Anything i should know about a Bellybutton piercing?

Question

Can i go into a pool right after? and anything else i should know? I think i might be allergic to some metal

Answer 1

ok here you go. when you get it pierced, do not take it out for at least 2 weeks and you should only take it out if you need to. wash using dial soap and use h2ocean every day. it will crust/pus a little but if the pus is white its fine(i no it sounds bad but if you want it its worth it) do not move the jewlery around as much as you can. if you are allergic to some metal use a surgical steel barbell(there pretty standard). do not go into the pool right after, chlorine will irritate it. oh and also DO NOT use hydrogen peroxide to clean it as a cheap fix, it will irritate it and is bad for it. healing time is a little longer than other piercings. 6-12 months.  

Answer 2

dont do it yourself. dont take it out too soon. clean it all the time and when you get out of the shower blow dry it

Answer 3

yeah dont keep costume jewelery in for too long, and just so u know, it REALLY hurts when it gets infected so always clean it out properly and make sure u get a pro to do it. dont do it yourself.

Answer 4

Make sure you get it done at a good salon by someone that knows what they are doing. Don't use cheap bars in it and you should be alright. An infection can be very painful so ensure that you follow all instructions about caring for it carefully. Just remember your bellybutton is the centre of your body where all your veins and nerves run through or close by so an infection can spread rather quickly if it is a bad one! If its your pool and/or if you know how clean and well kept the pool is swimming should be ok. But keep on top of cleaning and applying the antiseptic spray/cream that you are given.

Don't be surprised if it "grows out" apparently some people's do - just like some eyebrow piercings do!

Good luck with it if you get it done.