2006-11-03 11:56:35 · 15 answers · asked by NightOwl 5 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
belly button piercings take long to heal like 8 months to a year or something like that
2006-11-03 11:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by beardedoctopus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i got my belly button pierced about a month and 1 week a go the first couple weeks it was red because of irritation but now it is healing just fine. The woman who did it said to leave in the ring for 2 months so I guess it should definatly be healed in 2 months..
2006-11-03 12:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by honest/blonde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my done 3 years ago, for the first 2 - 4 weeks it was quite weepy and red, I took really good care of it and only showered not bathed as recommended by piercer. By 6 to 8 weeks it was looking normal and it should look pretty much healed after that, no longer red and definitely not sore or uncomfortable. It actually took about 8 - 12 months to heal properly and this is normal. Piercer advised me that it would take that long!
2006-11-03 21:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long has it been since it was pierced?
one girl i pierced didnt heal at all. It turned out that 2 weeks before she had the piercing that she had the measles i dont know if this stopped it from healing but in the end i took the piercing out for her and let it heal then pierced it again and it healed in about 3 weeks
2006-11-06 13:10:09 · answer #4 · answered by lsx291 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Healing takes from 8-16 weeks, depending on your care of the piercing. Use anti-bacterial soap, and follow with 90% rubbing alcohol. This method will speed the process. My piercer also suggested a salt-water rinse.
2006-11-03 12:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by badbilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i read one answer below and i would advise against alcohol. mine took at most 6 months to heal. i used sea salt. trust me it really works. if the people who pierced it didn't tell you that, they should've. keep a sea salt/water solution on your belly button for a few minutes a few times a day, every day. it'll get better. and don't use peroxide either. i also found out that when i would lie on my stomach, it would irritate the piercing. try to avoid that
2006-11-03 12:54:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
does it look as though the ring is healing, but is actually getting closer to the skin surface? if so, then your body is rejecting the piercing. it does take a long time to heal, so make sure to keep it clean, and let it breathe. my body rejects any piercing, even ears. its genetics, because my brother can't pierce his ear either. if it doesn't look nasty, you're probably good.
2006-11-03 12:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is a long time, r u taking care of it properly, washing it with alclhol every few hours. 2 weeks tops i would think. what did the belly button piercer say.
2006-11-03 11:59:09 · answer #8 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE MY BELLY PIERCED AND ITS BEEN A MONTH DEPENDING ON THE PERSON AND HOW WELL U TAKE CARE OF IT SHOULD HEAL WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OR MAYB UP TO 6MONTHS TOPS!
2006-11-03 13:49:01 · answer #9 · answered by xdarksky89x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know how long it takes to heal, but if there is any redness or is warm to the touch, get to a Dr. quick..there is something being in that area that can cause something like "Perinitis"..not sure of the spelling..but check it out..
2006-11-03 12:02:15 · answer #10 · answered by strut526 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋