Today, navel piercing is done not only by girls who have not yet given birth and who have something to demonstrate, but this type of jewelry is also gaining more and more popularity among women after 30 years. And not even because they want to look on a par with outrageous teenagers, rather, piercing performs a dual role: it combines originality and the ability for the skin of the abdomen to regain elasticity (especially with existing stretch marks). Especially if the jewelry is gold. Gold is known to be beneficial for the skin. In addition, local irritation reflexively raises the tone of tissues.

belly button piercing healing

Since each woman has individual characteristics of the organism, then it reacts to external stimuli in different ways. You should not go for a piercing procedure if you are feeling unwell. Piercing the skin is stress, so it is necessary that the body is not burdened with diseases at this moment. It is recommended to choose high-quality jewelry, which is of great importance for the restoration of a damaged skin area. Silver plaques are not the best option as the silver oxidizes. As for care, of course, you will need to follow the advice of a specialist that will be given to you in the cabin (in particular, on the use of a cleaning solution).

The average healing period is three to twelve months. For a very long time, the puncture site remains reddened, since the navel has soft tissues, and clothing also interferes. In summer, irritation also occurs due to sweating. But in general, redness and the formation of crusts at the puncture site is a normal reaction. The wound needs to be treated regularly. With the release of liquid - peroxide. Lavender oil promotes healing. It should be applied to the cleaned and dried puncture area. Sea salt solution can also be used.

Of course, precautions should be taken (to avoid infection). Do not touch the wound with dirty hands, do not twist or remove the jewelry, it is also not recommended with water But if you notice a deterioration: swelling of the tissues around the wound and pus, consult a doctor.