How do i stop a belly piercing migrating?

Question

i am hoping to get my belly button repieced in the next couple of months. i took it out after about 4 months of having it in as i thought it was migrating. this might have been because i was fiddling with it or put really heavy bars in it too soon. or i could jsut have been imagining it because i am like that!!! what should i do or not do to stop it migrating?! thanks!

Answer 1

I have had my belly button pierced for 4 years.. It migrated a little bit. Mostly because I played with it too much. That's the best thing don't play wiht it. ANd don't use those heavy dangly belly button rings right away. Give it awhile. It's gonna migrate a little bit no matter what, but that will help it from doing it alot.

Answer 2

Piercings that only break through a small amount of surface skin are most likely to migrate. An experienced piercer must know how to pierce through enough flesh for a secure hold without causing tissue or nerve damage.

When you have the new piercing done, try a different kind of jewelry material like niobium or titanium instead of stainless steel. Or try a larger gauge – very small gauges like 18 or 16 are more likely to migrate than a 14 or 12.

Also, a curved barbell allows the body to move naturally without stress to the piercing and is less likely to migrate than other piercings such as rings. A curved barbell is the best initial jewelry for optimum comfort and healing without irritation or scarring.

Answer 3

I don't think there's much you can do about it. If it's gonna migrate, it's gonna do it. It's happened to me THREE times. I think I'm done trying. No more repiercing for me

Answer 4

hi i just had mine pierced three days ago and the women who did it says its only caused by heavy bars and if you tugg around at it alot hope you get it done agein i think it was well worth the pain.

Answer 5

Has it crossed a border yet ? People usually moan about immigration, not migration...