I just pierced my bellybutton! help? (picture)?

Question

i just got my bellybutton pierced two days ago,

and its still kind of bruised and red,

i've been washing it and stuff, and doing what your supposed to do with it

and it hurts too,

heres a picture, if it helps..

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj223/taylorblodgett22/0819081909.jpg

please help! thanks

Answer 1

I would think it will be tender for a few days, it's a much more vascular area than an ear-lobe.  Make sure you disinfect it three times a day or so, but if it gets really red and puffy, along with a hot, throbbing sensation, it means you have an infection.  In that case, get thee to a doc immediately!  I hope it feels better soon.

Answer 2

listen everything looks fine...it is gonna be swollen and sore ... i have never had my belly button pierced  but i did have my nipple and tongue done. the nipple hurt like h**l and was very tender for about a week or 2 u got to clean in everyday when your in the shower ...don't over clean it either (by that i mean don't clean it every hour ) cause other wise it won't have time to heal and may get infected...u can't over clean it or under clean it it kinda has to be in the middle..hope this help