Whether on the navel, nipples, tongue, ear, or nose—piercings are all the rage, and navel piercings are right at the forefront. Below, you’ll find out what matters when it comes to belly button piercings, how a belly button piercing is done, how much a belly button piercing costs, and at what age you can get a belly button piercing.
Where is a belly button piercing done?
There are several places where a navel piercing can be done. The most popular spot for a navel piercing is the fold of skin above the navel. However, the piercing can also be placed below the navel or on the side of the navel. These options are not as well-known and are therefore less common. If the skin at the piercing site is suitable—not too thin—and the skin fold is sufficiently firm and large enough, the side of the navel and the underside of the navel are also perfect locations for a navel piercing.
Do you need a specific belly button shape for a belly button piercing?
The most important requirement for a navel piercing is a sufficiently large fold of skin. Some people have particularly tight skin, while others have looser skin; some have an outwardly protruding navel, while others have an inwardly recessed one. Since the skin around the navel varies from person to person, the piercer must make a judgment on a case-by-case basis. Some navels are ideal for a piercing, while others are not suitable.
As mentioned earlier, the key factor for a navel piercing is the fold of skin around the navel. A professional piercer can determine whether the fold of skin is suitable for a navel piercing. Important: Generally speaking, an outwardly protruding navel does not rule out a navel piercing. However, it is somewhat more difficult to find the right spot.
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At what age can you get a belly button piercing?
In principle, performing any piercing constitutes bodily injury and is therefore a criminal offense—this also applies to navel piercings. For this reason, every piercer must obtain a written consent form before performing a piercing. In addition, piercers are required by law to ask minors to show their ID card, as this serves as proof of age.
In general, a written consent form from a parent or guardian is required for anyone under the age of 18. This consent must be provided in writing; a verbal agreement is not sufficient. Conveniently, piercing studios usually have a form available, so all you need to do is fill it out and submit it along with a copy of the parent’s ID, and you’re all set for your belly button piercing. Of course, it’s even better if the parents or guardians come along so that questions can be answered and any concerns addressed.
For anyone under the age of 14, it is advisable to wait a little longer before getting a navel piercing. This is simply because the skin is still quite sensitive at this age, the body is still growing, and the piercing could cause pain or, in the worst case, even tear out. Professional piercers therefore generally refuse to perform navel piercings on people under the age of 14.
How is a belly button piercing done?
If you want to get a navel piercing, the first step is to find a professional studio that maintains high hygiene standards and can provide expert advice. Next, there are a few formalities to take care of: Before the piercing is done, you must sign a written consent form. As mentioned earlier, anyone under the age of 18 must also provide a written consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Next, the belly button area is exposed, the location of the piercing is determined, and two points on the belly button are marked. One point is for the entry of the piercing, and the other is for the exit. Once the appropriate spot for the piercing has been found, the area is cleaned and disinfected. Important: A professional piercer always wears medical gloves! Next, the navel is numbed with ice spray or cream. Then, the skin fold at the navel is grasped with a pair of forceps, pierced with a cannula, the navel piercing is inserted, and secured with a screw-on ball. The whole process takes only a few seconds.
Does getting a belly button piercing hurt?
Since an anesthetic cream or spray is used when getting a navel piercing, the piercing itself usually causes little or no pain. Most people only feel a brief sensation of pressure. After the piercing and once the numbing effect wears off, you may feel a slight tugging or pressure. After all, it is an open wound. To promote quick healing, you should avoid wearing tight clothing. Uncomfortable movements can also irritate the navel piercing. Additionally, the area should be regularly disinfected and cleaned. Good to know: When getting a navel piercing, there is usually little to no bleeding, as the area around the navel does not have a very strong blood supply.
How much does a belly button piercing cost?
The cost of a navel piercing varies from studio to studio. Generally, the cost of a navel piercing is around €50 to €60, including the piercing and aftercare products.
Conclusion
A navel piercing is a popular form of body jewelry that can be placed in various locations on the navel. Ideally, there should be a sufficiently large and taut fold of skin at the navel. A professional piercing studio always requires a consent form for a navel piercing. Individuals under the age of 18 also need a written consent form from a parent or guardian. When getting a navel piercing, the area around the navel is numbed so that you barely feel the piercing.