The Types Of Belly Button Piercing Used Today
Depending on what kind of navel you have will tell the piercer what way to pierce you navel. There are different ways for the many different kinds of looks and different kinds of navels. Many people believe there is only one type of piercing you can get. But there are actually several and you may want to get one, two, or all of them. Look at some pictures either on line or on the web and see which piercing would best suit you and look good on you. You can then find a reputable piercer and go have the piercing done.
Some people get their navel pierced for the look or to have their own special spot for their own special jewelry that no one else can see unless the person wants them to. There are several different ways of having your belly pierced. Some of these depend on the size of your belly and whether your navel is an “innie” or an “outie.” There are also top and bottom piercings as well as on the sides. There is about every type of piercing for any desire out there.
“Innie” piercings are the most common type of piercing for the belly. The needle is pushed through the skin right above the navel plug. If you are in shape and have the right shape to your abdomen, these piercings will look great. Otherwise, they can look uneven and unbalanced. Without the right anatomy, your new belly piercing could also be torn through the skin if it is not in deep enough and is too shallow.
It is traditional to use the navel plug for an “outie” piercing. This is leftover from your umbilical cord. These are difficult piercings to do at times due to the plug is comprised mostly of scar tissue and that is very hard to get the needle through. There are also many blood vessels in and around this plug. Bleeding may be more profuse due to this reason. Infections must be taken care of immediately. They can become systemic in nature if you don’t.
There is also the piercings on the top, bottom, or sides of the navel. Some people like to have one, and others like to have up to four done. You must be careful with this many piercings at once. Bleeding and infections can be big problems in these cases. It is said that it is better to have one done at a time, let it heal, and go back for the next one.
You can also choose your very first ring for your belly. As always, make sure it is stainless steel in nature. This leads to less allergic reactions and other problems. You may also try titanium or eighteen karat gold.
For those of you scared of the whole process, they have invented clip on belly rings. These look just like the normal belly rings except they clip on like earrings do and stay in place. This is a great alternative if you are unsure about getting your belly pierced. Getting your belly pierced should always be a personal decision and not one you make in haste. It can take six months to a year for the piercing to heal, so make sure you will be able to take care of it, especially if it gets infected.
12 Responses to “The Types Of Belly Button Piercing Used Today”
By simone n on May 27, 2008 | Reply
dnt think do in engerland it has to be tytaniom bars or no piercing coz steel is to hevy and clumpy to fo the piecing with!!
but the hart bar is nice!
By Caitlyn on Jun 30, 2008 | Reply
I have an outie belly-button.. will look just as good as an innie piercing?
By Kay on Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
I have a few piercings in my ears… I just got my Cartilege done almost a year ago, and when the piercer put the earring in it was sergical steel… my ear hurt for a long time (longer than normal healing time), and was ALWAYS red! So I finally took it out and put real gold in my ear, it hasn’t hurt since then. So my thinking is that I am allergic to sergical steel (as my mother is also) so I’m kind of unsure about getting my belly button pierced because I don’t know if there are gold rings, and the cost of them!? Anyone have a suggestion please??
oh and for Caitlyn I think that you should get your belly button pierced! I deffinatly think it will look just as cute, if not cuter! haha Go for it girl!
By Cristie on Aug 15, 2008 | Reply
I LOVE IT!
Just worried if it would get caught to anything.
:S then again i worrie about everything
By Anonymous on Aug 17, 2008 | Reply
Hi, I really really want my belly button done, and I don’t know if my mom will let me get it done, oh and I have a outty so I am not sure if I can get it done.
Can you use a stud earring to pierce your belly button?, are there any major side affects of getting it done ?
Please tell me, thanks!
By Bruna Stephane on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
Sou brasileira, nao falo ingles! mas traduzi o texto acima, achei muito interessante. Tenho algumas duvida… Meu umbigo é para fora, ou “outie” como voces dizem. Eu quero colocar um piercing mas tenho medo de nao ficar legal pelo meu umbigo ser para fora. Gostaria de saber se realmete é possivel colocar piercing em um umbigo como o meu sem a necessidade de nenhuma cirurgia de correçao.
Obrigada. Beijos!
By Venice on May 12, 2010 | Reply
Girls of all ages are now getting there belly button pierced. What once was considered an alternative venture is now mainstream. If you were recently pierced and would like some solution to take care of it for you, Try some H2Ocen Spray which will help aid in the healing period.
By Cheyenne on Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
i got my belly pierced a bit longer than a month ago, trying to change the balls was difficult because i was using pliers and they slipped and cut the top part of the hole, it hurt! be careful!
By NyNy on Sep 1, 2011 | Reply
I’ve had my belly button pierced for about 10 years. Personally I don’t recommend changing your ring until you are fully healed and it’s no longer bleeding when slight tugs happen to it. If you can tug on it without it hurting, then you should start changing your rings. I LOVE the spiral rings.
By NyNy on Sep 1, 2011 | Reply
I don’t think you can use a stud ring to pierce it with because you have the back that you would have to attach to it. But there should be a way that outty owners should be able to enjoy piercings too.
By lexiiii on Dec 23, 2011 | Reply
Well on my belly button its kinda of an innie outie because the top is an innie and the bottom is an outie to a point soo would I b able to get my belly piereced or not I’m soo confused my friend said to get it pro done but my mom already bought the needles to do herself like for her to do my belly button.. .I’m soo confused!!! PLEASE HELP
By Jo on Dec 23, 2011 | Reply
lexiiii, I’d get it done by a professional if I were you. It’s not that expensive and greatly reduce risks. For ears, I would say sure, go for it, but not for the belly.