We live in a pretty pretty time in history where what was once thought to be the mark of an outlier and a social outcast is now pretty common. We are talking about body art, with a specific concentration on the navel piercing. It used to be that piercing a part of your body meant wearing some great earrings. Nowadays, the idea of having a navel piercing is not only not that important, but it can also serve as a little rite of passage.
Certainly, there are several of you who went to the bigger city near your hometown while in college, and you all decided that you would get a piercing or tattoo together. In this way, they would become “sisters” for life and would be best friends forever. At least, this was the idea until you had to be part of an audience while watching your roommate or dorm group neighbor get her navel pierced. Some of you were excited, while others were horrified. Still, they all made a pact to be “sisters”, right?
One of the things you might not have listened to carefully while getting your belly button pierced was the aftercare process. The last thing she wanted was for something to go wrong with her new body art, so now she had to stick to the aftercare rules. You did it, and after a while, you had fun in athletic shorts and low-rise jeans.
So if you are reading this and want to get your own belly button piercing, it is important that you do so with the understanding that you will need to follow the aftercare procedures exactly as your piercer breaks them down.
The procedure may vary slightly from artist to artist, but everyone will agree on these three “requirements”:
Wash your hands well – It is the only reason germs spread in this world and yet it is one of the easiest things to do. Before you even think about putting your hands near your belly button, wash them with soap and warm water.
Wear loose-fitting clothing that does not make contact with the piercing – It’s not about being cute or attractive, it’s about making sure you don’t irritate the area. By wearing clothing that stays away from your belly button piercing, you give the area a chance to fully heal.
Get your Dixie cups, sea salt, and purified water ahead of time – Part of the aftercare work you need to do is keep your new piercing clean. This involves a saline solution in a cup and working with the physics of a vacuum seal. With that said, if you know you are getting a navel piercing, start getting your aftercare supplies before getting your piercing.
A navel piercing can be a stylish and daring way to enter the world of body art. With the right mindset, a trusted piercer, and a willingness to follow a regulated aftercare procedure, your piercing experience will be excellent.