السبت، 13 يوليو 2013

All About Belly Piercing

By Daniel Newton


Like tattoos, body piercings are more common nowadays than at any previous time in history. They are not an integral part of popular culture. The nose, ears, and naval area are the most common body parts to be pierced. Belly piercing is more common among young women and girls. Perforating the rim just above or just beneath the naval is more common. Many people might also pierce the area near the sides or through the actual naval or belly button, but this practice is less common.

As with any form of body perforation, there is a risk of infection. If this occurs, scarring or cysts could result. The naval area is less likely to reject foreign objects than are other body areas, but has a slightly higher incidence of rejection than do ear lobes. There is much friction in the waist area from exterior clothing and bending motions. Due to these factors, bacteria or sweat might accumulate. Thus, rigorous cleaning is necessary throughout the entire healing time, which could last for up to six months or longer.

Things to Consider Beforehand

Anybody with a medical condition like diabetes, immune disorders, or heart problems should first consult a healthcare professional about any special precautions that might be prudent. Also, it is very important to be current on tetanus and hepatitis B immunizations before getting a belly piercing. Anyone who is susceptible to keloid scarring should never perforate their skin for any reason. Even more important is heeding the advice to receive piercings only from a professional service provider.

Conducting thorough advance research is very helpful. Make visits to several locations ahead of time to find a clean, reputable shop and verify any procedures they may have established. The location should have an autoclave available to sterilize clamps and other equipment, and should also utilize new disposable needs and fresh sets of sterile gloves on every client. If applicable, ascertain the age at which it is necessary to obtain parental consent. Also, review the piercer's portfolio, if available. If you are not comfortable about anything or feel that the shop is not sanitary, choose another location.

What to Expect

It is very important to be well-hydrated and healthy on your appointment day. If possible, eat a light meal prior to your appointment and wear clothes that fit loosely. Bring someone along with you as a source of support in the event that you should faint. The piercer should fully explain how he or she plans to proceed. The piercer should cleanse the area to be pierced with a germicidal soap, puncture the skin with a sterile need, and placed a curved barbell inside the hole. Afterward, the piercer will discard the used needle in an appropriate receptacle and clean and re-check the pierced area. Next, the professional will instruct you on how to properly care for the wound. At this point, it is an excellent time to ask any questions you may have.

The pierced area will be red, warm, and sore to the touch for the first day or two. Touch it only with clean hands when the time comes to wash it twice per day. If it is kept clean, it will usually heal within six months. There may be some soreness for several weeks. It is very important to take care to ensure that the towel or clothing does not snag on the jewelry. If possible, get your belly piercing done in the fall or winter season to allow the treated area time to heal for the summertime, as swimming is prohibited during the healing process.

Be aware of the signs of infection, which are green pus, bleeding, excessive crusting, swelling, hot to the touch, discoloration and pain. If signs of infection start to appear, promptly treat it with warm salt water soaked in a cotton ball several times a day. Seek medical advice if necessary. Do not remove the belly ring as the holes could close quickly and form an abscess under the skin. Continue to clean it even after it appears healed and do not play with the belling ring or barbell. Take proper care of it throughout the duration of the healing period.

After the area has healed, you may have some fun and experiment with different jewelry that suits your mood or matches your wardrobe. Try some of the ancient Bali jewelry designs, a traditional barbell, dangling pendants, hoops, barbells with gems, or captive bead rings. If you are not yet ready to get a piercing, use a magnetized belly button ring to make a clear fashion statement.




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