Belly button piercing ball won't open?

A piercing brings a lot of joy, attracts attention, and adorns your body. A belly button piercing, in particular, is popular with both men and women for achieving a sexy look and accentuating a toned stomach. However, the following situation is less enjoyable and sexy: you want to unscrew or open your belly button piercing, for example, to change it or clean the piercing, and the ball won't budge.

So what should you do now? You probably have a million questions running through your head, like, "My belly button piercing ball won't budge. Can I remove the piercing myself ?" Which way do I unscrew the piercing ball? That's a good question: Which way do you unscrew a belly button piercing? And how do I get my piercing ball off? These are questions many piercing wearers ask on Google; the problem of a belly button piercing ball not budging is less common than you might think. Removing a belly button piercing isn't so easy once it's really stuck.

But besides the question: How do I remove a belly button piercing ? ... you're probably also wondering: ...without damaging the piercing or your stomach?

The good news first: if your belly button piercing ball won't open, there's no need to panic. With a few tips and tricks, this tricky situation can be solved – and if not, you can always go to a piercer: they have the right, and above all, sterile tools and will definitely be able to open your piercing.

The first step to removing your belly button piercing is hygiene: disinfect your belly button and the piercing with Octenisept and wash your hands thoroughly. This is especially important if you have an infected or very new piercing and the ball won't budge. As described in our separate article on which way to unscrew a piercing ball , you should turn the ball counterclockwise to open the piercing. If the ball is very tight, you need to be able to grip it securely without slipping, and you may need to apply a little force. To grip the ball securely, small pliers, disposable gloves, or even a bit of toilet paper are recommended. Everything should ensure you don't slip. Now hold the ball firmly and turn it counterclockwise with a little force. Remember: the first jewelry change on a freshly pierced piercing or an infected piercing site should always be handled by a professional: your trusted piercer.

With these tips, you should be able to remove your belly button piercing, even if you thought the ball wouldn't budge. With patience, hygiene, and a little bit of force, you should be able to solve the problem quickly. If all else fails, don't despair—ask your piercer.