Where can I get my belly button pierced?
There are several places where a navel piercing can be done. The most popular option for a navel piercing is the skin fold above the navel. However, the piercing can also be done below the navel or on the side of it. These variations are less well-known and, therefore, less common. If the skin in the area is suitable for a piercing—not too thin, and the skin fold is firm and large enough—the side of the navel and the lower part of the navel are also perfect for a navel piercing.
Do you need a specific type of belly button to get a belly button piercing?
The most important requirement for a belly button piercing is that the skin fold be large enough. In some people, the skin is particularly tight; in others, not so much. In some, the navel curves outward; in others, inward. Since the skin surrounding each person’s navel is different, the piercer must make a decision on a case-by-case basis. Some navels are ideal for a navel piercing, and others are not.
As mentioned earlier, the key factor for a navel piercing is the skin fold surrounding it. A professional piercer will be able to determine whether the abdominal fold is suitable for a navel piercing. Important: In general, a protruding navel does not rule out a navel piercing. However, it can be somewhat more difficult to find the right spot.
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At what age can you get a belly button piercing?
In principle, any piercing constitutes bodily injury and is therefore a criminal offense; this also applies to navel piercings. Consequently, all piercers must obtain written consent before performing a piercing. Piercers are also required to ask minors to show their ID, as this serves as proof of age.
In general, a written consent form from parents or legal guardians is required for all minors under the age of 18. This consent form must be in writing; a verbal statement is not sufficient. Conveniently, piercing studios usually have a form available that you simply need to fill out and submit along with a copy of the parents’ ID, so nothing stands in the way of getting a belly button piercing. Of course, it’s even better if the parents or guardians come along so they can answer questions and address any concerns.
For children under 14, it is advisable to wait a little longer before getting a belly button piercing. This is simply because at this age the skin is still quite sensitive, the body is still growing, and the piercing could cause pain or, in the worst case, even fall out. For this reason, professional piercers usually refuse to perform navel piercings on children under 14.
How do you get a belly button piercing?
If you want to get your navel pierced, the first step is to find a professional studio that maintains high hygiene standards and provides expert advice. This is followed by a few formalities: Before getting the piercing, you must submit a written consent form. As mentioned earlier, minors under the age of 18 also need a written consent form from their parents or legal guardians.
The procedure continues as follows: the abdomen is exposed, the location of the navel piercing is determined, and the insertion points for the piercing are marked at two locations. One point is for the entry of the piercing and the other for the exit. Once the appropriate location for the navel piercing has been identified, the area is cleaned and disinfected. Important: A professional piercer always wears medical gloves! In the next step, the navel is numbed with ice spray or cream. Next, the fold of skin at the navel is grasped with forceps, pierced with a cannula, the piercing is inserted into the navel, and it is secured with a screw-on ball. The procedure takes only a few seconds.
Does getting a belly button piercing hurt?
Since an anesthetic cream or spray is used when getting a belly button piercing, the procedure usually causes little to no pain. You typically feel only a brief sensation of pressure. After the piercing and once the anesthetic 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. Unfavorable movements can also irritate the belly button piercing. In addition, the area should be disinfected and cleaned regularly. Good to know: When getting a belly button piercing, there is usually very little or no bleeding, as the area around the belly button is not very well supplied with blood.
How much does a belly button piercing cost?
The cost of a belly button piercing varies from one studio to another. Generally, the cost of a belly button piercing ranges from 50 to 60 euros, including the piercing and aftercare products.
Conclusion
A belly button 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 firm fold of skin in the navel. A professional piercing studio always requires a consent form for navel piercings. Minors under the age of 18 also need a written consent form from their parents or legal guardians. When piercing the navel, the surrounding area is numbed so that the piercing is barely felt.