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Important Tips For Bellybutton Piercing

Bellybutton Piercing

Having a bellybutton piercing is very fashionable and creates a great look with stylish bellybutton rings, particularly when wearing summer clothes with short tops and hipster pants.

Before you go to the trouble and expense of have your bellybutton pierced, check the actual position of your bellybutton in relation to the clothes you wear. Make sure the belly button ring is not going to catch on the waistbands of pants or skirts. If you want your bellybutton ring to be seen, check that it will be visible above your clothing.

Do some research before deciding where to have your piercing done. You need an experienced and reputable practitioner, who works in a clean environment, to be certain that you are not unnecessarily risking getting an infection. Maybe you have a friend who was happy with her bellybutton piercing and she can recommend that person to you.

Choose a plain bellybutton ring when you have the piercing done; these are easier to keep clean and free from infection. You shouldn’t try to change the ring for another one before the piercing site has completely healed; this could be 2 or 3 weeks, so be patient.

Bellybutton Piercings

It is important to apply some antiseptic solution to your piercing every day after your shower or bath. First dry the area thoroughly and then turn the ring several times to work the antiseptic into the wound and to prevent it sticking. Be conscientious with this procedure and you should avoid any problems; your piercing will heal faster too.

If you notice any redness around the piercing, it could mean you have developed an infection, so it would be advisable to seek medical advice. If the wound starts to weep or ooze white liquid, get medical advice as a matter of urgency.

Wait until your piercing has completely healed before you try to remove the ring, to change it for a different one. An easy way to change the look of your bellybutton piercing is to hang sterling silver charms, which are quite inexpensive, from the ring. This way, you get to change your look without the hassle of changing the actual bellybutton ring.

Dress up your bellybutton piercing with some of the new designs in bellybutton rings. Add some bling and sparkle; hang some charms in different shapes; go with bright colors or funky shapes to personalize your bellybutton rings.