You lunged, bit your lip, and braced yourself for the pain. Moments later, she had a shiny new piece of jewelry shining from her belly button. You got your belly button pierced and now you are ready to get on with your life and show it off at the club or by the pool. Unfortunately there is a problem. It’s red, it hurts, and it’s a little swollen. He’s not ready for his debut yet, but don’t worry, he only has a few days. To get the most out of your new piercing, it’s important to take care of it. Just follow these simple steps and you’ll be looking sexy in no time showing off your new belly button.
New Navel Piercing Care:
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Keep clean:
It’s important to keep your piercings clean and there are no exceptions when it comes to belly buttons. Your belly button, though often covered by clothing, can still collect bacteria. Clean your navel piercing twice a day to keep it free of bacteria. Be sure to use an antibacterial soap to kill any harmful germs that could cause an infection. While cleaning twice a day is a good rule of thumb, your lifestyle may call for a bit more cleaning. If you engage in any of the following or similar activities, be sure to clean your piercing when you’re done:
- Spending time in a hot tub or pool
- working out
- Engaging in sexual activities
- Participate in labor intensive activities. elegant
- working in a kitchen
- Use a sea salt soak:
The healing process for a belly button ring can be extremely long (6-12 months), but you can help speed up the healing process by immersing the area in a mixture of sea salts and distilled water. You can buy pre-made baths offered at many piercing shops, or you can make your own in a pinch using sea salt and distilled water. Use this soak 3-4 times a day for about 5-10 minutes. Keep doing this until the piercing heals.
(Note: Professional piercers suggest using a mixture of sea salt and water that is similar to your body’s. Get a gallon jug of water and add sea salt until you can taste it. Add a little at a time until just tasted. of salt is evident (remember to keep track of how much salt you are adding so you can remix if necessary).
- Try not to touch:
It is new and exciting and there is something inside of you that draws you to touch your new belly button piercing. Unfortunately, this is an impulse that should go unsatisfied. The more you touch your piercing, the more you’ll irritate it and the more likely you’ll transfer harmful bacteria from your hands to your sensitive belly button. If you have to touch it, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with an antibacterial soap.
- Ask an expert:
Some pain, discomfort, blood, and discharge is common with new piercings; however, if you are experiencing any or all of these things in excess, don’t hesitate to call or visit your piercer right away. If you feel that something is not right, it is better to be safe than sorry.
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