bellybutton piercing advise!

[10eke]

I know some of you have their bellybutton pierced and I was wondering if you could give me some advise. I've been thinking it over for some weeks now, and I still have some questions. Like,
how long did it take to heal?
And what where you advised not to do, like swimming or stuff like that?
And what did you do to keep it clean, and not infected?
I've already been searching info on the net, but I also want to hear your own experiences. Can you help me?

[bexi3]

Well I'm ya woman 10eke!
Ok, if you take real good care of the piercing it won't get an infection. I wouldn't advise to go swimming for a while, and if you do, then put a waterproof covering over it. I went on holiday shortly after having mine done and went swimming and mine went a bit gross! I'm not saying it was because I went swimming, cos i'm not entirely sure, but personally, I would avoid it.
As far as I remember, it didn't take long to heal. Most piercing places will give you special clensing solution to use on it to ensure a quick healing. I also used hot salt water on mine.
You hear a lot about belly button piercings going septic, but as long as you look after it well, it shouldn't be a problem. They should go through all of this with you at the piercing studio.
Hope I was of some help! :) xx

[JennyBoop]

Hello 10eke I'm glad you are doing some research on this and asking for advice, your A pretty smart girl. What ever you decide to do just becarefull!!!! I don't want to hear about your bellybutton falling off or anything.:D

[10eke]

I read somewhere that you'll have to change clothes every day to keep it clean. Is that true??

[bettyboop464]

when i got mine done the guy said
just make sure you clean it everyday and he also
said when you bath use antibactieral soap

[10eke]

thnx! Give me all the acvise you can think of!

[Boopsie-Cola]

yeh and i herd you gotta keep moving it up and down so that it doesnt heal to your skin :P nah just kidding u gota make sure you move it everyday after cleaning it, to keep it healthy :)
week hydrogen peroxide is good to use, so is salty water like bex said, good luk with it, bess xxx ;)

[10eke]

thnx, now I have to get the courage to get it!

oh, and I read it's taking 3 months to heal entirely. How long did it take yours to heal?

[JennyBoop]

Good Luck 10eke.

[BBooper]

my friend had it done and you have to be very careful! the 'proffesionals' that did her's did it wrong!!! and she was in lots of pain and couldn't clean it properly becuase of the pain. i think you should do reserch on how the actually pierce it and then you will have confidence when you go to get yours done :) plus.. if you think they are doing it wrong you'll know!

BBooper
xxx

[10eke]

hey, I never thought of that! Thnx!

[daisy]

also, research the type of metal, that is best for that type of piercing!! ( stainless etc....?)

[10eke]

what did you guys have?

[JennyBoop]

Boy there is alot to look for when getting your belly button peirced isn't there?:eek: Well it is good to look into everything before you do it.

[bexi3]

I'm not sure what mine was made from. But if you go somewhere with a good reputation they should tell you all the advise you need, and use the materials they think best. Although it's good to look into these things, don't worry too much about it! You'll be fine I'm sure! xx

[BBooper]

i think stainless steel is a good one and gold or gold plated ;) i know when i got my ears peirced the second time the woman reckoned the gold one because they have less chance of causing infection where as others might.

BBooper
xxx

[JennyBoop]

I would think it would be good to go with real silver or real gold?:)

[10eke]

I don't think my skin is that difficult. I've never had prblems with my ear piercings. But I guess the man who does the piercing knows best! BTW, what is sterling silver?

[bexi3]

Sterling silver is a very good quality of silver which will last forever if you take care of it. It's proper silver unlike these silver plated pieces of jewellery you get. It't not likely to go green! haha! x

[10eke]

Can you use it for the piercing, I mean, when they pierce it? Or is that kind of silver no good?

[Bikerbettyboop]

I can't wear any kind of silver.... guess I have weird skin... it has to be gold.

[BBooper]

lol, some peoples skin react differently. i think you should try different types of metals in your ears first before you get your belly button done. that way if you reat with one type you know not to use it any more :)

BBooper
xxx

[Bikerbettyboop]

You don't have to worry about me getting my belly button pierced... LOL..... just my ears.....

[JennyBoop]

Originally posted by Bikerbettyboop
I can't wear any kind of silver.... guess I have weird skin... it has to be gold. My mom is the same way she can only wear gold.:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

gold earrings or no earrings for me.... I'm strange I guess.

Hey Jenny I just found out that there is a Harley dealer in your town! Frieze H-D!! Coool!

[10eke]

I might be getting it this weekend, or next weekend... Fingers crossed everything goes well!

[Bikerbettyboop]

So 10eke you're getting a piercing this weekend Or are you getting the jewelry this weekend?

[10eke]

the piercing, I mean...

[Bikerbettyboop]

oh.... well I sure hope it all goes well!!! Let us know!! Have a fun time!! Are you excited?

[10eke]

yes, and scared too... I think I'm gonna hurt my bfs hand when they pierce it, so hard I'll squize it!!

[Neckless]

Question.
What's driving you to getting a piercing?
Is there any particular reason you want it? Does your boyfriend have any piercings?

[10eke]

no, he's only had his ear pierced, but he has taken it out again.
It's just because I think it's sexy. I've found it sexy for many years, and now I'm ready to get one.

[bexi3]

10eke, I don't think you'll need to squeeze your boyfriends hand when you get it done because it really doesn't hurt. It's a little uncomfortable when they clamp the skin, but the actual piercing doesn't hurt atall. They used this cold spray on me, which made the skin around my belly button freeze for a few seconds. Don't worry, it'll be fine, and it's over in a matter of seconds! The result is sexy, you're right! I love my piercing - especially at the moment, cos I have a BB stud in! :) xx

[10eke]

I don't know how he's gonna do it. I made the first step saturday. I've gone to the piercer to ask him some questions. He's called 'tattoo'dennis, and I expected a really big rough man, but he's not so bad! So I'm sure where I'm gonna get pierced now!

[BBooper]

well thats good to know! and i bet he has experience so thats a good thing!!! :D

BBooper
xxx

[boopcrazy]

wow 10eke let me know how it goes plz i have been wanting to get mine done, I had a guy back home in oregon that was gonna do it for me (same one who did my tongue) but i didn't get to get it done before we moved but i have gotten a referele from someone already on where to go for tattoos and periceings.

[Boopsie-Cola]

yeh good luk, iv got mine done, i think titanium metal is the best to use for belly buttons.
thats wat i wear in my belly button and deadpool wears in his eyebrow,
im really hopeing to get a tattoo in the next couple a weeks iv decided wat design i want and where so im well excited!!!! tell us how the belly button goes!!! dont worry it wont hurt atal!!!bess xxx ;)

[10eke]

I will tell you when I have it done. It's been moved up a week, due to my work. It really doesn't hurt??? I'm not scared of needles or anything but I'm scared I'll chicken out when I'm in his chair!

[Bikerbettyboop]

Well 10eke I wondered if you'd gone through with the piercing and to tell you the truth, I'm sort of relieved to hear that you haven't done it yet and that will give you more time for some serious thought about it. Just be careful!!! Love and hugs from the old biker lady herself... Theresa

[bexi3]

Hehehehe 'Tattoo Dennis' - I'd like to meet him! haha! I wanna find someone with a tattoo name to get my tattoo done. It would keep me amused whilst enduring the pain! There's a tatto place near me called 'Steve's Tattoos' but I don't think he goes by the name of Tattoo Steve! haha - oh dear! xx

[10eke]

We have lots of tattoo-names here. We also have tattoo Bob and tattoo Henk in holland. They are more famous as 'our'tattoo dennis...

[bteebup]

Hi all.........Just tossing in my two cents.
I had my belly button done 3 years ago. Mine took over a year to actually heal completely. Meaning, I could still feel pain in it but not every day. Also, I am short wasted so it rubs against my waistband and hurts some days..............I have to wear things that don't rub up on it. But all in all...........I LOVE IT....Even though it was a pain and took awhile to heal, I would do it again. I wear betty in my belly most days....HA!:D

Have fun but make sure you go to a reputable place......

[10eke]

I always wear trousers with a low waist, you know, the kind that's on the hip. So I won't have a lot of problems with that I guess...

[Betty kisser]

hey can you guys find the designer of jessica simpson's pink glasses with snakes on the side

[Bikerbettyboop]

oh Bteebup that sounds painful!! Low rise pants are probably a good idea like 10eke said.... wish I had the figure to wear those!!

[10eke]

I'll have to loose some more weight, or my belly will hang over the waist band of the trousers! ;) No just kidding... but a flatter belly would be nice!

[bexi3]

Well, a bit of advise 10eke........apparently it's a lot easier to pierce your belly button when there's a bit of belly there! haha! My friend had hers done and her stomach is flat as anything, and he had a real problem doing it, but because I had a bit more belly than her, he did mine realy quickley! So don't lose too much weight 10eke! :) xx

[10eke]

Oh, that's real good advise thnx!So I'll just loose some weight after the piercing!

[bexi3]

Yup! Sounds like a plan stan! ;) xx

[Bikerbettyboop]

hmmm... sounds like good advice... so now when my husband comments about my not having a flat tummy I'm going to tell him that I'm keeping it in case I decide to get a belly ring.... LOL....

[10eke]

hehehe :)

[BBooper]

lol! imagine your hubby's face if you said it was becuase you were getting you belly button pierced! lol! it would be like my mum's if i said the same! haha!

BBooper
xxx

[boopcrazy]

hey bexi3 that sounds like good advice maybe i'll do the same thing, flatten my tummy after i get mine pierced, my hubby thinks i'm crazy for wanting mine, he tells me that i'm a wife and a mother and i shouldn't do things like that, I tell him yes but i'm still only 26 and i'm only doin it for me cause I think it would be cute, plus i didn't listen to him when he said that about my tongue i still got that done so he should know better ;) :D he he....lol

[10eke]

doesn't he think it sexy?? Most men do... Well, in holland anyway...

[boopcrazy]

well yes here to, but my husbands point is he thinks cause i'm a wife and a mother i should leave that to young single girls, but oh well he has his opinon and i have mine.....the rite one ;) ha ha

let me know when you get urs done so i know if it hurts or not and if i happen to get mine first i will be sure to let u all know how it goes.

There are some cute betty belly rings here in the mall which is pushing me to get it done more lol

[Boopsie-Cola]

wow boopcrazy, u was brave enough to get your tongue pierced, now u r one cool mum!!
so how was that, iv herd ur tongue swellls up in your mouth, and many swallow ther stud by accident, any of that true? bes xx ;)

[BBooper]

yea! i don't think i could go through getting my tongue pierced!!! i've also heard that boopsie! i think it's in some cases. i know some-one who's tongue had swollen up and their bar got embedded in their tongue and they had to have it removed! OUCH!

BBooper
xxx

[boopcrazy]

well boopsie and bbooper yes those things can happen, but those are very rare cases. Mine didn't hurt at all they put this stuff on it to numb it and really the only thing is the clamp and thats just unconfortable, yes it does swell but to help with that you keep ice in ur mouth as much as you can and they should start by putting a long one in to keep your tongue from swellin over the stud then, once the swellin goes down you can down size it, well the piercer will do that. i had a great guy for mine and he told me not to play with it and i'll be fine and actually i was able to have mine down sized the next day because i didn't play with it and took care of it as far as keeping ice on it and take aleve for the pain. You can swallow it if your not careful, my advice would be to wear plastic balls (so your teeth don't break) and to make sure they are screwed on tight. but the person who does it for you should tell you all this really, and i was really an acception to the rule usuall they tell you it takes 2wks before you can down size but just leavin it alone for the first day or two you may be lucky like me and can down size quickly. sorry for the long post i hope this all helps.

just if you do decide to get it PLEASE go to someone who knows what they are doin, i had a REALLY GREAT guy for mine.

boopsie plz tell my husband that, he thinks i'm to old for it. and that moms shouldn't get those...lol

[10eke]

Well, it's your body isn't it???

[boopcrazy]

lol.....yep! which is why i have a tongue ring. The day I got it i didn't tell him i was gettin it, I didn't tell anyone, my friend that was with me that day thought i was just gonna run my normal erronds but I went and got my tongue pierced when i was done.

He may not know when i get my belly done either, but i might make him take me to get it....lol ;)

[daisy]

i have my tongue pierced also. my boy friend has his nipples done. i was going to get mine done , but the look on his face when he got his done said it all... no way!!! i would like my belly button done someday.:P :P

[10eke]

nipples... Oooh, that must hurt!!!!!!
I've figured out when I'm getting my piercing!I'll be having a week off starting on the 12th of june. I'll have it done then. I'll have time to take care of it and to get used to it! Just thought that would be better.

[bexi3]

Good idea 10eke! And don't worry, you'll be absolutely fine. xx

[boopcrazy]

thats a really good idea, 10eke don't forget to let us know how it goes.

You'll be great, and i bet you'll find out ur worrying for no reason I bet. ;)

[Bikerbettyboop]

Good idea 10eke to set aside some time for recuperation.

[10eke]

I don't think I'm going through with it. We've just heard we're up for an appartment, and it's the most perfect appartment you can imagine, but it's not so cheep. So we are going to need all the money we have, if we take it. Also my saving money for the piercing. We have to decide on saturday. I really hope we can make it with the money...

[Neckless]

Q U O T E:

"I don't think I'm going through with it"

Good idea 10eke. One day after you've done other things (important) that you NEED to do...HEY! Go out and get you a piercing/tattoo. Put one in a place that could possibly be a little less painful. Belly button, nipples, nose...those are some really sensitive places.

[10eke]

You are right, first things first! We've made a decision: We're taking the appartment! I can't wait to start painting!!

[Neckless]

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OMG! Painting! How well do I know about that. I'm still working on certain areas of my house. Here's some colors to help brighten your way/day!!
Need some help?

[10eke]

Thnx for the smilies, but my day is bright since we decided to move in the appartment. Help? I need all the help I can get! Wanna come over to holland to help me ;)

[Neckless]

(hehehe)<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/26/26_5_4.gif' alt='Dutch' border=0></a>I'm already in Holland. I can only stay a couple of days. I've got to get back to work. I brought you this picture to hang on the wall.<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/5/5_4_3.gif' alt='The Dream' border=0></a>

Err...you mentioned painting. What are you painting?

[10eke]

ceilings (spelled wrong I think, but you know what I mean!)walls and doors. wanna help?

[Neckless]

I'll pick up a brush and wipe a little paint on...here and there.
Hey! Make a party of it. That's what Boopers R 4!

[10eke]

hehehe, ok let's have a paint-party! anyone wanna join?

[Neckless]

Yeah! A paint party. Get out your paint and show us the rooms that need it!!
What is this saying...10eke?http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/26/26_5_4.gif

[10eke]

what it means is: good day, hello!
We are going to work in the new appartment in a few minutes. Can't wait!!!

[Bikerbettyboop]

Ooooh 10eke.. you're moving to a new apartment? How exciting!!

[Neckless]

Go on girl!! Sounds so exciting. Make sure you do plenty of flirting with your "honey"...every chance you get!

[10eke]

I will don't worry!
We have been working 2 eveings now, and it's going great! In the kitchen and the living room everything is ready so in a few days we can go painting!

[BBooper]

kool! good luck with your new apartment!!!

BBooper
xxx

[Bikerbettyboop]

Are you going to include a Betty Boop mural in your "painting" plans?

Are you still going to get the belly button pierced?

[10eke]

No, I need the money, so I'm not going to get the piercing.

What is a mural?

[Bikerbettyboop]

It's what I call a whole wall painting... and I'm relieved to hear that you are holding off on your piercing.. for now anyway.

[Neckless]

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[10eke]

hahaha, by bf also lives there! Unless he gets a huge ferrari on the wall, I can have my bb-wall painting!

[Bikerbettyboop]

Ha.. that sounds like Don and I... when he puts up some H-D stuff, I get to put up some BB stuff.... so don't you think a Ferarri and BB would be cool together?

[Neckless]

Sounds like a Winning combo!!

[10eke]

bb in a ferrari... Yeah, that would be cool!

[Bikerbettyboop]

I agree 100%.... too cool... just way too coool!! Actually I think I'd prefer her on a Harley... LOL!!

[Neckless]

Hold on...I've got just the one for her!
Now where the ...Oh here it is!!<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_2_102.gif' alt='Harley Woman' border=0></a>

[10eke]

back to the belly button: I never got it...

[BBooper]

aw, what happened??

BBooper
xxx

[ooohlala]

Awww! Why?

[BOOPARICAN]

I found a BB belly button ringw/ a BB charm on it with a gem.Next month I want to go to get the piercing so by the time it heals it will look good and I can switch the bar to BB one. :D

[ooohlala]

Ooooh! Sounds good!

[BBooper]

cool idea! i have 2 BB belly bars, but i don't have my belly button pireced to they are on a charm bracelette :D

BBooper
xxx

[BOOPARICAN]

:P ;) I have had it for one year and have been doing research on it in order to be certain. I am one of those people that I get an idea like this and I really think it out. I drew a BB tattoo and one year for mothers day I got it done. At the same time I use the things I do to educate my kids even if involves research in belly button piercings.I am so excited about getting it done.

[BBooper]

cool! its best to really plan things rather than just doing it, you never know the risks if you don't do your research! atleast you can prepare yourself! :D

BBooper
xxx

[Neckless]

True that!

BUT...on the flip side of that SAME coin...some things work perfectly "Spontaneously".
...and are better unplanned or unrehearsed.

Of course...there are disadvantages and advantages.

[10eke]

I should have gotten mine spontaniously... I'm afraid I'll never get it...

[LilMizNaughty25]

Wear r all the pictures

[bettyboopfan]

What pictures?

[10eke]

hey I finally got my piercing, last Saturday!!! But I was wondering, is it normal that it's swollen a bit?

[st nurse boop]

hey I finally got my piercing, last Saturday!!! But I was wondering, is it normal that it's swollen a bit?

Yes, it will take a few months for it to settle down!

I only had mine done 10 months ago :)

[Melissa Jones]

Well Done! It is normal for it to have some swelling, just keep applying the oitment (they should have given you some). As long as it doesn't continue for too long ie many weeks - see GP if does. Each person reacts differently. Keep it clean to try and avoid infection and all should be hunkydory.

[Neckless]

Ouch!! Yeah! It'll take a few weeks and it'll level out. Take really good care of it.

[bettyboopfan]

Way to go, 10eke!

Did it hurt much?

[10eke]

ok, thnx!!!

[bettyboopfan]

Bettyboopfan says:


Did it hurt much?

[10eke]

well, you do feel it, but I haven't screamed and I haven't cried, it's the thought of the needle going in my skin that freaked me out that moment, but it was ok...

[bettyboopfan]

Feels something like maybe getting a shot from a doctor?

I dunno that I would have been brave enough! :o

I am glad that you aren't in any pain!

[bboop480]

Wow...i Couldnt Do That...my Belly Button Is Sensitive...ouch!

[bettyboopfan]

I say OUCH too, bboop480!

[scotbooper]

I just don't like the look of navel piercings,NOT for me :rolleyes:

[bettyboopfan]

I would be too afraid to do it!

I am somewhat of a <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZS' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_3_122.gif' border=0></a>

[10eke]

Feels something like maybe getting a shot from a doctor?

I dunno that I would have been brave enough! :o

I am glad that you aren't in any pain!

like that and then with a thicker needle...

[ooohlala]

I just don't like the look of navel piercings,NOT for me :rolleyes:

How about a lip piercing then? :P

[scotbooper]

I've three piercings in each ear and that's it for me :o Husby has had his nose pierced,and eldest son has piercings in some unusual places :eek:

[bboop480]

THIS ALL SOUNDS TOO PAINFULL FOR ME.... :eek:

[bettyboopfan]

I just have my ears done....about had a fit with those :rolleyes:
Hubby has both ears and eyebrow.....OUCH!

[boopcrazy]

wow 10eke i'm not sure when it was you got urs done but i just had mine done while i was in portland and it didn't hurt really, i said the same thing it just feels like a poke from a shot you get at the doctors didn't hurt at all just a lil poke. :D

[bettyboopfan]

You ladies are alot more brave than I am!!

[scotbooper]

It's like everything else,you do it first and the courage comes later :rolleyes:

[LilMizNaughty25]

I really want to get my belly button piered but i have to wait untill i am 18 and that is 3 year away!!!!!!! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZSXXXXXX43US' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_5_9.gif' alt='Piercing' border=0></a>

[Neckless]

OUCH!!<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZSXXXXXX43US' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_6_9.gif' alt='Piercing' border=0></a>

[bettyboopfan]

Ouch....I agree!!

[BBooper]

lol! me too! my friend recently got his lip pierced and he said it really hurt! *shudder*

BBooper
xxx

[Neckless]

oh my. just reading this bbooper...really hurt!

OOOUUUCCCCHHHH-EEEEE!!!

[BBooper]

i know! i wouldn't want my lip pierced. i think itlooks good...but i'm a big chicken!

BBooper
xxx

[Neckless]

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Hehehe. S'ok. I'm a chicken too!
hahaha!

[The Moocher]

I hate to introduce a serious note here.

My wife is an expert on hepatitis and has given talks and published papers on the disease.

Approximately 50% of the current world population have, or have had, hepatitis. In Africa and parts of Asia it's almost 100%.

Hep A is like influenza. It seldom kills but is very unpleasant.
Hep B can kill.
Hep C doesn't kill, but it can become chronic and reduce the body's resistance to other infections. In this way it's similar to the AIDS virus.
Hep D kills.

A major source of hepatitis infection in the developed world is the increasing fashion for tatoos and body piercing. It takes only the most microscopic speck of infected blood on an unsterlised needle to transmit the virus. Hep C is approximately a million times more infectious than AIDS!

So if you must get tatooed or body pierced, ensure you go to a reputable, clean establishment where everything is thorougly sterile. Otherwise you're taking a terrible risk.

Mooch

[BBooper]

wow! thanks for the info the moocher! that really shows how serious small thing can be!

BBooper
xxx

[scotbooper]

Yes Microscopic stuff is the worst!! :eek:

[Neckless]

Well Said Mooch!

[BBooper]

lol scotbooper, how true you are!

BBooper
xxx

[Neckless]

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Hehehe...I'll say.

[bettyboopfan]

Thanks Mooch for that info!!

I didn't know that much about Hep.

[Bikerbettyboop]

My best advice is "don't do it" but hey what do I know.. I'm just old and don't know much!

[Neckless]

Hep C can lead to Cirrhosis (Liver)

[The Moocher]

Hep C can lead to Cirrhosis (Liver)

Also liver cancer.

Over 90% of cases become chronic, which means you can have it for the rest of your life.

There are drugs that can alleviate it but, unless someone has information I'm unaware of, there's no vaccine and no cure.

I could go on and on, but I'd only depress everybody.

If you do decide on body piercing or tattooing go to a well-established, reputable establishment where the needles are sterile, and preferably single-use.

Avoid back-street parlours like the plague - and I mean tthat literally!

Mooch

[Neckless]

All for the fashion "show" of a tattoo.

Do you have a tattoo...Mooch?

[bettyboopfan]

Oh good question!