Is my belly button piercing normal?

Question

I got my belly button pierced last week and it's still kinda sore at the top. The area surrounding the top part of the ring is darkening somewhat. Is this normal also? Will the darkness go away or should I start using fade cream?

Answer 1

it will be sore for a few weeks yet or even months, it all depends on your body and how long it takes to heal. the darkened area will prob just be bruising from the piercing. When i had mine done this all happened and had gunk all round it for a while. Get some salt water in an egg cup and soak it for a few mins every day. this will help the healing process.if it starts bleeding or starts worrying you go o the doctors or the place where you got it done just to be sure.x

Answer 2

I have my belly button pierced also. Do not use any creams. Wait a while until it is actually suppose to be healed which can take up to 6-12 months. What you can use though is Antibacterial soap and Non iodized Sea Salt. Use them both twice a day. Warm water with both. Don't touch the darkening of the piercing and or the ring. The only time you should touch it is when you are washing it. I hope my advice helps you.

Answer 3

Could be a bruise. It may take a month or so for the piercing to completely heal. Just continue to clean it and use antibiotic ointment, give it time, the darkened area should fade on it's own.

Answer 4

A navel piercing is a surface peircing and will take from 3 monthd to a year to fully heal. It's only been a week, so it should still be sore anyways.

Answer 5

maybe the darkening is a bruise...its advisable not to apply anything to the area (except antiniotic ointment) to or near the area until it is completely healed =)

Answer 6

When my wife had hers done, she experienced the same thing. Hers turned out to be infected, so she had it removed, and re-done. I hope that isn't the case for you, but she had the same symptoms you describe. I suggest you check back with the place you got it done at to be safe.