Whether on the belly button, nipples, tongue, ear or nose - piercings are absolutely on trend and belly button piercings are right at the forefront. Below you can find out what is important when it comes to navel piercings, how a navel piercing is pierced, how expensive a navel piercing is and from what age you can get a navel piercing.
Where is a navel piercing done?
There are several places where the belly button piercing is pierced. The most popular option for a belly button piercing is the fold of skin above the navel. However, the piercing can also be pierced below the navel or on the side of the navel. These variants are less well-known and therefore less common. If the skin in the area is suitable for a piercing, is not too thin and the skin fold is sufficiently firm and large enough, the side of the navel and the underside of the navel are also perfect for a navel piercing.
Do you need a certain navel shape for a navel piercing?
The most important prerequisite for a navel piercing is a sufficiently large skin fold. In some people the skin is particularly tight, in others less so, in some the navel is curved outwards and in others inwards. As everyone's skin around the navel is different, the piercer has to decide on an individual basis. Some navels are ideal for a navel piercing and others are not suitable for a navel piercing.
As already mentioned, the decisive factor for a belly button piercing is the skin fold around the navel. A professional piercer will recognize whether the abdominal fold is suitable for a navel piercing. Important: In principle, an outwardly curved navel does not preclude a navel piercing. However, it is somewhat more difficult to find the right place.
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At what age can you get a navel piercing?
In principle, piercing any piercing is a bodily injury and therefore a criminal offense - this also applies to navel piercings. Therefore, every piercer must obtain a written declaration of consent before piercing. It is also mandatory for piercers to ask young people to show their identity card, as this serves as proof of age.
In general, a declaration of consent from a parent or legal guardian is required for all persons under the age of 18. This declaration of consent must be in writing; a verbal declaration is not sufficient. Conveniently, piercing studios usually have a form so that it only needs to be filled out and presented together with a copy of the parents' ID and nothing stands in the way of the navel piercing. Of course, it is even better if the parents or guardians come along at the same time so that questions can be answered and worries can be eliminated.
For anyone under the age of 14, it is advisable to wait a little longer before getting a belly button piercing. This is simply because the skin is still quite sensitive at this age, the body is still growing and the piercing could cause pain or, in the worst case, even tear out. Professional piercers therefore generally reject people under the age of 14 for a belly button piercing.
How is a navel piercing done?
If you want to get a belly button piercing, the first step is to find a professional studio that works hygienically and gives you expert advice. This is followed by a few formalities: A written declaration of consent must be submitted before the piercing is pierced. As already mentioned, all persons under the age of 18 also require a written declaration of consent from their parents or legal guardians.
The procedure then continues: the abdomen must be cleared, the location of the belly button piercing is determined and the insertion point of the belly button is marked at two points. One point is intended for the insertion of the piercing and one for the exit. Once the right spot for the navel piercing has been found, the area is cleaned and disinfected. Important: A professional piercer always works with medical gloves! In the next step, the belly button is anaesthetized with ice spray or cream. The skin fold at the navel is then grasped with a pair of pliers, pierced with a cannula, the navel piercing is inserted and closed with a screw ball. The whole procedure only takes a few seconds.
Is the piercing of a navel piercing painful?
As an anesthetic cream or spray is used when piercing the navel, piercing usually causes little or no pain. Usually only a brief pressure is felt. After piercing and the anesthetic has worn off, a slight pulling or pressing sensation may be felt. After all, this is an open wound. To promote rapid healing, tight clothing should not be worn. Awkward movements can also irritate the navel piercing. The area should also be disinfected and cleaned regularly. Good to know: When a belly button piercing is pierced, very little or no blood usually escapes as the area around the belly button is not very well supplied with blood.
How much does a belly button piercing cost?
The cost of a belly button piercing varies from studio to studio. In general, the cost of a belly button piercing is around €50 to €60 including piercing and care products.
Conclusion
A belly button piercing is a popular piece of body jewelry that can be located in various places on the belly button. Ideally, there should be a sufficiently large and firm skin fold at the navel. A professional piercing studio always requires a declaration of consent for belly button piercings. Persons under the age of 18 also require a written declaration of consent from their parent or legal guardian. When piercing the navel, the area around the navel is anaesthetized so that you hardly feel the piercing.