Are there any pros and cons to getting a bellybutton piercing?

Question

I'm just wondering because I'm considering getting one. Also are they only for people with flat stomachs?

Answer 1

The only pro for getting a navel piercing is that some people like the look of the piercing. If you're one of those people, then it may be worth getting done. Other than that a navel piercing does absolutely nothing but look pretty.

As for cons, it's a long list:

Risk of infection, Risk of rejection, The presence of a scar if you choose to remove it, Needing special jewelry if you become pregnant, Some people may not like the piercing, You may be allergic to some jewelry materials, Risk of getting it pulled out by accident, and anything else you can imagine going wrong with the piercing.

All of that being said, the risk of infection is incredibly low if you take correct care of your piercing. If you're pierced correctly and appropriately then your risk of rejection should be low. The scar left behind should be minimal if you care for the piercing appropriately and return to your piercer if any problems come up. The jewelry for pregnancy is widely available. There are materials that are incredibly unlikely for you to have a reaction to that can be used. And anyone who doesn't like your piercing doesn't need to look at it.

If you can take appropriate care of your piercing, you should be able to get by without any trouble at all. A navel piercing has risks, but they're not unreasonable. If you really want the piercing, then have it done by a trained professional and take great care of it.

And NO, navel piercings are not just for people with flat stomachs.