As someone who has been fascinated by all forms of body art for my entire life, I have been drawn into the world of body art history. I am fascinated by the cultural and spiritual impact that body art can have, and I can honestly say that the navel piercing is something that really intrigues me more than most types of body art.
For starters, I think this type of piercing looks great and in the right context can be very attractive. Also, for truly artistic people, a navel piercing can be the crowning piece needed to take a body art project to new heights. In short, these rock piercings.
On the other hand, this type of piercing tends to look more like a novelty and cosmetic decoration. It can often have unpleasant overtones to the person getting the piercing, and the navel piercing tends to be viewed as a type of college and high school girl crowd that no self-respecting adult would find admirable.
It’s this wide spectrum of opinions about a navel piercing that prompted me to learn a little more about the procedure, and despite all the body art fanaticism I claim, I happen to have learned a thing or two.
Here are some things I learned about belly button piercing that might surprise you too:
The gauge of the jewelry is important – A 14g tends to be the standard width for piercing jewelry, with an occasional piercer wearing thinner jewelry. The standard tends to be seen as the way to go, especially to help prevent problems from developing during the healing process.
Healing can take a long time – You may be surprised to learn that healing can take anywhere from four months to a year, depending on its source.
Your piercer needs to be reliable – It can be tempting to just get a navel pierced from someone who says they have done it, especially if you are an impromptu type of person. Resist this urge and do a little research on piercers in your area.
Pain can vary quite a bit, will it hurt? It depends. Not everyone handles pain in the same way, so truth be told, there is no way to pin down a real answer. With that said, suppose you are going to feel noticeable pain.
Every belly button is different – Whether you’re talking about an innie or an outie, or the way the skin is presented above and below the belly button, not all piercings are the same. This means that your experience will not be the same as that of your best friend, so consider a piercing.
A navel piercing is a low-key entry into the world of body art and one that, despite all the back and forth about the message it conveys about you, ultimately says what you want it to say. With that said, strive to find the best piercer you can with the right credentials, experience, and satisfied customers. And of course, don’t rush to get things done.
