Pierce your belly button to put in an earring -It's not a difficult task. Problems appear later - after two or three days, and can last forever. What troubles can await fashionistas? In some cases, wounds begin to fester, scars remain, blood poisoning occurs. And whether such beauty is worth such sacrifices, it is difficult to say. But before going to the salon, it is still worth thinking about the possible consequences.
Who should make a puncture in the navel
Not sure if you need to get an earring?Think about why you need it? Perhaps this is a momentary impulse. Then it is worth holding off on the visit, since you are not yet ready to take such a serious step. In the same case, if you have long wanted to pierce your belly button and have managed to study almost all the information about this procedure, then welcome to the salon.
- The Pros of Piercing
First of all, it's fashionable.An elegant ring or a beautiful earring in the form of a pendant in the stomach looks stylish, interesting and sexy. But only if the girl has abs or at least does not have a hanging belly. Otherwise, the earring draws attention to fat deposits that need to be hidden and not put on display for everyone to see. Secondly, piercing is one of the most interesting ways of self-expression. It is very difficult to stand out among equally fashionable, beautiful and stylish friends. All girls can dye their hair blonde or put on bright makeup, but not every beauty will dare to pierce her belly.
- The minuses of piercing
You will have to give up many pleasures,until the wound heals. But this is not the biggest problem you can face. A huge and fat minus that crosses out all the pluses is a high risk of catching some disease or infection. At minimum, the wound will fester, at most - infection, AIDS, hepatitis and other diseases transmitted through blood. People with health problems are not allowed to do such manipulations with the body, but in our time, not everyone is aware that they are unhealthy. Piercing is not allowed to be done by persons under eighteen years of age. The exception is written permission from one of the parents, while one of the adults (a close relative) must be present during the procedure. Otherwise, the institution can be sued in the future.
What you should know before going to the salon
It is important to understand that a belly button piercing is nota regular cosmetic procedure that can be done in the first place you come across, but a complex and very dangerous surgical intervention that requires professional knowledge and skills. You can't trust your health to people without education and who do not have a license to provide such services. The salon where piercing is done must be sterile clean. There should be no dust or dirt at all. The master is obliged to do all procedures in disposable gloves that are put on your hands in front of you. The tools used for surface work (machine handles, clamps, etc.) must be disinfected, but the needles must be new. Do not try to save on your health, since an extra four hundred rubles will definitely not save you if you get infected. Before deciding on a piercing, be sure to consult with your doctor, take all the tests for viruses and hidden diseases. Who knows how your body will behave in this case. To exclude the occurrence of an allergic reaction, try walking around with metal earrings in your ears. If you experience irritation, the skin starts to itch, and the hole becomes covered with a thin yellowish crust, you should not get a belly button piercing. You will have to give up the procedure for a while if you have recently been ill, have a fever, chills, or feel slightly unwell. If a girl is menstruating, is pregnant, or is still breastfeeding, the master may refuse to do the piercing. It is best to decide on such procedures during vacation. Any physical activity is completely contraindicated for the first week after such an operation, and you will have to limit yourself in sports for the remaining six months. You will have to forget about baths, swimming pools, saunas, visits to the gym, spending time in solariums, and trips to the sea even before the operations. It is worth going to a salon in the fall, winter, or early spring, when the belly is completely hidden. Otherwise, if dust or sweat gets into the wound, it will start to fester or will not heal for a long time. But there are some nuances here - clothes can catch or even pull out the earring. The fabric plays an important role - synthetics and prickly materials will irritate you in any case. You will have to treat the earring and the wound with an antiseptic (chlorhexidine) and a healing ointment at least five to six times a day. These products should not contain alcohol. It can cause oxidation of the metal, a burn and inflammation of the wound. If you have a fever on the first day after the puncture, go to the doctor, as such symptoms indicate inflammation of the navel! If you delay, the consequences can be serious - up to and including repeated surgery. The piercing has started to fester, and a dark liquid is constantly flowing from the hole or is it covered with a yellow crust? Urgently take out the earring and disinfect the wound. It is better not to put the jewelry back in. Wait two or three days, and if the damaged area does not heal, and the redness and pain intensify, go straight to the doctor.
Problems with decoration
Despite the fact that many experts recommenduse jewelry made of special surgical steel, do not buy barbells, pendants and rings made of this material. Otherwise, the wound will take a long time to heal and there will be unpleasant consequences, including suppuration, rejection, pigmentation. The best option is titanium products, which in most cases do not cause complications. It is better to take everything you need to make a navel piercing in the same place where you are going to do the puncture. If you do not have enough money for high-quality and expensive jewelry, wait with the procedure. It is better to save up a little than to spend money on treatment later. Jewelry, no matter how much it bothers you, should not be removed for about three months, otherwise the skin may be injured. The exception is the occurrence of inflammation, itching, bleeding, the appearance of pus. Before water procedures, you should cover your stomach so that water does not get on the wound. You can buy ordinary cling film, which housewives use for packaging and storing food. If you decide to redo the piercing, you need to wait until the pierced navel area is completely healed. The consequences of repeated skin trauma can be unpredictable. If the wound has healed a little and you cannot put the earring through, do not try to make a hole yourself under any circumstances. It is unacceptable to use a special gun, which some professionals use for piercing on any part of the body. In fact, it can only be used for piercing the earlobe. If you are assured that there is no difference, refuse the services of this specialist.
How is this procedure performed in the salon?
- Preparatory stage
First, the master must wash his hands and treat themspecial solution, then put gloves on them. In the place where the navel piercing will be done, dots are drawn with a marker, then the stomach is wiped with an antiseptic to prevent infection. A sterile needle (taken out of a whole and sealed package in front of you) is lubricated with Vaseline.
- Puncture
The area where the hole will be made,is clamped with pliers. It will take about a minute for the blood to recede a little. You may feel a slight numbness and burning. This is done to facilitate the process of inserting the needle and reduce the risk of bleeding. After the puncture, jewelry (barbell, earring, ring) is inserted into the navel, and the damaged area is re-treated with an antiseptic and a healing ointment is applied to the wound.
- Successful completion of the operation
Finally, you got your piercing done in a good salon andin a great mood, we went home. Of course, the specialist explained to you that in the first five to seven days your tummy will not change at all, and after a week a thin crust will form in the navel area. From time to time a small amount of transparent and pale white liquid will be released from the hole. There is nothing terrible or dangerous about this. But if its color changes, then it is time to see a doctor. After a month and a half, the crust will fall off, healthy skin will appear under it. The puncture site will stop hurting, and liquid will no longer be released from it. The maximum that can cause discomfort is slight redness. You will be able to find out for yourself that the wound has healed. Carefully examine the navel area, and if there are not even pinkish spots there, your suffering is over. But, despite such joyful news, you should still be careful. The earring and the puncture site must be constantly cleaned of dirt, dust, grease, so as not to introduce an infection. If you prefer to wear massive jewelry, it is better to take it off before going to the beach or going to work. If you catch the product, you can seriously damage your belly. In addition, the consequences of exposure to sunlight on metal can be sad. However, not everything is as bad as it seems at first glance. If you do not try to save on the services of a specialist and do everything exactly as prescribed by the master, a positive result will not take long to come. In just six months, you will be able to show off a beautiful belly decorated with an earring. We recommend reading:
