I need Some imformation on navel (belly button peircing)?

Question

Hi im 13 almost 14 and live in sydney australia i have lots of question on piercing my belly button so if your going to answer please answer the questions i ask,also if you can supply websites with all the questions i ask that would be thankful :),Also only answer if you know.

Q1-How old do i have to be im 13 and live in sydney australia mum might let me,so if i have parental consent how old can i be?

Q2-Does it hurt i understand for everyone its different but what about while there doing the piercing and while its healing?

Q3-What kind of infections or things can i get from the piercing?,and if so what things can i do to stop it?

Q4-Is it true that i can get HIV and many of them things(include what types of things i can get)?,and if so what things should they do and i do not for that to happen?

Q5-Is it true that in winter or whatever you belly button can freze and your stomach goes white,if so what things should i do to stop this?

Q6-What places should i go to in sydney australia that are good places who well do my age,and do a good job?

Q7-Is it true that you have to have a stud in first if not please describe what type of ring i should put in if im very sensitive also if it is true tell me what ring they put in first?

Q8-How much does it ruffly cost,at a good place?

Q9-When its done whats the cleaning process?

Q10-When can i change the ring?

Q10,For sensetive skin what ring should i put in?

Q11-How long till im aloud in the pool after my piercing?

Q12-Is it true if they use a piercing gun its dangerous?,if so what should they use?

13-How do i tell if a place is good and bad?

Sorry for all the questions i really need them answered or ill be too scared to get it done try and answer all of them please and if you give me some websites, the first person who does this ill make them best answer and thell get 10 points,thanks guys :)

Please only answer if you know from experience,searched the web or know?

Answer 1

1. in the united states you have to be at least 16 in a different country i would check the laws.

2. mine didn't hurt at all and some get red, sore and after pain worst then period cramps

3. jut keep it cleaned so you won't get these

infections are perhaps the most common complication with body piercings. Symptoms include increased pain, increased redness and an increase in the amount and thickness of the discharge. The infected discharge is usually thick and yellow, green or grey and may have an unusual odour. Consult with your physician or piercer and do not remove the jewelry until you seek advice. Removing the jewelry can allow the piercing to close over the infection and create an even worse problem: a closed abscess beneath the skin

4. before you even get pierced you always make sure if you get pierced that they have gloves and that they open the needle in front of you cause if not and if its a dirty needle you can get Viruses such as Hepatitis A, B, and C, and HIV can penetrate a piercing that has not healed. These viruses may be present in the blood, saliva, s***n, sweat and vaginal secretions of infected persons. Until your piercing has healed avoid any other person's bodily fluids contacting your piercing.

5. no it don't do that. i went out outside when it was winter time and mine never did that.

6. just go around and check and ask questions thats all i can tell you or if your friends got piercings ask them where they went

7. honestly ask for a banana curved bar bell cause its the easiest one to clean, and sleep on cause thats what i had when i got pierced!

8.35-45, 55-60, 65-70 it just depends on the place

9.honestly just get a shower and use soap and get a rag and squeeze the rag on your stomach and push the bar bell up and down and let clean water hit it and then push up and down again

10. 6 months to a yr

you might want to ask your piercer that question cause i have stainless steel bar bell

11.just only swim for a short period of time cause its not a good idea to go swimming while your navel ring is healing

12.they don't use a piercing gun for the navel its just a 14g needle

13. look around and see when they are piercing someone that they used gloves and ect

Answer 2

Wow, ok. Well, here goes then.

1. I don't know about australia, but I'm sure you could find out with a quick phone call. In the us, you have to be 18 on your own. You can have it done at a younger age with a parent or legal guardian to sign a release form. Realisitcally, you should wait a few years. Your body is going through major changes now and for the next few years. If you get pierced now, your piercing will be much more subject to problems like migration and rejection than if you wait until your body is more developed.

2. Mine didn't really hurt. Just an adrenaline rush. The friend I was with squeezed my hand pretty hard, but it's not like she was screaming in pain. I had a very easy helaing period with no pain. I've known people who were very sore for several weeks afterwards. Again, it all depends on your body.

3. If you keep up with proper aftercare and treat your piercing well, you shouldn't have any infections. Most people get lazy or aren't careful about bumping it and have problems. Or they play with it or change the jewelry before it's healed.

4. You could get a disease from a dirty needle or jewelry. However, any reputabe shop will use a brand new needle and jewelry, which will also be autoclaved (same way they sterilize instruments in the hospital) on site just to be sure. If they don't do that, run away. The piercer should wear gloves, wash thoroughly, etc. If they're not willing to prove to you that their shop is clean, then it probably isn't.

5. I've never heard that. Ever. And really, your stomach has a lot more blood cirulation than, for instance, your hands. Do you wear a ring and have it freeze on you finger and make it go white or anything bizarre like that?

6. Australia or not, if they'll pierce you at your age without a parent, you shouldn't go there. But you should go to a shop that appears clean and professional, has a good reputation, and will answer all of your questions. When you're at least 16 or so, in my opinion, but that's more up to your parents.

7. No, most piercers will have their own preference but still allow you to choose. Some feel that a ring allows the piercing more room to breathe. Personally, I have a stud and have always preferred them to rings. They seem less likely to get snagged or bumped around. You are not supposed to rotate the piercing while cleaning it, so that part is not relevant anyway.

8. Mine was around $60 USD. But I got a barbell. It should be a little cheaper with a ring than a barbell, but price will very with location. Again, just a quick phone call. If they're only charging $10 or something, don't go. Consider, you've got the jewelry itself, the needle, use of the autoclave, gloves, shop cleaning time, piercer's pay rate, etc, all as factors in pricing.

9. Some piercers recommend slightly different procedures. Generally, you should gently wash the area once a day with an antibacterial or anti microbial soap, easiest to do in the shower. You should do sea salt soaks 2-3 times per day for 10-15 minutes each. Mix 1/8-1/4 tsp of non-iodized sea salt into 1 cup of preferably distilled water. Heat to dissolve and allow to cool so that it's still hot but won't scald you. Soak your piercing in the solution. This will dissolve crusties, promote blood flow, soothe pain or soreness, and drawout impurities. That's all. You don't need to rotate the jewelry or pick off the crusties if they're not ready to come off. You don't need alcohol, peroxide, bactine, or other chemicals, for various reasons.

10. You can change it when it is fully healed. Changing it too soon will irritate the piercing and break the skin as it's trying to heal inside. Healing is generally 6-12 months, though some people are a little faster and some are a lot longer.

10b. You should not have any problems with the body jewelry supplied at a reputable piercing shop. They generally use surgical stainless steel for the initial jewelry. You could consider titanium or niobium, but most people have no adverse reaction to the steel. It's implant grade, like they use in surgery. Don't get anything fancy or dangly to start with. It takes patience, but starting with a fancy one just puts extra weight and pressure on the piercing as your body is trying very hard to heal.

11. You should not go swimming until it is fully healed. Bare minimum if it's healing well, at least give it 4-5 months! And then clean it with a good, long sea salt soak immediately after you're done swimming. Pools are nasty, chlorine is harsh...the whole idea is just gross and dangerous.

12. Piercing guns are bad anyway, and if they're not banned altogether, they should at least never be used anywhere except earlobes. And that's not even a great idea. They should use a sterile, single use, individually packaged, hollow piercing needle. They may or may not also use clamps, a receiving tube, a cork, and other accessories.

13. You can usually tell if a place has potential as soon as you walk in. If it feels nasty and unfriendly, it probably is. It you feel pretty comfortable, start asking questions. Ask if they're been inspected by the health department if you want! If they refuse to answer any of your questions or treat you like your questions aren't important, then go somewhere else.

I think that covers everything. Hopefully you find that helpful. And beware of false information- like the answer that says to use rubbing alcohol every day on your piercing. That's bad. Do your research.

Answer 3

Q1- I don't know how old you have to be, you should call the piercing place and ask before you get it done.

Q2- My friends say it does hurt, a lot, but like you say everyone is different.

Q3- Clean and take care of it properly. Use rubbing alcohol to clean it everyday. Make sure you follow the instructions the piercer gives you. And follow them closely. If it does look like its infected clean it and if it does not get better talk to the piercer.

Q4- Make sure they use new, in a package, needles. And that they wear gloves and disinfect the area thats going to be pierced. If they don't then don't get the piercing. They should be required to take the needle and instruments out of packaging to ensure that its new and not used before.

Q5- I have no clue, but just wear a sweater. It shouldn't freeze if you are warm, and ear piercings dont have that problem.

Q6- Just ask around. See if any of your friends where they have gotten it done. Ask around about their reputation.

Q7- Well it's usually just a regular belly button ring. Maybe a little longer, but my friends had in a regular one so I'm assuming thats what they use.

Q8- It depends on the place you will have to talk to them.

Q9- Basically just take rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball and put the rubbing alcohol on it.

Q10- I think its after 6 weeks.

Q10 I would use surgical steel, or gold plated. Those should be good.

Q11- I think at least a month

Q12-IYes, they shouldn't use a gun for this piercing. They should use a needle, that they poke through there.

13-You need to look at their reputation. Ask around, find people with piercings and ask them where they got it done. Which places are good and which ones are bad.

Answer 4

Woah hunny slow down....before asking all these questions you should first find out if you will be able to get the piercing done. I live in the UK so dont know at what age you can get your navel pierced in Sydney with parental consent.

All I can advise you is that you make sure you go to a reputable place. your health is more important than the cost of the piercing. The only way you can get HIV or other infections from piercings is if you get pierced with a needle or equipment that has been used on a HIV positive person and the equipment has not been sterilised properly...to prevent this you should

1 go to a reputable place

2. ask them if they sterilised their equipment or use new, packaged ones on each customer

3. ask to see them clean/take out of packaging the needle etc..

Dont feel silly or embaressed to ask these questions as any reputable,clean piercing parlour will have no problem showing you.(they will also have certificates from health authorities on the wall for you to see)

All the other questions you have asked will be explained to you when you go to get your piercing, such as cleaning and what to do if you get an infection, and when you can change the ring

Good luck and enjoy your piercing

  

Answer 5

Hello, it shouldnt cost that much about the same as an earing piercing and no you have nothing to worry about..just buy some cream or whatever they recommend is going to help..here is a website you can check that it will  help guide you! hope this helps and go and get it done..(just remember dont take out the stud for atleast 4 weeks and you should be fine =)

http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/body-pi...