Let’s explore re-piercing your belly button! It’s a common question I receive: “Tori, I had a belly button piercing previously. Can I get it re-pierced?”
This guide provides all the essential information about re-piercing your belly button. We’ll cover key aspects like pre-piercing considerations, reasons for closure, and the professional re-piercing process. Learn about potential complications, prevention strategies, and proper aftercare for swift and comfortable healing.
Thinking about getting your belly button re-pierced? Whether you’re missing your old navel jewelry or just love body art, this guide is for you. We’ll explore everything you need to know about re-piercing, offering expert advice to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
The Belly Button Chronicles: Re-Piercing Tales
Do you ever find yourself fondly remembering the days of sporting a stylish navel ring? Perhaps it featured dazzling gems or a unique blend of metallic colors. The beauty of piercings is their temporary nature. You can choose to remove them whenever you want. Usually, only a small mark remains. However, sometimes piercings can disappear completely due to various reasons.
Worried about a closed belly button piercing? Relax! Re-piercing is definitely possible. Let’s explore the reasons and the process.
Why Did It Close and Can It Be Redone?
Every belly button is unique, much like a fingerprint. This individuality is the primary thing a piercer assesses. Sometimes, a previous piercing might have been poorly done with low-quality jewelry. By carefully examining your navel, we can determine if a new belly ring is a good idea.
Jewelry Rejection or Migration
Recall the experience when your new piercing appeared to migrate? It seemed to move upwards, becoming more surface-level. Perhaps you encountered swelling, redness, or discharge. Ultimately, you might have chosen to remove the piercing.
Body jewelry migrations happen because your body naturally defends itself. It sees the jewelry as a foreign object and tries to reject it. Even small impacts can start this process. If your old piercing site has significant scar tissue from past migrations, getting pierced there again might not work well. The good news? You have both the upper and lower areas of your navel to consider for a new piercing.
Tearing or Stretching
Picture this: You’re quickly changing clothes, and suddenly – ouch! – a thread snags on your piercing. We’ve all been there! Usually, it’s a brief pain with no lasting harm. However, sometimes the piercing hole can stretch. In worse cases, the jewelry might rip out, leaving a wound. If you have significant scar tissue from these incidents, getting re-pierced could be difficult.
Infection or Allergy
Two common issues often lead people to remove their jewelry. These include infections from unsterilized piercing tools, inadequate aftercare, or adverse reactions to the metal. If you have a metal allergy, choosing a different material is simple when you get re-pierced. If you experienced a serious infection before, evaluating the scar tissue is crucial.
Removal or Changing of Jewelry
Many factors might lead to the removal of your belly button piercing.
If your piercing hole closes, avoid trying to force jewelry through it. Seek professional help instead. Re-piercing after healing is the simplest solution, even if it requires patience. If the hole has narrowed, a piercer can safely widen it for new jewelry.
Pin-Point Your Decision
Ready for a re-piercing? Find a skilled and reputable body piercer with excellent reviews. Inquire about the jewelry’s metal composition. Ask them to carefully examine the previously pierced area.
Following your piercer’s aftercare instructions is crucial for proper healing. Investing in a high-quality aftercare product is highly recommended. I personally recommend After Inked Piercing Aftercare Spray. It’s a vegan, alcohol-free, and additive-free formula that’s effective for all skin types, even sensitive ones. It also comes in a convenient, large mist-spraying bottle.
Re-piercing your belly button involves some risks. However, it’s generally safe if you take the correct precautions. Make sure you’re well-informed before proceeding. Your health and safety are paramount.
