Navel pircings - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

mel_smiles · 06-27-2006, 11:25 PM

Iam 16 years old, and i want a navel pircing. I have looked around the web for information and have found good and bad things. I was wondering if anyone would have advice on if i should of not. Perferably if you have one, but if you don't your advice is very welcome.
Thank-you

NitroChic · 06-28-2006, 01:57 AM

Hi Mel,

I am a mom of 3 girls ages 24, 21, 17. I got my navel pierced when I was 30...YEAH YEAH...my delayed teen years. I let my girls get their navels pierced at 16. My Piercing and tattoo rules are as follows. No tattoos till 18...no exceptions. NO facial piercings other than 3 ear holes in each ear till 18. Navel piercings are allowed.
It has been 10 years since I got my navel done, and I let it close about 2 years ago..novelty wore off...My 24 year old let hers close about 2 years after she had it done....same reason. My 21 and 17 year old still has theirs.
Navel piercing is pretty safe when done by a licensed professional. Care and cleaning is easy as well. The only thing I will tell you is as far as piercings go...it is painfull.... quite painfull actually. SInce it isnt cartilage(sp) it will close very quickly if a ring, or piece of jewelry is not in place.
If you do it, please be sure you have your parents permission, and care for it dilligently. It will not heal for several weeks. Dont wear cheap junk jewelry in the piercing, and try not to wear anything that can get caught easily. Good luck!!

joojoobee1967 · 06-28-2006, 08:09 AM

Mel,
Well, I got mine done when I was 37!! I also have 17 tattoos. I honestly didn't think it hurt that bad. I was prepared for so much worse. I will say that the most important things are how you care for it afterwards and finding a good piercer, someone you trust.

Mine took almost 9 months to heal (which is exactly what my piercer told me) which requires cleaning it 2x a day. You have to be committed to this. I would also make sure you have no allergies to any metal (my daughter is having to wait because of this, we can't find anything she's not allergic to).

Also, make sure the piercer knows what he/she is doing. Ask about their sterilization process and how long they've been doing it. My lady is very helpful and always tells everyone to call or drop by if you have any questions or problems. She also will change jewelery for free. I was nervous the first time I changed it, now it's a piece a cake.

Anyway, that's what I'd advise and if you don't feel totally confident in them go find someone else.

Good luck,
Julie

MizGarrett · 06-28-2006, 03:18 PM

Hi Mel!

I am 24, but I got my navel pierced at age 16. I begged my mom and she finally agreed and took me. I went to a respected studio, asked all kinds of questions, then picked out a 24k(?) hoop - they only pierced with hoops then. It hurt mildly, although I have a higher pain threshold. But, pain is a pretty relative term right?

I agree with earlier posts that with a few guidelines in place, it should work out just fine for you. No cheap jewelery (especially if you have allergies to metal.) Take very good care of it as far as cleaning it, soaking it, and not "picking at it". And be careful with it. I nurtured mine until it healed, took it out 5 years later while I was pregnant (had no scar), and put it back in after I had my son. It's in my belly as I type and my husband still likes it!

Good luck! Next is tattoo shopping right?

don'tlikecold · 06-29-2006, 09:40 AM

I don't have one but my best friend just got hers a few weeks ago. The safety and care goes without saying. But my friend's is definitely going to leave a scar and that's something to think about because a lot of people quit wearing them years later when they get tired of it.

I think they look really nice if classy jewelry is worn...no chunky cheap gaudy stuff. It also depends on your belly button. Those with outies wear a hanging jewel which looks pretty. And one more thing...if you happen to gain some weight, don't wear low cut clothes to show off your piercing. I see so many girls displaying a belly roll thinking their piercing still looks good.

Go ahead and try it! If you decide later that you don't like it, there's no real harm done if you have taken care of it per the instructions. As a mom, I would rather have my daughter get a naval piercing than a lip or eyebrow. Sorry, I just think they look tacky. IMO

Susan