might exert pressure on the belly button. Last but not least,
if your belly button piercing is infected, make sure to schedule an
appointment with your doctor and avoid removing the body jewelery
in the mean time.