Belly button piercing

A belly button piercing is done while lying down. Lying down ensures relaxed skin on the abdomen, and should the person being pierced feel nauseous or experience circulatory problems during the procedure (after all, it involves a needle, and not everyone can see that), nothing can go wrong, as the patient is already lying down and therefore cannot faint. First, the area around the belly button is cleared of clothing, etc., and the skin is thoroughly disinfected and numbed. Then, your piercer will mark the entry and exit points of the needle with a pen.

When getting a belly button piercing, the piercing site (usually the upper skin fold) is held with forceps, and a needle is inserted through the marked points. A small tube is also moved through the piercing channel along with the needle, and the actual belly button piercing is pulled through this tube. Finally, the plastic tube is removed. Getting a belly button piercing only takes about 30 seconds; anyone who is afraid of needles can simply look away or close their eyes.

Are you very sensitive to pain? Then you should be aware that getting your belly button pierced won't be pleasant, although it doesn't take very long and pain tolerance varies from person to person. If you have ear piercings, you already have a sense of what it feels like to have skin pierced with a needle. Of course, the ear and belly button feel somewhat different, but this is a rough guide.

The pain doesn't completely disappear after getting your belly button pierced, because the healing phase begins, and like any fresh wound, the new piercing can sting. It's therefore important to support the healing process with proper care, avoiding germs and mechanical irritation. This applies to sports, especially activities like gymnastics on the horizontal bar or swimming (risk of germs entering the piercing), but also to fashion items like high-waisted pants. All these things should be avoided after getting your belly button pierced until it's healed. The healing process itself is a topic in its own right; it varies from person to person, but it can be effectively supported.