Navel Piercing: Jewelry Trends and Risks

A navel piercing is also known as a belly-button piercing. It is a unique type of piercing and is widely popular because of the success of pop culture.

The most popular location of the navel piercing is on the upper fold of the skin around the belly button. However, you'll see people getting one around the skin edges of the navel, as the woman in the above picture has.

Pierced through the skin of the navel, this type of piercing is usually non-irritable. You may also heal quite easily. However, it is important to know that healing and pain depend more on the client's physiology.

Besides, rejection of navel piercing is also less common when compared to other surface piercings. Know that properly executing the piercing would result in a wound in the navel canal.

This guide is dedicated to helping you learn extensively about navel piercing jewelry trends and navigate common risks associated with a navel piercing. So, following along;

 

Jewelry Trends For Navel Piercing

Navel piercing is considered seriously attractive. It should not come as any surprise that there is a wide variety of jewelry to pierce and ornate your belly button. Plus, the most famous brands are also

In a survey in the UK, more than 33% of all people preferred having a navel piercing and ranked it as the top area for piercing.

Your piercer will use a particular type of jewelry for your navel piercings. This type is known as a belly ring.

Since there is excessive movement in this area of the body, bulky or weighty jewelry versions are not recommended.

Usually, your piercer will put a barbell in your navel. Barbell maybe 14g in weight. You're supposed to wear it until the area heals completely.

The curve barbel is one of the most commonly used designs for navel piercing. Besides, if you're fond of valuables, you can find the real diamond and gold belly rings in the market.

The Risk Associated With Navel Piercing

It is vital to know that navel piercings, despite being popular, can be the slowest ones to heal. Experts suggest that navel piercings can take between six months to full two years to heal completely.

There are certain risks that one should be aware of before they decide to have a navel piercing;

Infection

Undoubtedly, a piercing will need at least 6 to 12 months to heal completely. Meanwhile, sweat, bacteria, and friction around the area may contribute to infection. To determine if you have a piercing infection, know that it's not the job of the piercer. However, they may be able to share some medical advice to help you ensure that the required aftercare is given to the piercing.

Rejection

Rejection means that the body pushes out the piercing to heal the wound. Since it's a natural process, you can do much to avoid it.

You may even experience rejection of piercing after taking good care of your navel piercing. To avoid rejection, you have to take great aftercare. You want to ensure that it is not pulled or tugged at an angle.

Plus, it is always recommended that you always consult a reputable piercer. Anyhow, if the rejection occurs, you should immediately see a piercer and have the jewelry removed as soon as possible.

Migration

Imagine that the piercing on your navel has moved to another location. That is called the migration of piercing. It is a matter that needs serious attention and care. You would need to see a doctor or a piercing professional immediately. Migration of the piercing may occur for any of the following reasons;

·         Too much movement in the area may force the piercing to move to a more comfortable spot for healing.

·         Continuously pulling or tugging the piercing can be the cause for the addition of excessive scar tissue around the area. That would result in migration.

·         Poor execution of the process may also lead to migration.

Death

As per the Office of National Statistics, at least nine women died between 2006 and 2019 because of developing a severe infection in their navel. Severe infections in the navel area may be due to a lack of care, compromised safety or hygiene, or even a poorly executed piercing process.

Scarring

Scarring is common, and you can't do much to avoid it. If you wear a piercing for an enduring amount of time, you'll likely have a scar.