Is it normal? (bellybutton piercing)?

Question

I got my navel pierced about a week and a half ago, and I haven't had any problems except I've noticed that the top hole in my skin has been turning red around the bar, is that normal?

Answer 1

no its not normal, poeple who feel like they are self efficiant or under alot of pressure and just want to hide get them. they are also horrible for your body. most piercings are. ive read a few books on it. it takes a wide varities of cancer and gives them to you, so its rising the risk of cancer. hope this helps

-michael

Answer 2

yep, sounds normal. just don't mess with it & it'll be fine.

Answer 3

Ya. i have got it done twice at the same time and it turned purple so i had to get the removed.

Answer 4

yeah its normal... as long as ur cleanin at well and not touchin to much. You will know all about it if it gets infected!! happened to mine and i could bearly move it was so sore!!

Answer 5

dont worry this is just a slight infection

its pretty common and hard to prevent but belly percings are sensitive to infection

its not serious though my girlfriend got hers done a while ago and it got infected even wen she was using the alcohol lotion but it was gone in 2 weeks

this sort of thing shud never last more than a month just keep it clean and it will fade

Answer 6

Hi.

I got my navel peirced just before i turned 14, and mine stayed red for along time. In the end i thought there was somthing wrong, so i let it heal up. I then looked into it and found that it was a part of the healing process, its because the blood goes to the wound to heal it, as i read.

So you shouldnt be worried, i kept mine in a good 3 months and it was still red, but nothing was wrong.

Im getting mine repeirced tomorrow,

Hope it didnt hurt to much when you had your peirced.

x

Answer 7

Yeah it's just a little sensitive. but make sure you clean it with Bactine several times everyday, if you haven't already been doing that. I also washed my belly button with epsom salt and warm water and i never had any problems like infections and such. and since you just got it, don't touch it unless you're cleaning it. so if you do all that, it should be fine :)

Answer 8

Yes it is normal! I have my belly pierced and at first it was red it went away eventually, Just keep using the anistetic they gave you :)

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

no, belly button piercings r neither normal nor necassary ;)

Answer 11

Mine was still a little sore after a week too. Carry on cleaning as instructed and keep an eye on it. It sounds normal, but if it's worrying you then get it checked out. All the best.

Answer 12

it is just swollen but its ok..mine is still a little red and i got mine pierced like 3 weeks ago but its fine just try not to bend over... =)

Answer 13

yeah its normal dont worry bout it

Answer 14

yes just keep it clean

your just gettin gused to it

Answer 15

yes it is but nose rings and tounge piercing is bad

Answer 16

that is so normal

it may get red puss and hurt for a while

just wash it 3 times a day with saline solution and 2 times a day with soap

it really works and cleans it so good

i got to take mine out after a month cause i cleaned it like this

make sure that you wash your hands every time you turn it or clean it

and dont lay on it

Answer 17

Yes its completely normal just keep cleaning and maybe stop touching it because that will get in infected.  

Answer 18

yeah its normal. Dont touch it a lot because it can get infected.  Keep it clean with some dial soap and pat dry it with paper towel.

Answer 19

Keep it clean and lint free and you'll be fine

Answer 20

ive had my belly button pierced for over 2 years, and no I dont think your skin turning red is normal. that might be a sign its getting infected. does it hurt if you touch it?  remember to clean it 3 times a day with a gentle antibacterial soap (NOT DIAL) and use  a salt water treatment for the first 6 months.

Answer 21

mhmm, perfectly normal. when you think about it, you just got jammed with a needle a week ago...your body needs a little time to get used to it. but yes, perfectly normal. =]

Answer 22

yes its normal just watch it and make sure you keep it clean. it should be fine.  

Answer 23

yes, it would take 9 months to heal, keep applying the solution that has been prescribe to you religiously for faster healing