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Hiya-can ne1 outline the dangers of getting my belly button pierced, and what i shud do (if i get it done) to prevent it from gettin infected.THANX.
And also,2 ne1 who has had it done,DOES IT HURT?!! tell the truth!! xXx
And also,2 ne1 who has had it done,DOES IT HURT?!! tell the truth!! xXx
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When finding somewhere to get it done, check that it is clean, you feel comfortable and that the piercer is willing to answer any questions that you may have. One risk is infection - minimalised by sterile piercing, good aftercare and not touching it with unwashed hands. Don't fiddle with it.
Navel piercings can regect (where the body pushes out a foreign object) sometimes, as long as you take good care of it this shouldn't happen. Circular barbells (rings) can be easier to clean, whereas barbells are less likely to be knocked around - your choice. They usually take 6-12 MONTHS to heal completely, often quite difficult to heal due to clothing rubbing etc. It is one of the less painful piercings. Small pinch - that's all. It will lymph - this is totally normal. Green pus is not normal and usually a sign of infection. If you have any problems after the piercing, don't hesitate to go back to your piercer.
Oh, and -linkage
[ 16-05-2002: Message edited by: Miss Quoted ]
http://www.thesite.org/magazine/health_and_fitness/tats_and_piercings_redesigning_your_body.html
It really isn't painful..I didn't even realise they'd finished when they'd done it. I definetely remember my ears being more painful than that.
I'd recommend getting a barbel to start with as the rings do get caught. And its better if its titanium, not stainless steel, as titanium is much less likely to cause infection. I don't think it is legal to still use stainless steel although I know alot of places that do, so make sure you check. And don't fiddle with it too much as you might cause infection!
have fun with it! <IMG SRC="smile.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">
Ive had mine....5 or 6 years, and well id say it took 6 months to heal then, 12 months to properly heal.
Is it that fashionable anymore??? ive had mine done so long.
most places will use surgical stainless steel (which is perfectly legal) and this will not cause infection. what WILL cause infection is bacteria, and to stop that you have to keep it clean and leave it alone.
titanium is better, but also more expensive, and surgical steel does the job fine...
Also, as a 33 year old considering having ears and maybe eyebrow pierced and perhaps a tattoo as well, is there anything specific to consider relating to the effect on your skin? The latter does after all age with us as we get older, so perhaps this is also relevant to younger people too.
Sorry to slightly hijack your post Sunny, but it saves having two threads going at once.
Thanks!
yeah - they do. the place i go to has all the health and safety certificates up on the walls. best thing to do is go in and have a nosy round...
just that your skin will take a little longer to heal than younger skin, so add a week or two onto the healing time you're given, and take really good care of it...
But whether you're having a tattoo or a piercing, make sure *you're* happy with the look of the place. These days most places have to be so careful about clean needles and new ink or whatever but you can never be too cautious.
I REALLY want to get it done. It won't be until a few years though, as my mum is REALLY against it.
I have only persuaded her to let me have the regular couple of holes in every ear, which is ok, but I want the others as well, BADLY!
Can anyone tell me the dangers and the pain factors compared to other piercings with the two?
Thanks!
I have my labret pierced (just a bit lower than a lip piercing) personally, I don't think it hurt that much. Pain is relative, but the actual piercing is usually a lot less painful than the actual thought of a needle through your lip. It's a pretty sharp pain for a few seconds and then it'll probably ache for a while. The backs of the studs can sometimes rub against and wear down your gums - I haven't had this problem at all, but some people do. Most piercings there is a risk of infection, but lip piercings are pretty safe on the whole.
I don't know if it was a tragus you were talking about, but most cartilage piercings are quite painful, and have an unmistakable aching feeling. You need to keep from sleeping on them or you can cause irritation and scarring to the area. I could ramble on for ages really, but if there is anything you want to know, just ask and I'd be glad to help. <IMG SRC="smile.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">
Bme is a really great site in regards to body modification, so you might wanna take a look.
what they all say is when you get it done get it done with a needle not a gun, needles are safer!!!
and wash it everyday with salt water, this cleans the area really well and gets the gunk out of it. For a bit it will get inflamed and scabby but just keep cleaning it and it will be fine in 6 to 8 weeks!
Do you reckon that's true? Cos now I've had one I want more!
<img src="http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/kiss.gif" alt="image">
And to the tattoos... no, it wont be your last.. i got my first one done about a year ago, and i've already got another and i wanna get that modified, and another one done!
*has had FAR too many piercings!*
edited to say the guy who did mine says savalon with warm water(don't use it un-duiluted) is the best thing for cleaning it with.
Well, Thank you Miss Quoted I did mean a tragus piercing.
But I think that it will take a lot of time before I will finally get it done...