Can I get a belly piercing with an outie?

It all depends on whether you have enough skin to pierce above or below your outie. Belly piercings heal more slowly than other piercings, and the longer it takes for a piercing to heal, the more likely you are to experience difficulties. Poor piercing placement on your outie by an untrained piercer will simply slow recovery even more. When it comes to piercing, outies can be particularly difficult. If you are unsure if your outie is suitable for piercing, a professional piercer can advise you and offer alternate options.

 

Why do belly piercings take so long to heal?

Because the skin around your belly button is not extremely vascular, there is relatively little blood flow to the area. The less blood that flows to a particular location, the slower it heals. The piercing is also subjected to continual bending, stretching and friction due to its placement. Both of these factors contribute to a lengthy healing period of 6 to 12 months. Furthermore, belly piercings are more likely to develop difficulties throughout the healing process because of the longer healing time.

 

Can I go swimming with a belly piercing?

Swimming should be avoided for the first month after any new piercing, while the risk to your piercing varies depending on where you swim. While saltwater and chlorine may be safe for your piercing, some germs in the water could be harmful. You never know how well-balanced the chemical levels are wherever you’re swimming or what else is in the water.

 

Can I still exercise with a belly piercing?

At least when your piercing is new, you may want to alter your usual routine to avoid placing too much pressure on your jewellery or piercing. If anything hurts or feels uncomfortable, avoid doing it otherwise, you might injure yourself.

 

Are belly piercings pregnancy-safe?

When you're pregnant, there's no essential need to remove your belly piercing if it's not new, nonetheless, it may be more comfortable to do so. You can also choose jewellery that expands as your tummy grows larger during your pregnancy. As your stomach grows, keep an eye on your piercing and consult a piercing specialist or your doctor if you have any concerns.

 

How do I clean my belly piercing?

Practise cleaning your piercing at least once a day with natural, skin-friendly solutions, especially while it's healing. A lukewarm saline solution administered with a cotton ball or Q-tip will suffice. Use a clean paper towel to dry your piercing. This eliminates the possibility of irritation or infection. While your piercing heals, keep your original jewellery in place and avoid touching it too much, especially if you haven't cleaned your hands well first as this may result in irritation or infection.