How long do I have to wait to change my belly button ring?

Question

I got it done about a month and a half ago and i'm not sure if its too soon to change it, its not red or swollen or anything it looks like i've had it for a long time...

Answer 1

well i had mine in for about 6 weeks to be on the safe side and then just clear it and sanatize it very well to make sure no germs are or will get in while you are changin it and mine did fine so i would suggest 6 weeks as long as its not infected...

Answer 2

I've had mine for years, but I believe the minimum the piercer suggested was 4 or 6 wks, but he said the longer I left the original in, the better. I ended up waiting about 4 months I think, but just because I had no desire/reason to change it prior to that.

Didn't your piercer give you instructions on care and when it was okay to change it? They should have.

It can take up to a year to completely heal. When you do change it use good quality jewelry. The cheap stuff can irritate it, especially if you end up having any kind of metal allergy (esp to nickle, which is common).

Do a search online for navel piercing and read the after-care instructions posted. You'll get a good idea there of the amount of time commonly suggested to leave the original in.

Answer 3

When you get it done you need to leave it in for two to three weeks then you can take it out and put s new ring in. Since you have had it for a months you can. Make sure that it is clean and sanitized.

Answer 4

yes its way 2 early to change the belly ring. why because if you disturb it after you get it pierced itll get infected and i dont think you want that. so just wait a few more months and then change it.

Answer 5

If it were red and swollen, you have got an infection.

Answer 6

un til you are about 16 or17