Ok guys....I done it!!! Got my navel pierced last night and didn't feel a blasted thing. NADA, ZIP, ZERO.....it was a walk in the park. Thanks for all the advice and all the pep talk. It didn't even bleed. Even after..still hasn't hurt. Just a little uncomfortable this morning when I got up and I am being xtra, xtra careful about my pants and things. Ok...so next thing....how long before I can change it? She just told me to wash with dial anti-bacterial soap and nothing else. So, what do you think?
2006-12-08 01:09:42 · 10 answers · asked by T&E 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Its good you are being careful, so keep that up.
You should wash the piercing with antibacterial or antimicrobial soap. (Dial or Proven fit those categories. The soap should also be free of aloe and strong scents and perfumes).
Also pick up non iodized sea salt. Sea salt soaks are wonderful for piercings. The help clear up puss and oozing and its a very gentle cleaner.
http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/Salt_soaks
That page will tell you measurements and give you how-to's about this.
You should wash the area twice daily with the soap and water. Be sure you have clean hands when you wash the piercing. Use a wet q-tip to remove any buildup or crust from the piercing. Once you are done washing use a sea salt soak daily for 10-15 minutes on the piercing. Always use disposable paper towels to dry the area as to not get any bacteria or germs on the area.
Try to avoid Neosporin, Bactine, rubbing alcohol and peroxide. Those and other harsh cleaners work for some people, but generally kill both good and bad bacteria which will cause soreness, bleeding, rejection and irritation for the piercing. Just because it worked for someone doesn't mean you should readily try it, better safe than sorry...avoid those products. (Bactine states on both bottle and website that is it not meant for puncture wounds...a piercing is a puncture wound...so don't use it)
The piercing takes an average of 6 months to heal but is closer to a year for some people. You should not change the jewelry during the healing period unless instructed and done by a professional piercer. Generally, after 4-5 months it is safe to change the jewelry, however if there is puss, redness, swelling or bleeding do not change the jewelry until that clears up. If you change the jewelry and experience redness, swelling, puss or bleeding, start cleaning the piercing as if it were brand new, make sure you have high quality jewelry in your piercing and visit your piercer if need be. (Its best to see problems to figure out what they are)
If you are worried about changing the jewelry and something happening, wait or have a piercer do it.
2006-12-08 03:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
6 to 12 months. Any sooner will increase the risk of rejection. Also, check out the APP's recommendations on aftercare. I have heard Dial can be a bit harsh on fresh piercings. There are a lot of soaps out there created specifically for body piercings such as Crazy Chameleon soap, Satin, Provon. Sea salt soaks are very important and will help heal your piercing and make your piercing feel better.
2006-12-10 13:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by It'sJustMe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever told you six weeks is crazy!!
The navel piercing is not like an ear piercing, where you can change it in a few weeks!
In order for it to heal properly, you should not change the jewelry for at least 6 months.
Keep cleaning it, and taking care of it, and after 6 months, you can change it without having to worry about it. :)
Don't worry about it being uncomfortable the first few days. This is completely normal!! :)
2006-12-08 03:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by *MissNic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I even have 3 navel piercings and a nipple one, the nipple one is greater painful then the navel for confident. the element with those piercings is they could have therapeutic issues, like rejection. those are the places the place there is the main inflammation on the physique; once you placed on outfits, bras, sleep... So once you get pierced, be certain you ask to have bio-rings it fairly is implant graded so your physique accepts it greater efficient. The nipple hurts greater because of the fact there is greater blood circulate and greater nerve endings, yet the two between the piercings are well worth it.
2016-10-05 01:14:03 · answer #4 · answered by grumney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't change it for at least a month... Wait until there is no red around the hole, and no discharge for a while... Keep it clean, always turn the ring, so it doesn't stay in one position for too long... Just make sure to really keep it clean, don't keep it too closed up, like no tight clothes, no jeans that are that high... you don't want anything to be touching it really....
2006-12-08 01:30:04 · answer #5 · answered by Tiff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to wait about 6 months to be able to change it with no problem. And don't take the ring out for any reason w/o having the new ring handy. They close up fast. Mine felt weird, so I took it out for one day after having it for 3 years, and I couldn't get the ring back in.
2006-12-08 03:19:35 · answer #6 · answered by cndygrl707 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, wait for at least a month. If it does start to get sore, then wait until it doesn't anymore. If it's sore it's not totally healed. I waited a month and then went back in and had the piercer check mine out before I changed it.
2006-12-08 01:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by Belisama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they told me to wait for 6 weeks, i changed it the 2nd week and it didnt get infected or anything, be sure to clean the new barbell your putting in to just in case there is anything on it already, infected belly button rings look gross
2006-12-08 06:35:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually tell you six weeks
2006-12-08 01:26:39 · answer #9 · answered by michelle c 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the navy wants you
2006-12-08 03:09:05 · answer #10 · answered by drater_on_owt 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋