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Question by Sara
Submitted on 1/27/2004
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Is it safe to get your belly button periced?


Answer by jenna
Submitted on 2/5/2004
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that's a tricky question. the actual PIERCING doesn't present any risks, but the aftercare is a pain. it WILL infect, and you have to be careful of any grafting (the piercing moving out as the body attempts to "heal"). but if you're up for it, then it should be fine, you just have to commit.

 

Answer by shannon
Submitted on 4/29/2004
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belly button piercings are kool. the only way they get infected is if you are always messing with it. you should leave it alone for the first couple of weeks and don't change the Jewel for at least a month.

 

Answer by kelsie ann
Submitted on 5/9/2004
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to shannon'sanswer i would like to ask... if you say that you need to leave it alone for the first couple of weeks wouldn't that be the reason it WOULD cause infection? aren't you supposed to clean it like everyday so it doesn't get infected? I don't really know.. but i'mgoing to get my belly button pierced soon, and i have been trying to know the facts!

 

Answer by kelsie ann
Submitted on 5/9/2004
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HEY Y'ALL I GOT A FEW QUESTIONS. 1-WHEN YOU GET YOUR BELLY BUTTON PIERCED DO YOU NEED TO AVOID CERTAIN KINDS OF BODY WASH OR ANY THING? 2-I'M ABOUT TO GET MINE DONE, BUT IT'S ALMOST SUMMERTIME, I WILL PROBABLY BE IN THE POOL SOME THIS SUMMER, AND I WANTED TO KNOW IF IT'S OKAY TO HAVE IT IN THE CHLORINE (SP?) AND STUFF WITHOUT RAISING THE CHANCES OF INFECTION? 3-I KNOW FOR THINGS LIKE EARRINGS AND STUFF IF YOU ARE IN THE WATER YOU USUALLY TAKE THEM OUT... UNLESS THEY ARE REAL SILVER OR GOLD OR WHATEVER, WELL SHOULD I JUST TRY TO STAY OUT OF THE WATER WHILE IT'S STILL IN, OR WOULD IT BE FINE?   I'M SORRY I ASKED SO MANY QUESTIONS (I ACTUALLY HAVE MANY MORE, BUT I WILL STOP FOR NOW) BUT I REALLY WANNA KNOW THE FACTS BEFORE I GET IT DONE! IF YOU CAN ANSWER ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, THEN THANX A BUNCH AND I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU! THANK YOU!

 

Answer by becca
Submitted on 5/16/2004
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hi everyone i need to know how much does it hurt having it done, does it rip out easly and what is the worst that can happen if it gets infected please reply i need an answer soon because im having it done in 2 days

 

Answer by roxy13
Submitted on 5/20/2004
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hi i want it done soooooooooo bad,But......
I what to hear the truth! some people say that they don't feel it..... but some say they almost passed out so what is the truth? P.S someone with it done!!!!

 

Answer by Tiddbitt100
Submitted on 5/22/2004
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hello everyone. There are a lot of questions up there but not a lot of people posted answers, so I'll try my best. I have mine done. It's still in the healing stages, but it's doing fine. As for the 'pain' issue. It's going to vary from person to person, but for me, it felt like the sting/pinch feeling you get when you get a shot at the doctor, only it lasted longer. The pain right then isn't bad it's just REALLY sore afterward, like if you bump it or anything... you definitely know you did. As for maintenance and cleaning. When you're not cleaning it.. don't touch it! Don't spin it, don't mess with it. If you're wearing something that you think might snag, put a band-aid over it loosely. I clean mine 3 times a day, when I wake up, during the day when I have time, and before I sleep. It's easiest in the shower. Use antibacterial soap (like Dial) and lather up your hands, then start rubbing your stomach so the suds cover it, then turn the ring one way... clean it, then turn it the other way. Then rinse it, and turn it while you rinse. After that, use a water and "Sea Salt" mixture (get it from your grocery store) and pour it over it while you turn it. The technician performing the piercing should give you instructions about cleaning, maintenance, etc., if they don't, be suspicious and ask questions (it's your body, you deserve to know how to take care of it). Well, hope it works out for ya.

 

Answer by tracy
Submitted on 5/22/2004
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girls dont worry about getting ur belly pierced i got it a week ago and it doesnt hurt that bad i mean like 2 days after it did but make sure u clean it with "Dial" soap and sty out of lakes and ponds and clorine for about 2 1/2 months and dont put any perioxde or betadine or neosperin and bacitratin that will make more promlems!! make sure u clean it 1 -2 times daily and DO NOT touch it with dirty hands that will cause more infection ok byebye i hoped i helped

 

Answer by brooke
Submitted on 5/29/2004
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Can i get in the pool when i just got my belly button pierced yesterday? may,28th 2004???

 

Answer by amanda
Submitted on 6/2/2004
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i think that they are safe except the fact that you run the risk of getting an infection, or that your body will reject it.  For some reason mine had a large bubble full of puss on the bottom part and it was extremely painful.  It took about a year for it to fully heal.  To me it was worth the pain because now that it is healed i love it.  So i guess if you want to take a risk and give it a shot i say go for it.

 

Answer by baby doll
Submitted on 6/6/2004
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Ok..I am 13 years old and thinking about getting my belly button done. I was wondering if anyone could answer these questions for me..?
1. Should I wait to have it done? (I heard that if you have it done when your still growing it will rip and you will have a scar..is that true?)
2. Does it hurt?
3. Is it hard to take care of?
4. About a year after you have it do you still have to clean it like everyday?
If someone could PLEASE answer these for me it would be a BIG help!! THANK YOU!!!

 

Answer by sassygirl
Submitted on 6/6/2004
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ok... i am 13 year old..and i have  my belly button priced..i got it done about 4 weeks about..it didint hurt me or my friend.my friend pasted out tho...all it fells liek it a liitle baby pinch...thats all.. whats ever scarer is not knowing the un know...so what i am saying is...the only scary part is what it will fell like..

 

Answer by bmw22
Submitted on 6/9/2004
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I just got mine done and I was wondering about swimming in the lake or pool and if there is something you can put on it to allow you to go swimming in a lake or a pool??? I was also wondering what exactly you clean it with cause I was told bacitane or whatever and I saw that someone said not to???? Thank You

 

Answer by LyteNsweet
Submitted on 6/14/2004
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Hey guys i just got my piercing yesterday ... June 13... it wasn't bad at all ... some of u asked if it hurts .... yeah but not unbareable pain... when i got my second hole in my ears my eyes teared up ... but with my belly it was a cake walk ... no tears ... or watery eyes ... but u do feel the pain ... hope i helped

 

Answer by Leryn36
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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Hey im 13 years old and I was wanting to get my belly button piereced because I think it's cute and 2 of my friends have it done. I was wondering if it hurts because I hate shots but to me they don't hurt unless I think about it so if it's like that then I would like to know!?! I would also like to know can I swim in a pool or lake because my friends have lots of parties and I want to be able to go swimming and if I can do I have to put something over it??? June 15th 2004!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE somebody tell me!!

 

Answer by LyteNsweet
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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Tiddbitt100 ... you metnioned something about a "Sea Salt" mixture ... do you know like the exact brand name ... or if anyone else knows ... could you please respond A.S.A.P ... than kyou

 

Answer by May
Submitted on 6/20/2004
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I'm 13 and want my belly button pierced. My neighbors have a pool and if I got to get it done would I still be able to swim? Swimming is who I am and if I couldn't swim I would die. Please answer me.

 

Answer by Caitlin
Submitted on 6/20/2004
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I am 13 and I am now allowed to get my bellybutton pierced and i am so afraid of shots, like they don't hurt but i just get super scared before them for some reason. So would piercing my bellybutton be worse? like more pain or less?

 

Answer by Becci
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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hey, i really want my belly done but there's some questions i want to ask:
1)Is it hard 2 take care of?
2)can i swim in th sea with it in?

 

Answer by pink_giggles
Submitted on 6/22/2004
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hi ladies.
i don't have mine done iether. but i'm gonna after a year of ressearch. any ways, email me every question you can think of, i've got pages and pages of stuff from everywhere including advice from piercers. don't worry about to many questions. i'm hear to help! i'll return answers as soon as i read the mail. so girls what ya waiten 4 go on email me at: pink_giggles90@yahoo.com
for title put:BB Questions or navel piercing. well i'm here...
alex

 

Answer by pink_giggles
Submitted on 6/24/2004
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EMAIL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all questions to get a.s.a.p answers

SWIMMING: you shouldn’t swim until the piercing is healed, get pierced in the fall! If you want to swim, wear a water proof patch, and do a sea salt soak afterwards. Pools are breeding grounds for germs!!!!gross.

sea salt-get it at the store,mix 1/4 teaspoon in a shot glass with warm water. soak it on piercing for 10 to 15 minutes straight.

alex

 

Answer by Debs d bst
Submitted on 6/25/2004
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hello i got mine done a couple of days go wed/23/o4  and it didnt hurt all u feel is a lil pinch, and i clean it evry day but i took it out 2 clean d ball at d bottom bcoz it had blood on,, not on my skin inbetween d top n bottom balls i av 2 lil lump, av i got an infection???

 

Answer by pink_giggles90
Submitted on 6/26/2004
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ummm... are you dumb? you took it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are suposed to clean it while its still in!! you cantake da bals of but ya gotta leave the bar in! geez use common sence! got any other qs email me, on th other post.pink_giggles90@yahoo.com

its not an infection, i doubt it is. but clean it a lil extra and it should go away, thats "the bump"

alex

 

Answer by SexciGurl3
Submitted on 6/26/2004
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Hey I have a red bump all around the top of my belly button, i was wondering if you could tell me how to get rid of it and what it is i'm not sure if its hypertrophic scar tissue or maybe just an abscess or something like that i have a picture of it my e-mail is hunny_buns226@msn.com if you want to see it

 

Answer by Sofie and Alyssa
Submitted on 6/26/2004
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Alrite, I am 13 so iz my friend. we plan on gettin our bellybutton's pierced. we need advice, we have our parents permission but they said that they dont want too be able to see them. please e-mail me any info on the whole belly button piercing. PLEASE!!! aihpos211@aol.com

 

Answer by shexi joolz
Submitted on 6/28/2004
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HI I HAVE 3 QUESTIONS

1.DOES IT HURT????
2. CAN U GO IN DA POOL WITH IT???????
3. HOW DO U PREVENT IT FAE GETTING INFECTED?

PLZ ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR ME TNX
A BUNCH JOOLZXX

 

Answer by courkie
Submitted on 7/4/2004
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well, to all the people who asked if it hurts... i got mine done yesterday (june 3rd ) and trust me... i was expecting it to hurt so much, i was lying down, he put the clamp on and put in the needle.. it doesnt hurt one bit. its equivalent to a hep b shot minus a lot. to the people who are planing on getting it done, it doesnt hurt, but try to get a guy to do it, because gurls can not push it in far enough, and it'll hurt, a lot.

if you have any another questions, email me at : awsumchick_10@hotmail.com.
i'll get back to you as soon as i can.

 

Answer by Tammi_girl04
Submitted on 7/4/2004
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Hey..Dont worry about getting it done..It hurts for like 2 days then it wont hurt!! I got myne done about 4 days ago...and take care of it..you dont want it infected!!

 

Answer by Brittany
Submitted on 7/12/2004
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I am gettin my belly button pierced soon nd i am so nervous that it is goin to kill! I dont take pain very well so if any one can tell me if it hurts please email me at shorebaby57@aol.com! EMAIL ME SOON PLEASE!

 

Answer by Alex
Submitted on 7/14/2004
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I have a few things to say.

Would people please stop making the same exact pointless responses. Everyone keeps asking if you can go into the pool or if it hurts, etc. Please read everyone's answers before you decide to be lame and repeat everyone.

I am sixteen years old, and I recently got my belly button pierced. No, It didn't hurt. There was a quick pinch, and the needle was in me. When the lady put the jewelry in, that's when it hurt a little bit. It's pretty much like getting your ears pierced. However I must warn everyone that different people perceive pain in different ways. Everyone has a different tolerance level, so really you just have to experience it for yourself. Trust me, it isn't going to kill you.

The Neosporin doesn't make matters worse. It helps it. However, I would clean your bellybutton three times a day with Sea Salt mixed in water. Then apply the neosporin. Do not touch it or play with it. Make sure to keep dirt out of it as well.

Also, do not go swimming in the ocean, lakes, or pool until after it is healed. Swimming increases the risk of infection.

If you exercise or play sports, it is important to be religious about cleaning your piercing. Damp moist spots are where bacteria likes to grow. Clean after you are active.

I hope this helped.

 

Answer by sucks
Submitted on 7/16/2004
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you all are so dumb..i like the way you type though can we be friends? anyway why does everyone ask the same damn questions...dont go in the pool or any unclean water pain depends on people anyo ther questions research you cant rely on what others are saying...

 

Answer by Tiffany
Submitted on 8/4/2004
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It is totally safe to get your belly button pierced. If you go to a good professional place. It only hurts for a second when they put the needle through. It may be a little sore after the piercing but its stops hurting in like a day. And cleaning its really easy they usually give you a soap called Provon and all you do is take a cu-tip and clean around your whole bellybutton then leave it on for 2minutes then clean it off. And besides after you get it done you'll feel so good and it looks really cute!

 

Answer by Scarlett
Submitted on 8/5/2004
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I'M SO WORRIED!
okay i have 3 questions i really need help with so please reply!
1. Will the piercing rip out/get caught easily?
2. I heard that if u get pregnant and you leave your piercing in your belly button stretches until it gets so big u could die is this true?
3. How long does it take because i hate suspense and sitting there while those scary guys you get in piercing studios think you're a wimp. In Camden, London, where i live they do that a lot...yah.
Thanks a bunch!

 

Answer by Chelsea
Submitted on 8/6/2004
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i got my bellybutton peirced about 5 days ago, and ever since i got it done I felt like i have the flu. The peircing itself doesnt hurt, but like my whole body aches.. has anything like this happened to you guys? The place i got it done at was sketchy, and i dont know.. Im scared, will Someone help me out?

 

Answer by jessica
Submitted on 8/7/2004
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okay, 1st off! to all of you guyz who are flipping out. i just got myne done yest. the only thing that truly hurt was the peircing itself.. and it was like getting a shot. the after part like this morning i was sore. and u prolly will be for like a week. you need to clean it once or twice a day with an Ear Cleaning solution or a kind that where u get it peirced may suggest. dont go swimming in pools or oceans or enything like that for a while. especially not in the 1st two weeks. even tho chorine cleans things, as well as salt water, both of these are still dirty. just chill, dont tense urself up about it! okay! and have fun!

 

Answer by Jour
Submitted on 8/8/2004
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hey im 14 and i am thinking about gettin my belly button pierced when i am 15. i had and infection on both of my ears from wearing fake earings. do u think that if i get my belly button done and wear real jewlery it will happen or will it only happen with fake. anyways i hope u can help

 

Answer by pringles
Submitted on 8/9/2004
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hey gurlz the person who periced mine periced to much and the ring is ripping through and i had to change the ring i know it was wrong but to save mine i had to ne ways since about 3 days after i got it done it is red and dry looking at both holes i have a picture my e-mail is jadebimn@yahoo.com i kno it isnt infected but i cant get it to heal rite i got mine periced july 21 04 plz some one help

 

Answer by steph
Submitted on 8/10/2004
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hey everyone. just to say a few words for those who don't take pain well. there is a solution to this its called Elma cream and what it does is freeze the are you apply it to. you get it at your drug store and its over the counter but you don't need a prescription for it. you apply it 1hr to 1/2 hr before you get your belly button done and you don't feel a thing.to answer some more of your q's you should wait at least 3 months before swimming. a girl asked if there is a chance of it ripping out when you are still growing and yes there is that chance but you don't hear of it often ask you piecer to tell you if you should get it done ok well thats all i have to say.

 

Answer by Peekaboo
Submitted on 8/15/2004
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Hey, I was researching bellybutton piercing on the web and on this one site it said that there are two different kinds of bellybutton rings. A 14 gauge belly button ring and a barbell.  I was wondering which one is safer to wear when you first get your bellybutton done, and whether or not you can change back and forth between the two whenever you change your bellybutton ring.  If you know anything about this please email me at gingersnap_92@hotmail.com P.S. I have to convince my parents that it's safe.:s

 

Answer by me
Submitted on 8/16/2004
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ok i have a question (though it has nuthin do to do with this perticular page thiny) wut is the age law for most states? because iam 13 and i have parental consent and everything  i just dont no 1. wut the age law is & 2. where is it a good place to get it done in whashington or oregon? and anything else about it is good to  ~thx a bunch~ bye bye

 

Answer by marie
Submitted on 8/20/2004
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ok, i'm 15 n i got mine done about 2 weeks ago and it wasn't 2 bad. as for the pain, every1 has a different pain tolerance level. me, i'm a pain wimp. the piercing is extremely quick, u just feel it a lot afterwards. as for cleaning, i was told 2 just use antibacterial soap (like dial or softsoap), n clean it about 2 tymez/day. sum1 mentioned using neosporin; where i went i was told 2 NOT use neosporin, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, or anything of the like. 1 thing 2 remember is that it isn't gonna b lyke an ear piercing n look completely normal afta just a lil while. ur bellybutton is a much more sensitive area of ur body which is constantly rubbed from clothing, moving, etc... mine still iz red round the holes. fortunately me n my friend got it done @ the same tyme, n several peepz we know also just got it done, so we can compare so we don't freak out. my best advice iz 2 talk 2 a couple peepz hoo hav gotten it done. compare their responses so ull hav an idea of what's normal. also, follow the instructions that the piercing parlor gives u, they've done thousands of them, they know what they're talkin bout. finally, don't b afraid 2 call them n ask questionz or go 4 a follow-up visit if ur rlly worried. with my place, u go bak afta 2 dayz 4 a check up, n we're welcome any tyme 4 anotha check-up. i hope all this advice helps. if anyone has any more questions, feel free to email me: fuego.chica@verizon.net just put a subject of piercing questions or something. bye!

 

Answer by Sara J
Submitted on 8/23/2004
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hey I'm getting my belly done soon...just wanted to know if its alright to work out and do stomach crunches n all....

 

Answer by millie
Submitted on 8/24/2004
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i had my belly button pierced just yesterday and i'm unsure as to wheather it was the right thing to do. my friend tray, who came with me, came to have hers done to and was screaming with pain when the needle went it which really worried me. i had been previously told by my sister that it didn't hurt one bit cos they freeze it and i knew tray was a drama queen. but being truely honest now, even with the freeze spray on, i found the pain unbearable. when i had my ears pierced it was fine but this ugh! after it had been pierced i stood up for about a minute and nearly fainted (and i aint no fainter) but i hadn't had much sleep or food which i was told wouldn't help. im tellin ya the amount of cigarettes i had to smoke! i am pleased with the results but seriously if anyone is thinking of havin ya belly done you gotta go in stoned or wasted or summit cos it fukin nackers. BUT HELL DOES IT LOOK GOOD!!!!!!  erm... can someone tell me how ya spose to look after it. i know your meant to use a cleaning fluid but what type. and how the hell are you spose to turn the fukin' bar!

 

Answer by Jazzy
Submitted on 8/25/2004
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Okay i have a piercing and where the two holes is at its darker then ma complexion what can i do for it 2 lighten up

 

Answer by scarlett
Submitted on 9/1/2004
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I have a question.  My belly been pieced and.  I have tried so many peoples way on cleaning it.  Don't i will say that much do what the piercer says.  My belly button has like a bubble on the top hole and I just drained a ton of blood from it.  What should I do now

 

Answer by Becca
Submitted on 9/2/2004
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Ok i have piereced my belly button myself many times. and it was fine.. keep in mind im 13. Then i did it profesionaly. And it lasted about 6 months. it got infected even though i kept it clean. but i got pregnant and it ripped. So im going back to night 2 do it again. (by the way i had a misscariage)
i know im just a baby. But ne ways ... i loved my belly button i even changed mine after the 1st 3 days. probably not the best thing 2 do. and i wouldnt recomend it.. I didnt feel ne thing because  i have alot of scare tissue where i did it myself. SO IF U WANT IT DONE DONT DO IT URSELF!if u have ne more questions Email me or IM me @ Elmoiznumber1@aol.com

 

Answer by Becca
Submitted on 9/2/2004
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i have my entire ears peireced.. and i peireced my own tounge and nose. the belly button definatly doesnt hurt.. and 2 the chick who was laying down.. they r sapposed 2 do it with u standing up.. that away your stomach skin doesnt fall back.. when u lay down it makes u seem skinnier than u r. i wass standing.But it didnt hurt.. althoug it did rip i still didnt feel that.. but i guess after me peiricing it about 9 times myself i had alot of scar tissue! well remember u can email me @ elmoiznumber1@aol.com

 

Answer by rachel
Submitted on 9/12/2004
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i got my belly buton peirced yestersay and it didnt hurt and it still dusnt it jst feels a bit strange! just clean it twice a day for 3 months with 'savalon wound wash' and dont chnge the bar for 3 months
ur b fine girls!!

 

Answer by Samy
Submitted on 9/18/2004
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hi,i have a question, how bad can an infection get?

 

Answer by hotjess
Submitted on 9/20/2004
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hey guy
can  u  still  get your belly  button done if you've got an outie??

 

Answer by hey
Submitted on 9/27/2004
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hey, what do i do if i am in sports and i am not allowed to have them pierced but really my question is what about the running involved am i allowed to run after I got it done or not? i am also going to hawii in a week and i need to know what would happen if i went in the ocean
THANX A LOT!

 

Answer by 12345HELLO
Submitted on 10/6/2004
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Why does evryone ask the same questions???? Just check the internet DUH

 

Answer by worried
Submitted on 10/9/2004
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yo chill bout callin ppl stupid, their scared ne ways i do have one question how do i get my mom n dad to say yes to it.

 

Answer by lil kitten
Submitted on 10/12/2004
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I'm 12 and I'm allowed to piers my belly button i no evry1 says it doesnt hurt but r u telin da truth

 

Answer by Anne
Submitted on 10/17/2004
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I'm 14, and I'm getting my belly button pierced, and I would just like to know, how much does it cost? And how much do belly rings cost? Me and my friend would really like to know, so please respond soon!

 

Answer by Megan
Submitted on 10/22/2004
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I just would like to know somethings about getting my bellybutton pierced bc i'm getting mine done in about 2 weeks and I just want to know how they pierce it and if you can dance with it bc i wear a leotard... please anwser back quickly thank you.

 

Answer by CheyLee
Submitted on 10/27/2004
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I was wondering, see I had my bellybutton pierced for about 4 months. But then I had to take it out because of gymnastics and now I want it back in and its been 3½ months and I wanted to know if it would be alright if I got it re pierced within like a month or so? Or will it mess up anything? =)Thanks.

 

Answer by Elli
Submitted on 10/29/2004
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Hi.For christmas i'mgetting mine done and i'ma bit worried i mite get blood poisoning or something like that. The reason i'masking that is because i heard that i girl got it done and she got very sick. Please write bak to me ASAP.:)

 

Answer by jessica l
Submitted on 11/1/2004
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my mom has hers done and i am getting mine done on my fourteenth birthday which is march.My moms healed fast and she even went in the pool like a month after.Hers only got infected onced and that was because she changed the ring and it was fake and she is alergic to fake jewerly.Also everyone when you change your jewerly clean it really good befor you put it on.Also you only have to wait 6 months befor you change it but if it is red or infected still dont change it intill it is fully healed.
Hoped that helped
P.s: dont be scared just breath in and out

 

Answer by vbchick
Submitted on 11/5/2004
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i'm13 years old and i was wondering if i should get my belly button periced even? my other questions are 1)if i'mafraid of needles will it hurt? 2)how do i clean it? and 3)what if it gets infected what should i do?

 

Answer by lyss
Submitted on 11/5/2004
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i have a question how long can u not swim?
i want to get it as soon as possible but i want to be able to swim. i think if i get it during the winter it will be irritated by the sweaters n stuff is this true??

 

Answer by Ali
Submitted on 11/20/2004
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i really want my belly button pierced but im heard that you will be able to see a hole (after it has healed)if you take out the barbell/ring...is this true? My mom also doesnt want me to do it...what can i say to convince her that i should get my belly pierced?

 

Answer by sarah
Submitted on 11/27/2004
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hello i am going to have my belly done i am 12 but does it hurt reall bad plz tell me love me

 

Answer by b
Submitted on 11/28/2004
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i have a question. ..why don't they pierce belly buttons at age 13 ?

 

Answer by sharon
Submitted on 11/29/2004
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hey i was just wondering if you periceed your belly button by your self and like you didn't like it cuz you messed up and you want to get it pro done and you can wait like later on will it hurt the next time you get it done! i nEED TO NOW!

 

Answer by ho bo
Submitted on 12/9/2004
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i was wondering i just periced ,my ears a second time what king of earing can i wear without getting infected???


 

Answer by Ange
Submitted on 12/15/2004
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Hey, am hoping I'm not puttin in a question 50 ppl have asked b4 I'm 17 and will probably get my belly pierced tomorrow. I go to the Gym everyday and am wondering if there are any extra precautions I should thin about b4 going once I have my piercing??

 

Answer by No3lLeYb4bY
Submitted on 12/15/2004
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i was wonderingg... i was guna get mine done soon for my 16th bday,and im not sure if i can b/c its not an outie, but its not an innie either.i was just wondering if anyone knows if i can still get it done b/c i dont wana go there & look stupid

 

Answer by kates
Submitted on 12/16/2004
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my name is kaleigh and i am 13 i recently got mine done it doesnt hurt but it kinda hurts when they put the jewelry in.any questions e-mail me at loca_chick2004@yahoo.com

 

Answer by emmylou013
Submitted on 12/17/2004
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please email me at emmy_lou013@hotmail.com and tell me if, as i am 13, the skin will stretch and leave an ugly huge hole where the piercing will be wen i get it done?

 

Answer by LeA
Submitted on 12/21/2004
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Im 15 And So Is My Mate.... We Want To Get Our Belly Buttons Done.... Our Parents Arent Too Happy Bout It So Can I Ask....
1) What Are The Risks Involved
2) How Much Does It Cost
3) How Can I Make My Mum See It Is Ok N Ill Look After It??

 

Answer by LeA
Submitted on 12/21/2004
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Im 15 And So Is My Mate.... We Want To Get Our Belly Buttons Done.... Our Parents Arent Too Happy Bout It So Can I Ask....
1) What Are The Risks Involved
2) How Much Does It Cost
3) How Can I Make My Mum See It Is Ok N Ill Look After It??

 

Answer by Peasey
Submitted on 12/25/2004
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Im only 13 and my mom said that i caint get my belly done until im 18!! several of my friends have it done and i want to have it done really really really bad!! i tried pericing it last year and it went half way through....should i wait 6 long years or should i do it and get it over with i need your help!!

 

Answer by chik
Submitted on 12/26/2004
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hey there i am a 13 year old and i am now allowed to get my belly dun does it hurt and wot are the chances that it can go wrong and where in new zealand can i get it done

 

Answer by Michelle
Submitted on 12/28/2004
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Hey im michelle and im geting my bely pierced tommaro and iv pierced it myself and it dident hurt at all but then i couldent get the earing in so now my mom decided to let me get it done wil it hurt or be more likey to get infected?? thanks!

what is up with all these 13 year olds geting ther belly pireced?????

*~michelle*~

 

Answer by Tasha
Submitted on 12/31/2004
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Hey, I know we arn'tsupposed to repeat questions but i still have one.......actually 2.......K, I am 14 and getting my belly button pierced shortly....my friend keeps telling me to get it done now, so i can go swimming in the summer!......but i am scared, i recently got my nose pierced, and it only hurt a bit, but i jumped..i was so scared too, but all i need to know, does it hurt the same amount as that, cause everyone is saying that it's just a pinch.....thats all i need to know, plz plz answer, and soon!!

 

Answer by baker_boarder@hotmail.com
Submitted on 12/31/2004
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hey im 13 and pretty much done growing and im thinking about getting my belly done.
is there any kinda of dieases you can get?
could i still snowboard? (its winter right now) nad or skateboard in the summer?
is it hard to clean it?
what do you use?
i would lei kto know as much as possible before i make this appointment so if you can
email me that would be so dope!
baker_boarder@hotmail.com
thanks so much

 

Answer by baker_boarder@hotmail.com
Submitted on 12/31/2004
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hey im 13 and pretty much done growing and im thinking about getting my belly done.
is there any kinda of dieases you can get?
could i still snowboard? (its winter right now) nad or skateboard in the summer?
is it hard to clean it?
what do you use?
i would lei kto know as much as possible before i make this appointment so if you can
email me that would be so dope!
baker_boarder@hotmail.com
thanks so much

 

Answer by ashi_9
Submitted on 1/3/2005
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ok, so everyone seems to be asking about if it hurts or not and also if they can swim in a pool.. im not too worried about the pain and the pool, but i would like to know if i can go to the beach?
Like will the sea water be bad for it? And what about if i go to the beach and get sand in it?
Thanks

 

Answer by Melania
Submitted on 1/4/2005
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heyy i got the bottom of my belly button pierced about 4-5 months ago n it was really infected for a while and now its fine but im really scared its gonna reject. it already has a lot but will it completely come out if i leave it in? please answer my question because i love it and i thought it only happened to people with big stomachs. thanks

 

Answer by Princess
Submitted on 1/14/2005
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Hey i was wondering, how bad does it scar after you take it out?

 

Answer by krista
Submitted on 1/22/2005
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ok i am 13 but i am really short when i start growing will the belly button percing start to strech?

 

Answer by jordin
Submitted on 1/23/2005
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i have my nose and bellybutton done. u should use Dial anti bacterial soap to clean it. While ur in the shower make a cup with ur hand under ur bellybutton and put some soap in it. Then let the water run in it. it creates a little whirlpool. RINSE GOOD. i wouldn't change the ring for 4 months at least.

 

Answer by jordin
Submitted on 1/23/2005
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i have my nose and bellybutton done. u should use Dial anti bacterial soap to clean it. While ur in the shower make a cup with ur hand under ur bellybutton and put some soap in it. Then let the water run in it. it creates a little whirlpool. RINSE GOOD. i wouldn't change the ring for 4 months at least.i have all my up my ears pierced too so i no my piercings.email me at sNOWbOARDgURL30@AOL.COM if you have questions bout belly or nose piercings

 

Answer by Val
Submitted on 1/30/2005
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Hey All!! I have a question! I'm thinking of getting my belly button pierced but I heard that you can't give blood after you have it done. I this true?? Thanks!!!!

email me   purple_spot@hotmail.com

 

Answer by irish_babe
Submitted on 2/1/2005
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I'm13 and i'm getting my belly button pierced on Friday i really want it done but does it hurt alot plz answer asap  

 

Answer by ****nena*****
Submitted on 2/7/2005
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do ya think i should get my belly re done? pleeze anwser. i had it done but then my friend ppcked it so i took it out cuz it was geting infected but i really want it back. so i want to get it re done .do ya think it hurts? my email is epathugpimpstress@yahoo.com
PLEEZE ANSA

 

Answer by ALEXIS
Submitted on 2/15/2005
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AHHHHH!!!Don't get it done...It hurts like HELL!!!Mine is SO incredibly infected and puss is coming out and blood and other stuff...its like a giant whitehead...on my belly..

 

Answer by Sluts
Submitted on 2/18/2005
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All these chicks wanting to show off their bodys...SLUTS!!!!!

 

Answer by KT !!
Submitted on 2/27/2005
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WHY R PPL BEING SO RUDE!!!! people come on this site to find out stuff and i think there is so many questions about going  swimming because people don't answer them and i went swimming 4 days after getting it done and mine didnt go infected just make sure you clean it after you have been swimming and if you want to put a water prof plaster on it that should be ok  and ppl who want to know if it hurts it only hurtswhen they are putting the bar in but it is so worth it after so if you are thinking of getting it done GO FOR IT!!! hope i helped by now !!!!!!!

 

Answer by Johns Babi13
Submitted on 2/28/2005
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hey everybody! i'm 13 yrs old n mi mom is finally going to let me get mi belly button pierced this thursday! i am so excited! but i'm nervous at the same time.... so this is for the ppl closer to mi age cuz it might help a lil more.... did it hurt you? i heard it feels like getting your ears pierced. is that true? cuz if so thats no problem... and what is something besides Sea Salt that is good to clean it with? well i rele need some advice n stuff on this so if u could email me bak at KrazziBabi01@aol.com and let me know! thanx alot ya'll

 

Answer by Jenny
Submitted on 2/28/2005
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Ok im getting my belly done in june and i was wondering like u kno usually u have that flap of skin that is pierced wut if u don have one can they still clamp and pierce it ne way or would they have to do it on the bottom? plz help i need to kno thank you.

 

Answer by Julz!!!
Submitted on 3/4/2005
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Hey Ya!!!! I'm really desp 2 get my belly pierced but my parents won't hear of it !!! Any how i'vegot a few questions...

1. How long b4 you swim.. every1 asked if you can or can't but i wanna no how long b4 you can!!

2. How do you get you parents to agree?

3. If it does get an infection how long would it take before it recovers and does it ever get sooooo bad that people would find it really bad to look @?

Plz can you answer my questions as soon as possible, i really need the advice soon!!

Chow
Julz!!

 

Answer by katy
Submitted on 3/5/2005
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hi im 11 and me and my friend REALLY want 2 get our bellies pierced!! her mom said she could but mine said i couldn't until i found out alot of reaserch..so i wuz wonderin if it maderd who did it, like if theres somthin u should ask them?¿?i wuz wonderin if there is a time of year 2 get them?¿? and if you can tell me if there is a kind of metal for the belly ring like if theres 1 that will infect it better or somthin?¿?  PLZ ANWSER BAK A.S.A.P THX

 

Answer by Jewelz
Submitted on 3/13/2005
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Ok guys~im 15 and am not allowed to have my button pierced till i am 17 but my friend who is 17 couldnt have hers done so she did it herself, it didn't get infected or anything so i did mine myself also-its not infected and its doing pretty good but i read that someone said peroxide and neosporin is bad for it? well uh oh cuz i have been using both of those and also one of my friends who had surgery gave me some things she had to use to clean out her scar so that it will heal faster-its just some cleaner that u spray on and wipe off but i was wondering if thats ok? well please email me with some suggestions on how to take care of it propery cuz i do not need an infection!! thanx a bunch my email is sweetpea55281@yahoo.com

 

Answer by Kacee
Submitted on 3/21/2005
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Hey everyone, Im getting my belly button pierced in july and i wanted to know.........can you get it pierced if it is scarred?

 

Answer by KittyKat12
Submitted on 3/21/2005
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I have a few questions...i heard that sea salt helps, but is sea salt the same thing as like the ocean cuz im going to mexico and im gettin my bellybutton pierced tomorrow and i was wondering if its bad to go in the ocean

 

Answer by sammmie
Submitted on 3/28/2005
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heyaa i dont have an answer to any questions but i have a couple questions of my own. my dad doesn't want me to get it done because he thinks that im to young. am i really mutilating my body? does the hole ever close if i want to take it out? answer when yew can thnx a bunch

 

Answer by CZ
Submitted on 3/28/2005
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the skin between my piercing and belly was really really thin after i pulled it herd. so it took it out. now the skind dried and fell off. how can i hell it .. what works to take away the dark skin?HELP

 

Answer by apple bottom
Submitted on 4/1/2005
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ya'llshould use some common sence because when you get your ears periced can you go swimming? i highly doubt that! so you should kinda treat it like ur ears, but in many ways don't.
i have a question??
if your parents don't want you to get it done, how can you get it done without them knowing that you are going to do it if they like it or not?
ppl please write back need to know

 

Answer by apple bottom
Submitted on 4/1/2005
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y'all should use some common sence because when you get your ears periced can you go swimming? i highly doubt that! so you should kinda treat it like Ur ears, but in many ways don't.
i have a question??
if your parents don't want you to get it done, how can you get it done without them knowing that you are going to do it if they like it or not?
ppl please write back need to know

 

Answer by proffesionalpiercer
Submitted on 4/1/2005
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JUST GET IT DONE PROFFESIONALLY!!!!!!! PERIOD!

 

Answer by Jacqueline aka Iceangel
Submitted on 4/2/2005
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Hey whz up yalls.  some ppl want 2 no y asking the same question well like me i would want 2 no every1s opion. N E WAys i am getting mine done on tuesday and i just want 2 no how long do they leave the needle in you and does it hurt?  hit me up at honeybeesweet13@hotmail.com

 

Answer by becky
Submitted on 4/12/2005
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hey i was just wondering how to convince my mom to let me get my belly-button done because i am 13 and she just thinks its a sexual thing.

 

Answer by foxy-hunn
Submitted on 4/13/2005
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hey well im 14 and me and my friend want to get our belly buttons done but its april right now and we know we wont be able to swim for a while but how long should u wait before u go swimming again and i play sports so does that increase the chance of infection. also when its infected should u take it out?

 

Answer by three11kicks
Submitted on 4/17/2005
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The sea salt formula is called H2Ocean, it's sold at most piercing shops or online at http://www.h2ocean.com

 

Answer by *oreo*
Submitted on 4/19/2005
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im 14 years old n i wanna get mah belly button pierced now wit mah mom! lol ... its april 19th n i wanna kno how long it takes for it to heal cuz idk if this is the best time to get it since summa is comin and swimmin is mah thing... answer asap
tnx

xoxo *OrEo*

 

Answer by bay
Submitted on 4/22/2005
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im getting my belly button pierced tomorrow and i am 13 years old...but i know that you have to clean it..etc. etc...but what kind of ring is the best to get?

it would be great if you could answer me
thank you


 

Answer by Boo Boo Bear
Submitted on 4/26/2005
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I would like to ask a question that hopefully someone can answer for me.I live in the state of Illinois and I am going to be 17 by the end of the summer, i was wondering what are the ages you have to be and where I can go to get it done before the summer comes?  And what kind of belly ring should I get?

 

Answer by cocoa
Submitted on 4/27/2005
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i have a question...is it ok to do strenous activity even right after you get your belly button pierced?

 

Answer by Brittany
Submitted on 5/1/2005
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Hey I just got my bellybutton pierced about 2 weeks ago and now I am about to go on a vacation and I know your not sopposed to swim with it pierced but whats something I can get so I can swim??
Thanks<Brittany>

 

Answer by curly
Submitted on 5/2/2005
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Heya every1! Well I'm supposed to be getting my belly button pierced in two weeks with my best friend, but I was just wondorin???....
I'm going on holiday in the summer in August which would make it 92 days I would have had it done, do you think I would be able to go swimming?! Please give me your advice, thx xx

 

Answer by Karie
Submitted on 5/2/2005
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Thank you for all of your answers they have helped me.  I was trying to decide if I wanted it done or not, and I really think I am going to go get mine done now.  Thank you for all of your input.

 

Answer by Amanda
Submitted on 5/4/2005
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okay i am getting mine periced and like i need to o what the heck i am gonna do when my family goes to the lake and i just suposed to lay there and watch them swim in the lake and then be like gezz!!

 

Answer by hyphee gurl415
Submitted on 5/5/2005
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hi I'm 14 and I'm going to get my belly button pierced and i have a few questions....
how long should i wait until i can change my belly button ring? also i do sports so like if i run will it hurt me or lay down?

 

Answer by Alecia
Submitted on 5/5/2005
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i had my belly button pierced, but my skin started to grow around the belly button and i had to take it out .. i'm not sure that there's a way to avoid this though. getting it done doesn't hurt, as long as you're ok with needles! they're obviously bigger than the average "doctor needle", but it doesn't hurt anymore than getting a shot hurts. to the girl that said "don't go in the pool" .. it really doesn't matter .. the chlorine will actually help heal it! just .. don't go overboard with that! DO NOT USE SOAP WITH COLOR IN IT WHEN CLEANING IT! and .. when you first get it done, clean it 3 times a day with soap and water, then alcohol to kill any infection, then peroxide to fight infection and keep it clean .. i also recommend using bacitracin ointment. that stuff kills infection like crazy! also, if there's any discoloration around your belly button (like .. a brownish color ..) TAKE IT OUT AND GO SEE A DOCTOR! bc it's a good chance it's blood poisoning! after about a month, you could only clean it once a day with soap, water, and bacitracin .. as long as it's not infected! if it's infected, go back to 3 times a day with alcohol and peroxide! it doesn't rip out as easily as people think .. yes, it can get caught on your clothing .. but you'll feel it pulling a bit before it actually rips out! so you'll know and be able to fix the problem .. when you first get it done, DON'T MESS AROUND WITH IT TOO MUCH! the bacteria on your hands will get in the piercing and cause MAJOR INFECTIONS! other than that .. it looks really cool and it should be fine! good luck!

 

Answer by Charlie
Submitted on 5/7/2005
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Hi, I'm 14 years old and I'm thinking about getting my belly button periced my dad is against this (arn't all dads) but I'm still worried about some stuff, I was hoping you could answer some of my questions...
1-How long after the pericing do you need to clean it?
2-Do all belly button pericings get infected?
3-If I got in a pool, and what not would it increase the chance of infection?
I can handle pain pretty well it's just yea sometimes I can't but I'm sure I could handle a needle:S ne how please answer my questions, as soon as possible bye bye XXoxoXX

 

Answer by Ashley
Submitted on 5/9/2005
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i juts mine done a week and a half ago. And it hurts but not REALLY bad. (like most piercing do) but i dont even know if it is infected or not. They said that you could go in the ocean wit it but you should wait until you go in the pool with it... i would know my dad does it for a living...but for the girls that want to get it done it is worth all the pain in the world...and GO 4 IT!!!!!

 

Answer by Brandi
Submitted on 5/13/2005
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I just got my belly done yesterday and it didnt hurt at all. But im going to be straight up with you it hurts afterwords, like if you touch it or something... And you need to always clean it aleast 2times a day. Dont play with it because it just makes the pain worse! And it could get infected. The person who done mine said dont change it for 6 weeks but i know other ppl who have theres done and they changed them 4 weeks after and it didnt get infected. I guess its just how well you take care of it. Good luck! I hope i answerd some <?>!!!

 

Answer by desperate for help
Submitted on 5/15/2005
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hey anybody i want to convince my mom its ok for me to get my bellybotton periced this summer but i dont know what to say help?

 

Answer by Gracey
Submitted on 5/19/2005
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Well, having you belly button pieced is great but you have to make sure you clean it everyday cause if you don't it will get infected. A.d believe me it can get infected pretty bad. But when i got mine it didn't hurt at all. And know I'mLOVING one.

 

Answer by Amy
Submitted on 5/21/2005
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Yes, Im 14 years old and Im wanting to get my belly button pierced but my mom doesn't want me to! shes saying that i don't need it and that its stupid to get it pierced because nobody is going to see it. So can anyone help me by like giving me tips so i will be able to convince her.!

Thanks so much,
-amy-

 

Answer by Jilly
Submitted on 5/21/2005
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i love me

 

Answer by Lenny
Submitted on 5/23/2005
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I am 20 years old and just got mine done yesterday. As far as the procedure to get pierced it does not hurt but I felt pressure! And I am a person who hurts!!!!

But, I did pass out afterwards because I was so nervous about it, plus I saw brown dead blood spots around it and it grossed me out. I wouldnt do it again, the only reason I did it was because of my little sister who just turned 15- I promised her.

I am paranoid about cleaning it thu, I do not want no infection, so you need to be clean and responsible.

Again, remember every person and experience is different. Also be careful where you go to have it done. Some places are gross and dirty and check the hygiene of the person who is going to stick a metal in your body.

Hope this helps the chickens and bleeders like me!

 

Answer by kamahena
Submitted on 5/29/2005
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can you excersice with your belly button pierced? would it damage the piercing?

 

Answer by Daniella
Submitted on 5/31/2005
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hello i got my belly dub yesterday unexpecting that i was going to get it dun but i had it dun and all u feel is a little 5 second sting but it don't hurt yesterday and this morning its been fine and it ain't gone red or infected i started this morning using salon to keep it clean but otherwise if u don't use anything to clean it it will go bad and infected and soon I've got a holiday so i better keep it clean . good luck for anyone who is getting i dun but its worth it and it don't hardly hurt  email em at buffy6792@aol.com or lil_miss_gorgeous19@hotmail.co.uk to talk to em about any problems thinks c ya xxx

 

Answer by xiang gang ren
Submitted on 5/31/2005
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how long does it take to heal?! u say until it heals, how long is that?? and does regular salt work as sea salt? cuz the only salt is found in mines in africa and stuff, so feedback please! email stewielover@gmail.com if u can answer my questions!

 

Answer by ...
Submitted on 6/9/2005
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alex is totally right. i've got my belly button pierced. i got it done when i was 15 without my parents knowing. my friend got her belly button pierced, but didnt look after it so it got infected and she had to take it out and let it close up. it is perfectly safe aslong as you get it done somewhere profesionally and you look after it.  

 

Answer by chellla may
Submitted on 6/10/2005
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ok i duno what it would feel like to get it done but i want to i dun mind pain if that sounds wierd but mi mo isnt that crazy about the idea and i try and tell her its fine and ill take care of it but she wont let me still but i keep trying but jus make sure u stay out of pools and clean it with sea salt and warm water after u do and do what the person at the piercing place tells u to do with the cleaning and stuff DONT MESS WITH IT thats the best way to get it infected because theres like stuff around the outside of the ring so dun like move it uness ur cleaning it and dun take it out after like one day

 

Answer by dd
Submitted on 6/14/2005
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Everyone keeps asking the same questions, no one can tell you the level of pain its just what you feel WHEN YOU GET IT DONE.so go and do it and then you can brag about it, whether it hurt or not you'll never know until you actually do it, because everyone is different. The only thing you need to know before getting it done is that you must clean it 3 tims a day no matter what or where you are, you guys are all scared of getting infections they dont just appear so dont worry about it, if you do get one its because you didnt clean it on a regular basis.

 

Answer by punkxposer
Submitted on 6/14/2005
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im 14 and i want to get my belly button piersed but am i old enough i live in lansing michigan and were can i get it done

 

Answer by meggy
Submitted on 6/20/2005
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omfg you ppl are all the same. stfu you sheep!!! god. research things yourself, stop being annoying. no it doesnt effing hurt. no dont go in the pool you retard. and yes, of course you have to clean it. god you ppl are stupid.

 

Answer by kk
Submitted on 6/26/2005
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is 12 YEARS OLD ENOUGH 2 GT IT DONE

 

Answer by grudge
Submitted on 6/28/2005
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is it ok to go to the sea with the belly button pierced? Or will it get infected?

 

Answer by ~~ChiLlA~~
Submitted on 6/29/2005
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Hey guys i have another Question
Im 13, n mi mum n dad sed no 2 naval piercing.
But im going 2 get it dun any way.
I look older but i still want 2 know if they ask 4 ID or sumfin lyk that?
Im going 2 get it dun at a Chemist/pharmacy
Its looks like a clean place so it should be ok, yeah?
I also want to know how to clean it?
should i leave it in and clean around it wif that sea salt stuff or what??
Thx reply soon!!!
~~~ChiLla~~~~

 

Answer by pink girl
Submitted on 6/30/2005
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im geting mine done on the  friday 1 july  2005



         I CARNT WAITE

 

Answer by jen jen
Submitted on 7/3/2005
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hey yall iam going to get my bellybutton pierced on july the 5 and iam not scared of the pain and iam scared of infection could one of u who nos what works  best plz respond thanks

 

Answer by liz
Submitted on 7/5/2005
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i agree with the above two people.  my advice to you all is talk to a TRAINED or LICENSED piercer.  (usually found at good clean tattoo shops) and ask them about swimming, after care and pain.  they will be up front and honest with you.  don't trust random people leaving answers on here.  i got mine done today and the people were very nice when i called prior to getting the piercing.  they told me about the risks after care and answered all my questions.  so quit being stupid and lazy and pick up the phone and call your piercer.  you will be happy you did.

 

Answer by evilprincess978
Submitted on 7/8/2005
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i heard that it is good to go swimming in a pool because it kills germs is that true?
please email me at currykidz@yahoo.com

 

Answer by Rowni
Submitted on 7/11/2005
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When you get your belly button pierced you are already taking a risk for your body's health. What I have seen happen to someone is that their body rejected the piercing and then pushed it out and they had inside scarring. If the person piercing your belly button hasnt sterilized the tools there are chances of stds, etc. and when you get it pierced you cannot go swimming for like 2 months for the piercing not to get infected. I am thinking about getting my belly button pierced but after all this research im not sure anymore. So hope my info helps and to people who want to do it get some research to see if this is really what you wanna do with your body.

 

Answer by Jen
Submitted on 7/14/2005
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I'm 29,just got my belly button pierced less than 2 months ago.First of all, do it for yourself!not because its cool to be like everyone else.Personally, I'm chunky, but it made me feel less self concious.Wait at least 2 months before changing out your jewelry and start off with something lightweight!It doesn't hurt very bad,pretty minor, a little uncomfortable, but the pain sets in during healing...expect real discomfort for the first few weeks..sensitivity will lighten.Ur not supposed to swim(ocean or pool)but lets face it, summers here, its hot as hell, and I keep it cleaned a few times a day and still swim..no problems thus far. If you have alot of irritation and redness, try BC powder(its powdered aspirin)in the aspirin aisle.mix a little with water and form into a paste.Then pack on top and around piercing, BUT, wait at least 3-4 weeks of healing to see if you need it. My piercer recommended it to me. Its a safer piercing than your tongue, cause I did consider that option..but with enough research I found that its more of a risk than a fun toy.Hope this helps with your decision.

 

Answer by jabber mouth16
Submitted on 7/16/2005
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I am 14 I had my belly button pierced it didn't hurt me. It was sore the first day I had it and if I bumped it I knew you should wash it w/ soap (dial) about 2 times a day if you wash it to much it can lead to a infection if you don't wash it can lead to a infection too. you shouldn't go swimming for 3 months .

 

Answer by Hailee
Submitted on 7/20/2005
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hey u guys, so heres it: me n my friend r going to get our belly button periced n i am not worried about the pain, i am just worried about it getting infected..becuz i have a pool n i like swimming n from wut i read i guess it isnt good to swim...n thats fine i guess. but wut should i do to make sure it does not get infected, becuz that'll hurt and look ugly ! thankss, please answerr bac !

-x3-
   -Hailee-

 

Answer by candykissesxoxo
Submitted on 7/24/2005
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hey everyone well i just got my belly button done like 2 days ago...and your not supposed to go in any lake water or anything u can go in a pool if u clean it right after and as long as the pool is clean!! and it doesn't hurt that bad but it just kinda stings a bit after!! i clean it with sea salt dissolved in water then some tea tree oil on the top hole and the bottom hole then i break open vitamin e capsules to keep it kinda of moist but to keep bacteria away anyways i hope i helped....

 

Answer by kiri
Submitted on 7/25/2005
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i am getting my belly done tomorrow and can som1 plzz tell me wat i should do to make it not hurt a lot i do gym./dance and i have to do back flips and i would like to no wat i can put on it to make it not hurt when i am doing it plzzzz help me i am only 13 and i cant stop my dance and stuff cuz my mom already paid for it and can soml tell me how much it is ???

 

Answer by cam
Submitted on 7/26/2005
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umm, i want to get my belly button done but my parents are dead set against it and i will be sixteen in the fall, but if i get it done without permission, they will stop paying for anything and everything i do, lessons, shopping, everything, i need convincing  material!

 

Answer by Jewell
Submitted on 7/27/2005
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When I got my belly button pierced..It was like July 20,2005..It didn't hurt at all..I was upset..Cus I like pain..But it didn't hurt..I got mine done in Florida..Because im in georgia..and im under age..Anyways..I asked the man who pierced it .. I asked him could I go swimming..and he said yes..So I went swimming in the ocean and pool..And now its like red..and some kind of crust is coming on the outside..but the man said that it would be red..I dont think its infected..But its a good thing..I paid 70 something dollas to get mine done..If you want to talk about it or have questions email me..Stfu_im_white@yahoo.com

 

Answer by sam
Submitted on 7/29/2005
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IT DOESN'T HURT AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by Carli
Submitted on 7/30/2005
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Hi! well to get your belly done its cool! but as long as you clean it every morning and night with hot salted water for the first couple of weeks you should have no problem! ive got my belly peirced and ive had no problems with it atall! you should not't't go in the pool untill about 5 months.

 

Answer by JessicaD
Submitted on 7/30/2005
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Hey everyone it dont hurt at all it feels like a quick pinch.lol

 

Answer by hlhvdl
Submitted on 8/11/2005
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when is the best time to get it done?(summer, winter, fall spring)and what is the average healing time? and while its healing does it look bad?

 

Answer by Laura
Submitted on 8/14/2005
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Hi, I was just wondering, what type of product would you reccomend me to use to clean my belly button, and will the piercer give me this?

Thanks

 

Answer by Double S
Submitted on 8/14/2005
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hey every 1 i have a question, my piercing looks like it is surfacing is this normal during the healing process or should i see my piercer? An Answer would be greatly appreciated thank you bunches!!!

 

Answer by pink_panther
Submitted on 8/16/2005
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hey, i got my belly button pierced on the 4th of august. My piercer said i have to take my banana bar out after 20 days to clean it..is this true or not?..and if so what do i clean it with?
    i am also cleaning it with an antiseptic called TCP and some ear care lotion..is this ok or not? please reply quickly...thanks xxx

 

Answer by Emmy
Submitted on 8/18/2005
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I have my belly pierced in 4 spots and you just have to up keep them and keep them clean. I used sea salt for mine and I did swim with them just you have to clean them well after wards and if you can protect it with a water proof bandaid then do so. If you have more questions about some piercings i do have more. you can email me at bcfteenboard05 @aol.com just put in subject "your piercings". Thanks and i hope this helps.

 

Answer by pink chic
Submitted on 8/19/2005
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i getting my belly button pierced and i know this question sounds stupid but my sister is trying to put me off and she says things can go wrong and i am worried about something happening to stop me getting pregnant when i am older! this is the only thing i am thinking about and i know its stupid. please help so i can get it done!

 

Answer by Leilani
Submitted on 8/19/2005
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Dear Sucks, you just repeated the same thingAlex just sayd so you are pretty much retarded.  And people come on this syte to ask questions, so don't tell them not to.  So please stop acting stupid and be yourself?

Dear Alex, I agree with everything you say because I just got mine 2 weeks ago and it is true that some people hurt more than others.  If you have harder skin it will hurt more, and if you have soft and easy to break through skin, it will hurt less.  What you sayd helped me a lot because I am an active cross country runner and I was wondering how bacteria could be prevented.  Thanks to the girl above, I'll put a banddaid perhaps before i run..

Anyways, thanks for all of the imput.

-Leilani

ps- I went to the beach and the pool many times and my belly button shows absolutely no sign of infection.

 

Answer by Toni
Submitted on 8/24/2005
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i really want my belly pierced but me mum and dad wont let me can u help me how 2 persuade them thanks love Toni xx

 

Answer by still smiling
Submitted on 8/26/2005
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just got one question i got my belly button pierced and its a little to one side and getting it done wasen't sore so i'll take it out and get it done again but how long does it take to close up before i can get it done again???

 

Answer by krysta
Submitted on 8/31/2005
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im 14 and going to get my belly button peirced although i have a serious heart condition (bicuspid aortic valve). does anyone know if an infection would be fatal or if the medication to clot my blood would be enough to prevent anything from goingg wrong?

 

Answer by blonde
Submitted on 9/2/2005
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sara it iz only safe if u get it done by a pro DONT DO IT YOURSELF i woz 11 when i have had mine done and it has not got infected coz i care 4 it

 

Answer by Mariann
Submitted on 9/6/2005
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Clean you BB with sea salt and water 3 times a day, when you shower (do not take baths) use dial hand soap (not hand sanitizer), you can also use H2ocean instead of sea salt, I got mine at the piercing/tattoo place when I got mine done ($10). DO NOT SWIM AT ALL untill you are sure it is healed, if ur not sure it has healed go back to the piercing place and let them look at it and they will tell you. DO NOT TAKE THE BB RING OUT FOR AT LEAST A MONTH, NOT EVEN TO CLEAN IT! any more questions e-mail me at... dabadestchick02@hotmail.com

 

Answer by elmo
Submitted on 9/6/2005
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well i got a question ive had my belly button peirced for about a year now and my boyfriends sister just got hers done like 3 months ago and its got a weird bubble she asked me how to get rid of it and i dont have the slitest clue cause ive never had one so any one who no's what it is and how to get rid of it. please email me.

email address is : mellisa_anne6229@yahoo.com

any help is greatly appreciated. thanx

 

Answer by Angel
Submitted on 9/17/2005
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Guys i am in color guard is anyone else with the belly button pierced when should i get it pierced as far as what season indoor our outdoor cause i know like outdoor is all rough so what season indoor or outdoor

 

Answer by unknown
Submitted on 9/18/2005
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hey. i just got it done yesterday and i have no clue how to clean it. do i just rub bacine on it . i have no clue .pleaze help!

 

Answer by nanna
Submitted on 9/23/2005
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k dont mean on everyone u guys they have their questions and plus they probably ask the questions before the awnsers are posted it takes a couple of days they just want to be careful about it so dont be mean i just got mine done and yeah just take good care of it

 

Answer by cut3sh0rti3xoxo
Submitted on 9/23/2005
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OK YOU PEOPLE HAVE GOT TO STOP ASKING THESE QUESTIONS....NOO YOU CANT GO IN THE WATER WITH IT...WAIT AT LEAST 2 AND A HALF MONTHS! DONT EXPOSE IT TO CHLORENE AND GIVE IT ANOTHER REASON TO GET INFECTED! CLEAN IT A LOT WIT BACTINE AND THOSE SALT THINGIES...DONT CLEAN IT WIT ALCHOHOL...IT KILLS ALL THOSE WHITE BLO0D CELLS THAT HELP IT HEAL OK?!.....NO IT DOSNT HURT...TRUST ME RIGHT NOW THE PEOPLE WHO DIDNT GET IT ARE STRESSING OVER NOTHING....DONT TOUCH IT!!!!!!!!!! I CANT EMPHISIZE THAT ANYMORE!...AND DONT TAKE IT OUT WHEN YOUR CLEANING IT! COMMON SENSE PEOPLE....USE ANTIBACTERIAL SOAPS...AND TRY TO AVOID BATHS AND STUFF OF THAT SORT SINCE THE WATER STAYS THE SAME THROUGHOUT THE BATH AND THE GERMS ARE FREE TO FLOW UNTIL YOU DRY OFF YOUR BODY...AND JUST USE COMMON SENSE...THATS ALL IT TAKES!!!!

QUESTIONS: NYCLILCUTIE2000@YAHOO.COM

 

Answer by k8
Submitted on 9/28/2005
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im wantin 2 get my belly button pierced but im wonderin....b coz im vry skinny :P
cud a still gt it dun?
answer a.s.a.p plzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

Answer by Laura
Submitted on 9/29/2005
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i was wondering, im goin holiday in 1 week but im getting my belly button pierced in 2 days, will i be able to go swimming in the private pool or will it get infected? plzzz helpp!! love ya all! laura xxxx

 

Answer by avy
Submitted on 10/2/2005
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hi i want to but dont want to

 

Answer by ihavitdun_jess
Submitted on 10/3/2005
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hello ppl i hav it duna nd it didnt hrt at all so ne1 hu wnts 2 gt it dun jst go 4 it  am 12 and i gt it dun so ne1 else shud b ok

 

Answer by lost_dreams
Submitted on 10/3/2005
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it don't hurt to have it done i just got mine done like 2weeks ago and it feels like a a shot from the doctor it hurts for the next 5days about maybe longer depends on your gage....ihave a 16g and it dosn'thurt ne more i am swimming and eveything it is fine welcom to all i helped

    <3 Lost

 

Answer by kat
Submitted on 10/4/2005
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i had my belly button done  5 weeks ago . and it is healing really well but iam going to keep it in for 10 so that you no every think will be ok.

 

Answer by kj
Submitted on 10/4/2005
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it dose not heart am a 11 years and all the thother ppl aer wipps

 

Answer by heyheyhey
Submitted on 10/6/2005
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OK, I'm 13 and i really want my belly button pierced, but i cant get it done until next summer, but i do know that when you get it pierced, you cant go swimming for a while..

 

Answer by Spazzy!
Submitted on 10/6/2005
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Yo everybody! okay i got mine done a couple of days ago. and it hurt just a little. it was like a pinch to where i bit my lip but it wasn't unbearable. so don't be scared. My piercer said that u should only wash it like 2 times a day cause it could dry out and get infected. don't even soak in a bath for more than five minutes cause your piercing needs air to heal. so wait for like 2-3 weeks before doing anything like that. even though nobody has even asked about this, 1 out of 10 people bleed when they get a belly piercing. For me it was crazy. U see my friend she didn't bleed at all, my sister just bled a little bit, but i bled for an hour straight in big puddles. but luckily i am a very rare person and i don't mean to scare u or anything. Another thing on that subject is that my piercer had said that i was the only person he ever pierced that bled like that so don't worry.

if u have any questions email me at:
browneyedgirl_2011@yahoo.com

 

Answer by kazza
Submitted on 10/7/2005
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hey Chicky babes I'm 14 n i really wan2 get my belly button pierced my mum wont let me but my dad is thinking about it ! Duse any1 have any good excuses that might make my parents give in  i have been waiting 3 years n i really Wat it dun !  n also i love 2 surf n b in the ocean n i was wundering if like after 2 weeks should it b ok 2 go swimming in the ocean as long as i clean it after ? thats if i get it dun !  i don't have mine dun yet but i have dun a bit of research n all the guys that r asking if it hurts well it varies from person 2 person we r all different ! but of course it is gonna hurt a bit but u have 2 expect that but it is not going 2 kill you  if u look after it well it should b all good !  bye bye peoples  n my email Addy is    surfsup_no1@hotmail.com     love ya xoxox

 

Answer by sumer
Submitted on 10/13/2005
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u guys none of u have mentioned anything bout the serious illnesses. think bout them

 

Answer by nikki
Submitted on 10/15/2005
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alex you say it wont kill you! people say it can kill you !!! is that true ???!!!???

 

Answer by Christie
Submitted on 10/18/2005
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i just got my bellybutton peirced last week for my 15th birthday.and it wasnt red at irst and now it is.and it is starting to get dry skin around it.does that mean im cleaning it too much and it is gettting dried out?i got it done with a ring..even tho i didnt want to.ive had it done b4 but the guy that did it b4 did it wrong....so i have to wait six months to take it out.but it is normal to be red..i know that.but is it normal for it to have dry skin around it?and does that mean layers are coming off?
email me at xx_christie_lynn_xx@yahoo.com
thanx

 

Answer by betty
Submitted on 10/20/2005
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i got me belly done today it dont ven hurt it only hurts wen the needle pops through it is mint i swear

 

Answer by Kate
Submitted on 10/20/2005
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Hiya ppl me an my m8 r gettin r belly buttons done 4 crimbo! i am so scared of needles an i h8 blood i av been a scaredie cat all ma life does it hurt ? me m8 anit bothered but i am thanks PLZ EMAIL BK ASAP WER GETTIN IT DONE ON MONDAY !

 

Answer by samantha
Submitted on 10/22/2005
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Can someone tell me what 2 do?All yur answers tell me nufin at all i am debating wether 2 hav it dun but i need 2 know what they do and the precautions.

 

Answer by Emily
Submitted on 10/22/2005
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I'm 12, almost 13, and I was thinking about convincing my parents to let me get my bellybutton pierced. We are going to Mexico this summer and I was planning (if they said yes) to get it done sometime around then. Can anyone give me some information about bellybutton piercing? My e-mail is GeorgiaPeach452@aol.com and any information would be appriciated.
Thanks,
Emily

 

Answer by louise
Submitted on 10/25/2005
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-if i get my belly pierced(without telling my parents) and it gets infected what do i do?

- also, is there any risks of not having babies or getting pregnant when i am older because i plan on having a family

 

Answer by turk girl
Submitted on 10/25/2005
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hahahahhahahahahhahhahhahahahahah use r so0000000 fukd up lol hahahahhahahahahahaahha anywayz bye LOL

 

Answer by jp
Submitted on 10/25/2005
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I've had mine pierced for over a year. I wouldn't reccommend it, but I started swimming with it about a month after I got it pierced, and I had it changed after 2 months. I always changed my earrings early too, though, so everyone else may not be as fortunate as me. Good luck to all of you!

 

Answer by Lara
Submitted on 10/26/2005
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Me and two friends had our navels pierced 4 mths ago and we all had different reactions.  My one friend who is a little bit heavier said it didn't hurt at all and her recovery has been really good.  My other friend said it hurt a bit but was worse after wards.  With myself I had a tatoo around my belly button so when he went to pierce it, he had a hard time with there being scar tissue.  It took him three good pushes before he got it through.  Now I've been cleaning it the way I'm suppose to, but it is not swollen and red.  So I think that if you are having it done you should really think about some consequences. If you get it done and have no problems that's great.

 

Answer by danni300
Submitted on 10/26/2005
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omg im 13 and i herd everyones questions and nobody asked this one since everyone is saying it might hurt a lil if u play with it but after 2 daiz can u play with it and also cleaning it out sisnce u gotta move the ring around will it hurt??

 

Answer by Chelsea
Submitted on 10/26/2005
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I'm 17 years old, and when I was about 14 I got my navel pierced the first time.  Yeah, that's right, the FIRST time.
If you're going to get your navel pierced, it's crazy important to research the piercer and find out if there's any customer reviews about the store/piercer (positive or negative).  The internet is a very handy tool in this.  http://www.citysearch.com is a good resource for local piercing/tattoo parlors with customer reviews.  

The guy who pierced me the first time was licensed, but didn't have the slightest idea what he was doing, really, and it ended up surfacing because he pierced it wrong.

I recently went to get mine re-pierced.  All in one go, I got my navel pierced in four places.  (top, which is standard, bottom, and the left and right sides horizontally)  I researched the piercer, and he and the parlor both got great reviews.  When I went in, he knew what he was doing and he knew all the right things to say to make me calm down so I could go through with all of them (I have a fear of needles >.<)

It's been stated before here, but NO DO NOT GO SWIMMING WITH A FRESH PIERCING.  It should even say that in the care sheet you SHOULD get from the piercer after you've had it done.  It doesn't matter if it's a pool, a lake, an ocean, a pond...  You're not even supposed to go in Jacuzzis or take a bath, because it's too risky in the way of bacteria.

It will be sore for about a few hours after you've had it pierced.  You won't want to move, and you'll want to lie down so your stomach isn't crunched at all.  Once this pain goes away, though, the only pain you should have is a little soreness after cleaning it for the first few weeks (that means it's healing!), and obviously if you accidentally hit it.

It's safe if you do your homework, and the pain is not all that bad.  If you get a good piercer, it's over really quickly and painlessly.  

One important thing, on your piercing day, that I cannot stress enough is MAKE SURE YOU EAT.  When you get a body piercing, especially one as deep as a navel piercing, your body surges adrenaline all throughout it once the needle comes out of it's packaging.  It's your body's way of causing you to feel less pain.  The first time I was pierced, I hadn't eaten at all that day.  I was fine, I had the piercing done, and I walked back to the main room to pay, and I almost passed out.  I had to sit down for 10 minutes, because my body was freaking.  I completely lost vision (you know how it is when you stand up too fast and you can't see and you feel like you're gonna fall over?  It's like that.)

Another important thing is make sure you clean it.  It can be a health hazard if you do not take care of it like you should.  If you clean it according to your care sheet, it should be okay.  But if you're considering having it done, but might not have the patience to clean it as much as you should, do NOT get it pierced.  It can be hazardous to your health, as well as it being just a waste of money, because if you don't care for it, you WILL have to take it out.  And that's wasted pain, effort, and money.

 

Answer by jada
Submitted on 10/28/2005
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***PLESE HELP*** hey i got my belly button pierced about 4 months ago and they put in this certain ring i dont kno what its called but it curved ALOT it almost looks like a "c" but in the begining i think it was a little infected but it got better i just didnt like the way the ring looked so i changed it about 2 weeks ago to a normal curved one but it also has a dangle thing on it and when i first put it in it looked a little red but i thought that was normal cuz i just changed it and it was doing ok for a couple days then i changed it again to anther normal curved one that had a dangle on and it got really red and bleed a little but i just cleaned it with alcohal wipes but it didnt really get better so i after a couple days i changed it to a 3rd normal ring with a dangle and when i was in school the dangle on that one got caught in my belt when i was leaning over and i was just sitting there tryin to get it oout without me gettin hurt or looking like an iddiot lol but i got it out and it hurt and got all red and started bleedin a little so when i got home i changed it to the first one i had changed it to (that one dosnt get stuck it hangs a little high) but now it all redin the middle on the 2 holes and my holes streched out a lot and i just started cleaning it with the ear stuff from claires cuz i read on here that that works im just tryin to get it to look better and please if u have any tricks to make it get better plese either put something on here or send me mail at (((iluvlemons247@aol.com))) just send mail dont i.m. please help i dont wanna take it out!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by ne
Submitted on 10/29/2005
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hi im 11 and im thinkin 2 get my belly peirced when i am 12 its at jan 26 2005 and im really scared 2 get it peirced cause i have a friend who got hers done just down the road but she says when u u just get it done and when come outside the wind gets into it and she say it really hurts so plz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! help me thanx a lot

 

Answer by ashy
Submitted on 10/29/2005
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ok i'veread all of the post above but didnt find the 1 i need... im 14 and planning on gettin ma belly pierced my mom said no that it will get infected and then kill me... is that true can u die??? anywayz im still going to get it done but can i cover it with a band aid durin the day at school so it won't get dirt in the belly button???i need to know please e-mail me the answer because this is he first time i come on this website just to read the responses

krzyboriqua_91@hotmail.com  please e-mail me also tell if before the healing process is over like 6 month after can i change the belly ring and also how long do i have to clean it for??? please e-mail me because im not going to read thee post anymore...

krzyboriqua_91@hotmail.com

 

Answer by 6969
Submitted on 11/7/2005
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I got mine and its been 2 week can i change it? and it still has two bumps how do i get rid of that?

 

Answer by jen
Submitted on 11/8/2005
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hey, i'vehad mine done for four months now.  i didn't think it was painful, but good points were made about different tolerances.  as for swimming, its not a good idea until its healed and dont change the jewlery until its completely healed.  now some people say it takes 2 months to heal and others say up to a year for it to completely heal.  it depends on what the person whom did it tells you.  the sea salt does wonders and i use an anti-bactierial ointment after i clean it.  i also use an alchol wipe to clean the post.

 

Answer by Kiac/o06
Submitted on 11/10/2005
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I have a few questions also. I am suppose to be getting my belly button pierced and I am a little nervous. I wanted to know what you are supposed to do about taking baths or showers. A lot of people say don't take baths for a while but thats gross. So what did yall do for the people who got theirs done. and for the people who wanted to know what to clean it with my friend used something called H20cean and she said it cuts the healing time in half so Good Luck and someone please answer me ASAP

 

Answer by loveislive
Submitted on 11/13/2005
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i want to get my belly button pierced. but i was wondering if it matters haw big i am.

 

Answer by ????
Submitted on 11/14/2005
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well ur frendly......(sucks)

 

Answer by JADE
Submitted on 11/19/2005
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I HAD MY BELLYBUTTON PIERCE ON THE 14 OF DEC 2004 AND THIS YEAR ON MY BIRTHDAY I AM GETTING THE BOTTOM ONE DONE AND IT DOES NOT HURT GETTING IT DONE BUT THE DAY AFTER IT HURTS A LITTLE BIT AND THE DAY AFTER MINE I WENT INTO SKOOL AND I COULD NOT SIT UP STRIGHT AND ALL THE TEACHERS KEPT ON SHOUTING AT ME SO IF YOU DO GET YOUR BELLY DONE DON`T GO IN TO SKOOL THE DAY AFTER...

 

Answer by jazzz103
Submitted on 11/20/2005
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hi-ya.I'm 13 and i really want my belly button pierced but my mom says no. I really think that is unfair is there anyway you can help me change her mind

 

Answer by unknown
Submitted on 11/20/2005
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where not all dumb!!!!!!!!!!! "answer by sucks" PS. LEARN HOW TO S P E L L

 

Answer by shorty
Submitted on 11/30/2005
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ok....ive already had my belly button pierced but my mom didn't know!!!then it ripped out so i told my mom that i got it done before but now she still wont allow me to get it done!! but she let me get my nose pierced !! how can i convince my mom 2 let me get it done???? PLEASE HELP!!!!    
   p.s.
     I'm 15!!!        shorty

 

Answer by lexi_girl369@netzero.net
Submitted on 12/2/2005
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hi girls if you are planning on getting your belly pierced at a young age just make SURE U CLEAN IT because i am 13 and i have mine done for the 2nd time cause the first time it DID GET INFECTED so i got it done again and i am taking good care of it so just take care of it and it will be fine.

 

Answer by yesboi
Submitted on 12/4/2005
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hello i got my belly done i day ago and i keep on touching it should i do that or not answers plz or email me on blablablamichelle5@hotmail.com

 

Answer by raerae
Submitted on 12/5/2005
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I had mine done about 4 months ago. It got infected about a week and a half after the piercing because I jumped into a pool :) not smart. if you are going to swim in chlorine make sure you clean it well before and immediately afterwards. good luck.

 

Answer by katerina
Submitted on 12/9/2005
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hey guys dis question  n answer thing is all the  same!....dont panic so much bout it!....if u wanna get it done u better think bout it n not panick at da last minute. by da way it dont hurt aye....jzt a lil prik n dats all....da clamp hurt more dan da needle!...well it depends on what your body is like....neways have fun cleaning it....(dats da real pain).

 

Answer by Shannon
Submitted on 12/12/2005
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Ok ive been wanting to get my belly pierced for a while now, but my mom wont let me she says that it gets infected too easiy and it will effect u when ur pregnant. Is ne of this true?

 

Answer by kelzee
Submitted on 12/14/2005
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hey i know when people tell you it does hurt and then when others say it doesnt hurt it gets really confusing. but please trust me it doesnt hurt you feel a little pinch for about a second and then when then when the numbing wears off its a little sore for about 10 minutes. if you want it done just go for it think about the chances of it getting infected and if that doesnt put you off then go for it. im 13 and i had mine done 2 months ago i havnt changed it yet and it hasnt been infected yet. hope i helped. kelzee xx

 

Answer by paris
Submitted on 12/20/2005
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People will you wake up!!! The piercer that i went to said i could swim the next day. i am competitive swimmer and had my belly ring for long now and nothing happened to me and lots of my friends who swim.

 

Answer by bballgurl
Submitted on 12/27/2005
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I have really sensitive ears and I was wondering if my belly button will be sensitive too???Please help!!email me instead of reposting to speedyt_13@hotmail.com

 

Answer by misty
Submitted on 12/30/2005
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yOU GUYS ARE SO DUMB!!!!!
YOU LITTLE KIDS ARE SO IMMATURE!!!!

 

Answer by jess_tha_best
Submitted on 1/2/2006
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every1 jst stp sayin tha snme pointless fings!!i gt ma belli dun we i was 12 and it dint hrt 1 bit(try and gt it numbed if u cn)i am so gld i ad it dun it lks gr8 and u dnt av 2 clean it 3 tymz a dai thts jst obbsesive nce or 2wice a dai is anuth hpe i helped contact me on jess_ambrose1@hotmail.com if you wnt 2 ask som1 wif xprince

 

Answer by Kate
Submitted on 1/4/2006
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hey guys im a first timer on this chat forum thing. Hey im thinking about getting my belly button pierced and was wondering what the risks involved in getting it done and the risks after are and how bad it hurts when u first get it done. Does anyone know? I heard when you get it done, it just feels like a pinch.

 

Answer by Sammy
Submitted on 1/4/2006
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hey well i was just wondering how long it hurts for?? cause MI really scared of needles :s... i really really really want it done but I'm to scared if any1 can help me email me at   Busters_Gurl_Sammy@hotmail.com    thanks peeps..

 

Answer by -x-ashley-x-
Submitted on 1/8/2006
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to all thoses peeps worried about the pain i have had it done 2 times the first time i felt just a tugging sesation the secound time i had it done i have to admit i felt a little pain a bit greater than the first but having had it done now for 1 mounth its healing great dont be scared to get it done i love it and its so good coz all my mates have it done lo anyway its great if its your first time getting it done DONT WORRY IT DOESNT HURT and im a wimp i have my tenes jab and my poleo jab on the 12th january and im soooooooo scared lol but bely button peitcing just fellslike some one is lightly tuggin it hope that helps XxX

 

Answer by Emma_bemma678
Submitted on 1/12/2006
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I'm getting mine done today with my best friend and i know now that it will hurt so I'm ready for the pain.

 

Answer by zig
Submitted on 1/16/2006
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my navel piercing has a red lump on the bottom thats getting bigger and bigger. It's been there for months and salt water doesn't seem to do anything.

any suggestions?

Ziggies_whizz@hotmail.com

 

Answer by Jill K.
Submitted on 1/22/2006
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I just got my belly button done nd I need to know how do you turn it?

 

Answer by Lina.
Submitted on 1/22/2006
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K, well i am 14.. asking my parents if i can get my belly button pierced..
-->How much does it hurt?
-->I have sensitive skin. [ i need to wear 14k gold jewelry] I found some 14k gold rings.But, How easy can it get infected?
Please, please reply.

 

Answer by panickerchick
Submitted on 1/26/2006
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i barely got my belly button pierced and I'm only 11. i did it myself. I'm kind of scared that it will get infected. like i have 3 questions. do you have to have a real gold or silver ring in your belly button or can it be any kind of ring? and can you just have a earing in it for now till you get a real belly button ring? and how do you know if you did your piercing right?

 

Answer by mondaine
Submitted on 1/27/2006
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Conversing with intelligently-challenged individuals isn't usually my cup of tea, but this warranted a response. First, thank you Alex, for using your brain in the manner it should be. Thank you also for spelling your words correctly. Like it takes any longer to spell 'Thanks' without the 'x'. Second, your response was helpful, though too late for me. I pierced my navel myself and it was a pain and a half. I got a blood blister and had to take it out and was surfing the net for a safer way to do it. I iced the spot for two hours, sterilized both needle and earring with hydrogen peroxide and flame, but it still didn't work. I don't fancy gangrene, so I was wondering if anyone had any advice. Proper advice.

 

Answer by mouse
Submitted on 2/1/2006
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i have mine pierced & it dosent hurt.. but it feels sort of weird cuz you feel it being pierced, but i wouldent say the needle it self hurt. you are going to be nerverous & expect it to hurt a lot more then it does. BUT i almost fainted too.. idk why, i guess it was just the shock. as a matter of a fact my friend had hers done in colombia (homeland =] ) & it was done really well.. & she also said that it didnt hurt, but she DID faint. lol but about 4 minutes after. i just remember that when i got mine done everyone started asking me if i was ok, b/c my face turned beat red the i went pale like a sheet of paper (so i was told). then i remember touching my face & not feeling it. which was sort of a weird experience, but it passed in a few seconds, but i stayed a little disy for about a minute & a half.

 

Answer by reialuvslloyd
Submitted on 2/8/2006
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i got my belly button pierced like 4 times and when ever i try to take it out it wouldn't come out so i had to pull some skin off now i have it done again and iwant to know how do i prevent that from happening again

 

Answer by CarLEy
Submitted on 2/9/2006
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okay guys hey im 14 n i wus like ready to get it done but the thing is im a travel swimmer n i swimming all the seasons  n  never have a break soo is ther elike soemthing i can do extra so it doesn't get infected!?

 

Answer by nicki
Submitted on 2/13/2006
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well i have a question..
OK my mom wont let me get my belly button pierced because some piercer said that I'm only 13 and I'm still going to grow and it will cause my stomach to stretch out so is that true?? because she wont let me get my belly button pierced until i get proof that it wont happen to me.

 

Answer by lac
Submitted on 2/15/2006
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Where is a good place to get it done?

 

Answer by lac
Submitted on 2/15/2006
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where is a good place to get it done?

 

Answer by baby girl
Submitted on 2/15/2006
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i am getting my belly button pierced soon and i have a few questions
1.how bad does it hurt
2.what is the worst that can happen if it gets infected

please help me!!!! thanks
krysti

 

Answer by baby girl
Submitted on 2/15/2006
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i am getting my belly button pirced soon and i have a few questions
1.how bad does it hurt
2.what is the worst that can happen if it gets infected

please help me!!!! thanks
krysti

 

Answer by Nicoleee
Submitted on 2/15/2006
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I really really want my belly button pierced. My parents won't let me though, because they think that it will get infected. How can I prove to them that it won't get infected?

 

Answer by toots_sweetheart
Submitted on 2/18/2006
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i just got mine done and its totally awesome. the only thing is that i want to exercise... but i guess i cant cuz of the sweat and stuff... whatever bye

 

Answer by rebel_yell_gurl2005
Submitted on 2/19/2006
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to all the girls that are scared about having thier belly button peirced it dont really hurt it feels like a little pinch.and the cleaning part is pretty simple.just wash your hands before you touch it clean it 3 times a day with warm water.DO NOT TAKE ANY BATHS because stuff from your body could infect it.put epsom salt or sea salt in a cup of pretty warm water.DO NOT SWIM IN NO POOLS OR PONDS.do not take it out until 2 months are up.

 

Answer by christie
Submitted on 2/20/2006
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so i am thinking about getting mine done in march. but i was wondering:
*how long it takes to heal?
*would i be able to swim come summer time?
*would i be able to swim in sea water?
*when is it right to change rings?

 

Answer by Elissa
Submitted on 2/21/2006
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hey! I just got mine today and it didnt hurt one bit! Hopefuly it wont become infected!! :)

 

Answer by sharayah
Submitted on 2/22/2006
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i HAVE A QUESTION, HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BE FULLY HEALED? AND ALSO, SAY IF YOU'RE ALLERGIC TO CERTAIN KINDS OF METAL IN YOUR EARS, COULD THE SAME GO FOR YOUR NAVEL?

 

Answer by robyn
Submitted on 2/25/2006
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omg had mine done 3 weeks on and its still a bit pink but wat  u expect u just had soemthing shoved trough your skin . n if ur so worried bout havin it done dont bother cos if u realy wanted it doin u wouldnt care .

 

Answer by kookie
Submitted on 3/1/2006
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Okay, I got my bellybutton pierced exactly two months ago to this day! I had it done January 1st, 2006! I went to this tattoo/piercing shop.  The guy who did it gave me all the information that I needed.  He started by having me lay down in a long chair, and he then marked the spot where the needle would go through. Then, he clamped my skin in that area, and in went the needle. He said, "It's in." and I was like, "what? I didn't even feel anything! I was still waiting for the needle to go through and to feel pain, when actually the needle was already through and there was no pain whatsoever." So yeah, the only pain that you might experience while getting your bellybutton pierced, would be when the piercer is transferring the needle to the barbell.  So yeah, just let your parents read this! This is 100% true! You will MOST DEFINITELY not get infected. That is very rare in fact.  It is possible that you might get a puss bubble, but that is NOT an infection and can be quickly healed by mixing sea salt with warm water, and soaking your bellybutton in it for about 10 minutes.  If you do this occasionally, your bellybutton will heal very quickly.  And as soon as you get it done, you will feel so GREAT! It is awesome.  Another plus about getting your bellybutton pierced, is that it literally boosts your self esteem.  It makes you feel better about your appearance and you are more likely to be happier about yourself.  Most parents usually freak out if their kids ask to get their bellybutton's pierced.  Trust me, my parents did too!  But, I did some research on it, told them a lot of information about getting it pierced, and they finally came around.  I recommend that the females who get it done, are fully grown.  If you think that you are going to get a lot taller than you currently are, then don't get your bellybutton pierced for a while, because otherwise your piercing will stretch your skin and leave bad scar tissue.  This has not happened to me, but if you are toooooo young to get it done, then I would recommend don't do it.  You should be around the ages of 13+.  By that time, most females have grown alot, some have grown to their full potential, so they can get their navel'spierced.  Also, to clean your piercing, soak it in sea salt with warm water 10 minutes a day, use bactine on it, Dial soap in the shower, and any antibacterial soap on it.  If you clean it regularly and keep track of it and if you are responsible with your piercing, you are most likely not to have any problems with it until it heals.  But, if you play with it, or touch it with your dirty hands, you are risking getting a puss bubble.  I have had one, and trust me, it isn't the greatest.  It's not an infection, its just a big bubble around the opening of the piercing that is full of puss.  If you get one of these, just clean your piercing twice as much as you usually do.  Then your piercing will most likely heal faster.  If you have anymore questions about getting your bellybutton pierced, please email me at sexay_kookie@hotmail.com.  I am always online on MSN! So yeah go ahead and try getting your bellybutton pierced! It's cool, cute, and just plain awesome! You won't regret it!  
     With Love,
            Kaylee

 

Answer by nikki
Submitted on 3/5/2006
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Hello everyone , I am a 17 female from alabama, and im gonna get my belly pierced very soon, i wish i could give you all answers but i dont think it will hurt, just think about this, i have a tattoo that took 2 hours to complete and i took that pain, it want kill you, if i took 2 hours of pain i know u can take 30 seconds, i dont think getting your belly pierced would be a problem, but just clean it the correct way, dont count on anyone else's answers, when u go and get ur belly done the people will tell u how ur suppose to take care of it. So will everyone stop panicking.

 

Answer by Babeee
Submitted on 3/11/2006
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I would like to know how to prevent your belly piercing from scarring?? PLEASE HELP ITS URGENT

 

Answer by ALEXX
Submitted on 3/14/2006
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well yeah im alex and my dad is like.. "what does getting your belly button peirced mean"
he wants to know if if means something sexual.
i dont want it for sexual reasons. j/w

 

Answer by Sarah
Submitted on 3/20/2006
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ok i now have just read the rest of the page n know the answer to the pool thing sory and thanx lmao xxx

 

Answer by Sarah
Submitted on 3/21/2006
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what hapens 2 it wen ur pregnant???

 

Answer by 12 year old gal
Submitted on 3/24/2006
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hey girls!!!  well since i was about 4  wanted my belly done! well im  now 12 years old and was wondering do u think that im too young to get my belly button pierced??? thanks xox

 

Answer by amber
Submitted on 3/24/2006
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hey i am 13 turning 14! my friends all have there belly buttons done and i was wondering is it a really bad pain??? will it hert a lot? thanks again!

 

Answer by suzie!!
Submitted on 3/25/2006
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hey im suzanne im 13 n i wana get my belly button pierced so bad bu my mam wont let me any advice to help her say yes!!my sister mate got it done wen she was 13 n u no wen u grow n u no da way your skin grows as well my sisters mate had to go into hospital to get hers out wen she was lik 16 bcause it lik got stuck r sumthin!! can i get advice oh n is it best to get it done in the winter cause i thiught salt water helps it so....??? plez rite bck!! tanx a mil

 

Answer by vontrease
Submitted on 3/31/2006
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I'm 19 and I want my belly button pierced but I'm scared everyone says that it hurts and I don't like pain i mean I'll get a tattoo in a minute but I really want my belly pierced can someone please help me.

 

Answer by stephanie
Submitted on 3/31/2006
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   it does not hurt i am in grade 8 and i got mine done December 27th and it did not hurt 1 bit... you can go in chlorine rite after you get it done but when u get out you have to clean it really good...

 

Answer by syeda
Submitted on 4/6/2006
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can i have a shower i have just go my belly done can i let water touch it?

 

Answer by Curious
Submitted on 4/6/2006
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I need to noe does peircing your belly button do any harm to ur children or your health???? plz answer back

 

Answer by The Princess
Submitted on 4/15/2006
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I just got my belly button pierced and it doesnt hurt at all! The only thing that really hurts is the clamp.

 

Answer by spice
Submitted on 4/15/2006
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Hi everyone i'veresearched cleaning your bellybutton cause i'vebeen wanting to get it done and all the sites say the same thing
1.don't touch your piercing unless your cleaning it
2.wear loose clothing during the healin period
3.clean piercing with salt dissolved in hot water, then wait till it cools and apply to piercing with a cotton swab
4.wait 2 months until you go swimming and right after clean it with salt solution
5.in the shower use antibacterial soap to clean it

I hope I helped you guys out
much luv

 

Answer by Pink Bear
Submitted on 4/17/2006
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Hi

  I want to get my belly button pierced sooo bad, but i have to wait till i an 16. Can some one help me convince my mom?

 

Answer by kit-kat
Submitted on 4/22/2006
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Hi every1! I'm getting my belly pierced in about a week but I dance and horse ride loads! How long should I leave the piercing b4 going back to my normal routine?!

 

Answer by sophie123
Submitted on 4/25/2006
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hi every1
i just had it done n i thought it would kill but its just like a lil pinch onestly!
plz plz plz don't worry bout da pain ok

n the sea salt mixture works!
cleanin is simple just listen CAREFULLY  to the piercer because he/she will tell you everything

peeps its soooo cool havin it done soo go for it lol

no really dont worry just do wot da piercer says n youll b fine
lol
bibixxxxxxxxxxx

 

Answer by hmm
Submitted on 4/26/2006
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hey umm i no like NO1 goes on2 dis anymore but i wa sjust wondering.. i got mine done 3 days ago and its reli red arund the top hole n i was just wondering if this is normal?? PLEASE reply i reli need 2 noe lol

 

Answer by *$*Twizzlers*$*
Submitted on 4/26/2006
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Hi everyone. I was reading through some of your questions. I actually just got my belly button pierced about 3 weeks ago. I must say that I'm very afraid of needles but my friends were going to get their noses pierced and said that I needed my belly button pierced, so I went. For as scared as I was that it would hurt, it didn't...not at all. I have 3 piercings in each of my ears...and those hurt WAY more than this did. I've had mine pierced for 3 weeks and I love it. It didn't hurt to pierce it, but if I start messing with it it is sensitive. I agree with the guy that said don't mess with it. Mine hasn't got infected at all and it looks great! I haven't gotten it hung up on clothes, yet, but be careful with seat belts! I guess that's about it. Don't be scared, trust me. For being so scared of needles...IT DOES NOT HURT! Just keep it clean. Don't swim in a swimming pool for a while either, that'll probably infect it! Take good care of it, and go to a place that you know is clean. They need to use clean needles and all that.

 

Answer by Crash
Submitted on 4/26/2006
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Okay, so I was reading some of these questions on here...and i must say, there are little girls wanting piercings! I am 19 years old and i just got my belly button pierced about a month or so ago. My baby sister is 13...and I would NEVER let her pierce her belly button so young. A piercing is a permanent thing added to your body, you need to make sure you want it done. To the girls up a ways, it does NOT hurt. I'm afraid of needles also, and this was a piece of cake, no problem. To the girl who loves swimming: you'll need to skip a couple months of swimming if you choose to pierce it during the summer because you do not want to risk gettting an infection okay? I did a lot of research b4 getting mine done, and swimming is one of the worst possible things to do to an un-healed piercing. If you like swimming that much, maybe you should wait to pierce it in the fall, that way you don't miss out on swimming! :o) Also, to all of you that are giving these rude advice comments, STOP IT. Just because you know about piercings doesn't mean that everyone does okay? I mean, I was nervous about getting mine too. What seems like a stupid, lame or common sense question to you might not be to the other person.

 

Answer by vfbzcbzdb
Submitted on 4/28/2006
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IT DOESNT HERT I PROMESS I HAVE HAD MINE DONE SENSE MARCH 11 2006 IT IS OK TO HAVE IT DONE MINE HASNT GOT INFECTED YET!! WHEN YOU GET IT MAKE SHURE TO CLEAN IT EVERY DAY IN THE SHOWER 4 THE FIRST 6 WEEKS HOPE I HELPED HAPPY PIERCINGS!

 

Answer by Curious90
Submitted on 5/3/2006
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Is Belly Button Piercing against the Jewish Religion or is it allowed????

 

Answer by becky
Submitted on 5/6/2006
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hey i was wondering in the UK how old do you have to be to have your belly button periced ?I'm 13 soon and thinking about having it done and how long do you leave it before you can go swimming? thanx everyone who has answers for my question xxx

 

Answer by jessie
Submitted on 5/6/2006
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hi thinking bout having my belly done but the only problem is that some people said it is a needle and some people says it isnt can someone who has got it done tell me if it is and does it hurt alot when they clamp it. some people say that it hurts more when you sit up and less when you lay down please tell ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by the-uk-bbe
Submitted on 5/8/2006
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hya i was wondering what the risks are if you clean it every day of it going all weerd i am alloud to get mine done i am only 11 but my boy friend thiks i shud ?????

 

Answer by Ruth
Submitted on 5/10/2006
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Hey yall im so scared to get it pierced but wat can i do so i wont be afriad can you ansewer me soon because i want it done and over with thank A>S>A>P>

 

Answer by tinkerbell
Submitted on 5/13/2006
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plz help me i rele rele want my belly button pierced but cant seem to convince parents how can i do it help im gettin impatient now xx

 

Answer by Thats not nice
Submitted on 5/15/2006
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Comon sucks, they are just worried. We all need to know this stuff before we do it, its natural, so give these guys a break eh? there just curious!
xoxo

 

Answer by laura
Submitted on 5/23/2006
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im 13 and i want 2 get it done but im a little chunky do u think it will look really ugly and how long does it take 2 heal?

 

Answer by Laura
Submitted on 5/25/2006
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Hi, I am 16, and I have had my belly button piercing for a year now. I was just wondering if it could still get infected even after a year. I mean it's already done healing. I have this question because it's beginning to hurt and I just recently changed my belly button ring.

 

Answer by G
Submitted on 5/25/2006
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umm.. im getting my bellybutton peirced before summer.. and i wana know if i can still go swimming.. i know people have asked this before bu ti was just wondering because no one actually said how long it would take for sure. cause all i see is different answers. so if you could answer that to me on how long it takes that would be great..

love
g

 

Answer by asdfghjkl
Submitted on 6/1/2006
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if you put a waterproof bandage on it can you go in water

 

Answer by lokita
Submitted on 6/2/2006
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my question is that how theres normal belly ooze after is it possible for that ooze if like say u ended up touching it at night then in the morning wiped your eyes without realizing you touched your belly ooze @ night that like you could infect your eye that way? coz i woke up this morning with pink eye but what if its not pink eye? i need to know coz i work in fast food and ic ant go if like i have eye infection. thatd b yuk. so let me know wassup ... asap... thanks.

 

Answer by tarz
Submitted on 6/4/2006
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hi every1 can some 1 help me i had my belly button pierced 5 months ago now and at the top of the ball i red it dosen'thurt or anything but its stil red does any 1 know what it is from i was thinking it might b because its a silver belly bar,i have heard that gold belly bars are better.any answers let me know on tartytara@inbox.com

            thank u tara

 

Answer by patty
Submitted on 6/7/2006
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hey everyone....i am getting me belly button pierced in like one week and i have herd roomers that y could die from it and i am not in the mood for dieing right now....lol well i need to now a couple facts bout it so if u could put some up here that would be cool cya!!

 

Answer by Aly
Submitted on 6/8/2006
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I Want it done so badly but my mom said no and im think of just going. im 13 is that to young and what can i tell my mom to get her to take me?

 

Answer by DONT TRIPP
Submitted on 6/9/2006
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OKAY 1ST OF ALL I GOT MINE DONE LIKE 5 MONTHZ AGO N NOOOOOOO IT DIDNT HURT 1 BIT!!!! IT WAS FINE ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CLEAN IT.....3 TIMEZ A DAY 4 AT LEAST 3 WEEKZ! I USED NEOSPORIN AND ALCOHAL AFTER THAT! AFTER THE 1ST 3 WEEKZ  CLEAN W/ ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP EVERYDAY! AND MOST OF ALL DO NOT GO IN A POOL, HOT TUB, LAKE OR WUDVA 4 LYKE A MONTH! BUT NOW I HAVE A ? 4 YA'LL!! ITZ BEEN 5 MONTHZ N I CHANGED MINE LYKE THE 3RD BUT DEN I PUT THE ORIGINAKL 1 BAK IN N DEN A WEEK AGO NOW 5 MONTHZ SINCE I GOT IT DONE I PUT A NEW 1 IN BUT ITZ KINDA REDDISH N DERREZ A LIL SCAR U THINK ITZ INFECTED? PLEAZE WRITE SOON

 

Answer by bluebirds star
Submitted on 6/10/2006
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hi i was wondering what the risks of infections are cuz me dad said he will find out how risky t is then he will deside but me mum sais it cant b that riskey otherwise peeps wouldnt have it done

 

Answer by not 2 sure
Submitted on 6/10/2006
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im 13 2006 and im scared i have a good tallerence for pain ok forget tht wat i really want to say is theyre actually sometin u can put over the ring wen ur swimmin?

 

Answer by Kirz
Submitted on 6/12/2006
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i am 13 years old and have been begging my mum 4 ages to let me get my belly done she's still in doubt and has asked her friends who's children have had them done and they have said as their daughter has grown the hole has stretched and they have had to let the hole close up.Is this true and does this mean i should wait until I'molder?

 

Answer by Becka
Submitted on 6/13/2006
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Urmmm, wellllll. hi lol. iv just had ma belly pierced 3 days ago.  It didnt hurt as much as i thought it was goin to! its a bit red now though, i hope its not infected! it doesnt hurt and the bar doesnt rip out easy.  if u r gettin it dun, cleanin it is important and do not fiddle with it whilst the healing process is happening.  do not knock it lol coz u will kno about it ! it kills! the problems im having at the moment are 1.  i think it might be infected :(  2. I cant go swimming  3. It rubs on my school blouse 4. i cant stop lookin at it lol!  I hope I've helped you out anyway! becka xox

 

Answer by Lil G
Submitted on 6/20/2006
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Okayyy;;
So Basicallyy..
ii wanna get myy navel pierced..
But ii heard if youu get it piecred at 13 or 14..
It would look all stretched out && Gross by 16..
Is that true?
Please tell mehhh..
E-Mail mehh @ Crazy_x_Mofo@yahoo.com

 

Answer by kaza
Submitted on 6/20/2006
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how long duz it take to heal ??? i am gettin mine dun tomoro so plz reply A.S.A.P

 

Answer by Ellie
Submitted on 6/25/2006
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hey i am think about getting my belly done ! all my mates have had it done and all of them said it wasn't sort apart from one of my mates.I would just like to ask if it is sore and i don't mean just a little pinch i mean really sore, and is it true that you should get a man to do it because women cant push the needle in hard enough ? please help !!! xx Ellie xx

 

Answer by viki
Submitted on 6/26/2006
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piercings.... I've had many piercings in the past but just got my navel (Belly button) done. From the advice I've been given you should avoid swimming pools/ natural laks/ rivers/ tarns etc, try to shower rather than bathe...atleast if you're having a bath after doing something which has made you substantially unclean or using chemicals ie. shampoo/ bubble bath.
Wash the piercing with anti bacterial soap, rinse off, dry (not with a towel/ flannel), then use warm/hot salt water and soak the piercing.  

Be careful when doing exercise, i'veread on some webpages....though I haven't had a problem with the peircing rubbing when doing sit ups/ yoga...if you do there's a risk you may force it to grow out.

 

Answer by Rem25
Submitted on 6/26/2006
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Well, I am 11 Going on 12 I  about 3 Weeks & I was hoping To Get My Belly Button Pierced For Grading (This Weekend) So Let's just Say I'd Be 12 :) Anyways The Only Thing I'm Worried About Is GETTING it Done,Like,At The Time That They Put The Thingyy In Your Belly.I Don't Liike Being In Pain :( But The Only Thing My Parent's are worrieing about is The 'After' As In Risks Of Getting Infections & Stuff.A Few Of My Friend's Have It Done & Theyy All Said It Did'nt Hurt.& 2 Of my Friend's Did It Thereself Which I Would'nt Wanna Do But They STILL Said It Did'nt hurt.I'm A Little Confused :P Please Help Me & My Parent's!!  PEACE! xo

 

Answer by Rem25
Submitted on 6/26/2006
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Well, I am 11 Going on 12 I  about 3 Weeks & I was hoping To Get My Belly Button Pierced For Grading (This Weekend) So Let's just Say I'd Be 12 :) Anyways The Only Thing I'm Worried About Is GETTING it Done,Like,At The Time That They Put The Thingyy In Your Belly.I Don't Liike Being In Pain :( But The Only Thing My Parent's are worrieing about is The 'After' As In Risks Of Getting Infections & Stuff.A Few Of My Friend's Have It Done & Theyy All Said It Did'nt Hurt.& 2 Of my Friend's Did It Thereself Which I Would'nt Wanna Do But They STILL Said It Did'nt hurt.I'm A Little Confused :P Please Help Me & My Parent's!!  PEACE! xo

 

Answer by Steph
Submitted on 6/29/2006
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Hey everyone. I pretty sure I have hypertrophic scar tissue,but I dont know how to get rid of it. It a bubble over the top of my piercing and it hurts i something touches it and sometimes dry skin peels off of it..sounds gross I know.  Does anyone know how to cure this?Thanks!

 

Answer by BabyBottons<3
Submitted on 7/2/2006
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heyy ppl okii well i'm getting my bell pierced next week n i've been researching for a couple of dasy now n i know yu cant go swiming wit it but how long do yu have to wait to go swiming? n ppl r saying to clean it wit neosporin n others r saying not to sooo which is it not to clean it wit neosporine or clean it wit neosporine?? n one other thing i have my nose pierced n my ears pierced 3 on one ear n 2 on the other n i've cleaned all my piercings wit salt water soo all i have to do it clean my piercing wit salt water n it will be fine?? like i only cleaned my nose a couple of times wit salt water n thats it n it never got infected but can sum1 just give me sum advice on it plzzz like wtv yu know tell me but is it a gudd time to get it done now in july 2006 or shuld i get it done right before sool starts??? anyways plzz sum1 asnwer these questions n plzz give me sum advice on it .......Thank yu xoxo

 

Answer by Mary
Submitted on 7/3/2006
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hi I'm 14 n wanna get my belly pierced but I'm really worried because in about a month I'm going to Florida and will be in the pool (chlorine) and will be going on lots of rides in the theme parks (could it get caught?). please help! I'm really not sure if i should get it done!

 

Answer by hunny
Submitted on 7/4/2006
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IT WELL BADLY HURTS MINE GOT INFECTED I WAS IN HOSPITAL FOR 3 WEEKS ITS HORRIBLE I HAD MINE DONE AT CASPER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

 

Answer by BAYBii33 THiiRT33N ..X
Submitted on 7/7/2006
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Answer by Mix
Submitted on 7/10/2006
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I Just got mine done 2 days ago!!!! and it looks reli hot ....every one that wants it done GO DO IT...an just memba ta follow care instructions

 

Answer by Me
Submitted on 7/13/2006
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Hey well i got my belly button done three dayz ago and no it doesnt hurt. The clamp is the worst part and the clamp doesnt even hurt at all but i all depends on different people. But i was wondering what you clean it with because the guy who pierced mine didnt tell me what to do and i just wanted to leave so i didnt ask anything so i need to know can anyone help me?? plz
Me

 

Answer by kimberly
Submitted on 7/14/2006
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heyy guys i just got my belly button pierce yesterday and it did not hurt at all a shot hurts worse than this

 

Answer by NIKKI
Submitted on 7/18/2006
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GETTING YOUR BELLY PIERCED DOESNT HURT B/C
B4 THEY PIERCE IT THEY PUT A CLIP ON IT 2 CUT THE CIRCULATOIN OFF IN THAT AREA. SO WHEN THEY DO IT IT'LL BE NUMB SO ALL YOU'LL FEEL IS A LITTLE PRESSURE; BUT I PROMISE
THERE IS NO PINCH OR SHARP PAIN WHAT SO EVER.       NIKKI

                 2 ROXY13

 

Answer by alex
Submitted on 7/20/2006
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I'm 11 and iv had my belly button done im like really really skinny and no it dosent hurt its like a pinch really so if you want it dun U GO GIRL!!!!

 

Answer by helpp!
Submitted on 7/20/2006
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hey i am 14 years old and i really want to get my belly button pierced but my mom wont let me so i need some convincing reasons for why i should be allowed to get it!!

 

Answer by jessye
Submitted on 7/22/2006
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Hey,
My name Jessye and I went today to get my belly pierced and the guy said that i didn't have enough skin. I don't really know what he meant. Can someone e-mail me at jvitier@yahoo.com. I would love to get and answer thank you.
                         ~Jessye

 

Answer by emz
Submitted on 7/23/2006
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i would like 2 ask a question would it be dangerous coz i do gymnastics

 

Answer by emma x x
Submitted on 7/28/2006
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Hey im gonna have my belly button done in a couple of days and i have some questions
1.how much does it hurt
2.how do they pierce it
3.do you think 13 is to young
4.does your belly go all mingin

 

Answer by hopeicanhelp
Submitted on 8/4/2006
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Im 15, and i did think that it hurt to get my belly button pierced. The pain isnt unbarable, but you definetly know when it goes in and comes out. It barely hurts now and i got it pierced like 2 hours ago. Its definetly worth it.

 

Answer by Jess
Submitted on 8/5/2006
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I am gettin mine done tommorow, not that anyone has posted on this site in a while soo umm yay! I don't think it'll hurt, i've periced my lip before by myself.

 

Answer by turthbetold
Submitted on 8/5/2006
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If you are unsure about what to do to maintaine
a healthy belly button peircing dont reily on the internet the answers are not always right.
Make sure your going to a shop that is clean mabie ask someone you know that has it done, cleaness is extreamly important if you get an infection you may be dealing with bad health problems in the long run.

And as i was saying go to a clean shop ask a worker (experienced) what you need to do to have a healthy peircing and what you can and cannot do while it heals.

i'mgetting mine done and i have already been to the shop if your going to the beach anytime soon it wont be a good idea its like when u have a sore it will get moiste and soggey more likely to get an infection. Theirs also so much sand in the ocean that would be a diffentant way to get an infection.

Pools...the clorine will irate the peircing. to be on the safe side wait untill the pericing heals before swimming.

When you sweat that will also cause irration as well. If you work out after words make sure you clean your belly button well.

thats all my knowledge i really hope it helps
bellybutton pericings a totally worth it
Go for it,
but also be devoted to clean it so it
will be beautiful

 

Answer by gee
Submitted on 8/7/2006
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yea defonatly it is well safe i got mine done a year ago i had no problems from the start i can lift it up side down and spin round and everything( and i have a banana in) just as long as u clean it reguarly u will b fine.

 

Answer by zo
Submitted on 8/8/2006
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I got my belly button pierced just over 2 months ago. All they do is clamp the skin which is just like a hard pinch on the belly button. Then they might put a spray on it to numb it a bit, they then put the needle through and push the bar in. It doesn't hurt at all, its only a small pinch. Just after you get it done, you've got to move the bar so that it doesn't stick in one place and clean it 2-3 times a day. They will normally provide you with a cleaning solution called TDC which is really goo. For the first few days it stings to clean it, but after a while it doesn't hurt.
   In the bath it will just clean it, try to avoid getting shampoo and conditioner and bubble baths on it as it may sting, but mine didn't, it just depends on you. You must keep it clean otherwise it gets infected. Sometimes it may hurt a little bit but that could be that the bar is in an awkward position so just position it to how you want it to make you feel comfortable. At night its fine, you may b a bit weary of it at first but its fine, to be honest, it doesn't feel like anythings there really. DON'T change it for 3-6 months after getting it pierced, that can cause infections. So its up to you to make sure you look after it properly. Avoid too tight clothing cz that could make your body reject it.
        If your thinking of getting it done, make sure your going to look after it properly and you will be fine!

 

Answer by zo
Submitted on 8/8/2006
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I got my belly button pierced just over 2 months ago. All they do is clamp the skin which is just like a hard pinch on the belly button. Then they might put a spray on it to numb it a bit, they then put the needle through and push the bar in. It doesnt hurt at all, its only a small pinch. Just after you get it done, you've got to move the bar so that it doesnt stick in one place and clean it 2-3 times a day. They will normally provide you with a cleaning solution called TDC which is really good. For the first few days it stings to clean it, but after a while it doesnt hurt.
   In the bath it will just clean it, try to aviod gettin shampoo and conditioner and bubble baths on it as it may sting, but mine didnt, it just depends on you. You must keep it clean otherwise it gets infected. Sometimes it may hurt a little bit but that could be that the bar is in an orkward position so just position it to how you want it to make you feel comfortable. At night its fine, you may b a bit weary of it at first but its fine, to be honest, it doesnt feel like anythings there really. DON'T change it for 3-6 months after getting it pierced, that can cause infections. So its up to you to make sure you look after it porperly. Avoid too tight clothing cz that could make your body reject it.
        If your thinking of getting it done, make sure your going to look after it properly and you will be fine!

 

Answer by dont need one..
Submitted on 8/8/2006
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ok, i dont have myne done, alot of my friends doo. DONT GO IN THE POOL if u want one u gotta take thee responsibility to clean it alot && dont swim if u go in the pool it mite get infected.. im getting myne soon.. and alsoo i have sum friends that got in infected sed it hurt and have sum that say it didnt hurt at all and  it didnt get infectedd.. if ur gunna be a baby and say im sacred blah blah blah DONT GET IT!!!!

 

Answer by aimz
Submitted on 8/12/2006
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right... if you have any questions about getting your navel pierceed as me email or add on msn aimz1994@hotmail.com

 

Answer by Mizz_Jazzi202
Submitted on 8/14/2006
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I just go my belly pierced about 2 week ago it doesnt hurt at all I was like ur done for real when he finished. As for going swimming I would suggest u make sure u clean ur belly button wit sea salt and water before going and defintly after. Dont use Neosporin because ur belly is and open wound (duh)I also if your ring is sticking 2 ur skin just clean it with warm water and sea salt or betadine and if u have ecezeme like me I only get belly rings that dont contain nickel if u have any concern contact me at Banksmanning@verizon.net
or
www.myspace.com/Mizz_Jazzi202

 

Answer by 13aybbeegemz06
Submitted on 8/14/2006
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i had my bellybutton pierced a week ago an it doesnt hurt tha much. i have a little red round where the piercingis an a bit of crust a nthas it. jst make sure you clean it 3 times a day for 3 weeks, 2 times a day for 2 weeks an 1 times a day for 1 week an thn afta that lyk onli once every often untill competely healed which would be lyk 6 months 2 1 year. yopu will knw when its healed bcoz the reding will go. i hope i helped!xXx

 

Answer by Wazz
Submitted on 8/19/2006
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If you really wanted to know this stuff people, couldn't you ask someone who recently had their belly button pierced or look it up on the net? I mean you can find out lots of stuff just on a search engine. I agree that you can't find everything, but you can find out for instance how to clean it or if you can go in a pool, lake or pond...*calms down*

This is a GREAT site for info on piercings i.e. belly piercings. It gives lots of facts and good advice: www.youngwomenshealth.org/body-piercing.html

Be sure to listen to your piercer, they will give good info too on how to keep it clean and stuff. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

 

Answer by Alyssa
Submitted on 8/19/2006
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Hey yall i have my belly button pierced, some of u asked if it hurts...well it hurts duh but not so much where u will cry! haha, but a little reminder for those who are about to get theres done...DONT GET UP TOO FAST WHEN THEY ARE DONE PIERCING IT! i passed out becuase i was so nervous and when i got up too fast to look at it all the blood rushed to my head and well ...u know the rest..and cleaning it, is simple, its not as hard as some ppl make it out to be. and no u should not swim in anything or take baths until your peircing is completely healed! YES U CAN TAKE SHOWERS! but not baths because that is where bacteria sits then gets into your open wound and eventually becomes an infection!

 

Answer by orange_girl
Submitted on 8/25/2006
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ok y'all this is a answer how old do you have to be to get your belly button percied???????

 

Answer by Rach
Submitted on 8/27/2006
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Hey i'm 14 and just got permission to get my belly button pierced. I really wanna do it  because i think they're super cute. but i'm scared of it getting infected. How can I prevent that?

 

Answer by jess
Submitted on 9/2/2006
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heyy i'm13 and my friend and i are getting our bellybuttons done soon and we are very excited about it after reading all these i think i'mpretty sure i'llbe fine with keeping it clean and stuff i got my upper ear pierced three years ago and that didn't hurt at all i was wondering if n e one here has gotton their belly button and their upper ear pierced that could tell me of the difference of the pain i'mpretty good with needles so i think i should be fine but i still wanna know so if you could tell me the answer to this my email is hooraw_jessica@hotmail.com thx  

 

Answer by Megan Stacey And Georgia Shephard!
Submitted on 9/5/2006
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Heya People... Were 12 Nearly 13 Getting It done On Friday (2 Days) Were Really Excited... People Say It Hurts People Say It Doesnt... You Cant Really Really On Other People Because Every Ones Body Is Differnt... And Everybody Cope With Shock And Pain In Different Ways... All I Would Say IS Don't Worry About It Be Excited.. And If Something Does Happen Come Back And Ask For Help... Theres No Point Being Worried about Something You Not Sure You Should Be Worried About It He he Love Yo0 All x

 

Answer by Merissa
Submitted on 9/6/2006
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Hi i am 13 years old and i went to get my belly done and they told me to wait till i turn 14 because i am still growing and if i grow my belly can stretch and the belly ring will pop out and leave a stretch mark..
Question:
-Do you think i could still do it without any risks?

 

Answer by larisa
Submitted on 9/10/2006
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hey guys, I pierced my belly button about a year ago and I never had any problems with it until a month ago. the skin surface where I pierced it started getting really thin and reddish/purple. I didn't think anything of it I just started cleaning it twice a day so it could heal. but when I went swimming it ripped out all the way through my skin. I wanted to know if it will ever grow back and heal or if it will stay ripped open forever. And if so, what I have to do to let it close up. if you have any suggestions please mail me at larisa_91@hotmail.com

 

Answer by s.a.m.
Submitted on 9/14/2006
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this is like a way late response, but oh well. i saw a bunch of 13 yo's saying that they're getting their's done...i tried to get mine when i was 14 and none of the tattoo places would do it until i was 15. how did you guys do it?

 

Answer by krissii baby
Submitted on 9/17/2006
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I'm 13 and i here if i get it priced it will stretch and rip ...is that true ?? plz answer

 

Answer by rose
Submitted on 9/26/2006
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I'vehad my belly button pierced & it was totally fine and painless. i never even cleaned it when i should have & it heal perfectly

 

Answer by laydee-blingz
Submitted on 9/30/2006
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im gettin it dun behind my parents bak do u fink i can manage wivout dem noticin it??? is it easy to spot unda cloths thanx

 

Answer by Danielle
Submitted on 9/30/2006
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hey i have a question, all my family has been telling me that there is a chance that it could get so infected that i wont b able to have kids or something like that....i don't know how true it is. i really wanna know but I'm going on the 5th of October to get my belly button pierced and i really need to know before i go. please let me know if thats true or not. e mail me what u guys know about it. my e mail is danielle90@hotmail.com....title it belly button info
thanks Danielle

 

Answer by Blonde_babe
Submitted on 10/5/2006
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hiya im 13 and im going to get my belly button soon and appartnly you can die if it gets infected :(  and shes really worried me :( plzzzzz write bak

 

Answer by amanda jane
Submitted on 10/10/2006
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hiya i have been wanting my belly done since i was 11 but i wasnt allowed it done i was allowed by my mum but not by my dad (usual case) it is my birthday next month and my mum has been begging my dad to let me get it done but he keeps saying no they are disgusting he lets me get my ears done so why wont he let me get my belly done its not as if they are different the only difference between them is that it s a different place he said that i am not allowed mine done because they cause infections but my mum asked him last night.(we were sat in the lounge and my mum just blurted out let her get her belly button done its not your body so you wont have to see it will you not have to see it and he said fine then you can have it done and now i have it done it looks so cool so yes it is a good idea to have your belly button done mine took about 5 months to heal up but now it is perfectly fine xxx

 

Answer by sarah
Submitted on 10/10/2006
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hey
if i decide to take the ring out will i have a hole there and how long does it take to heal???
thanks

 

Answer by t~belly
Submitted on 10/13/2006
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no, it does not hurt.._really guys..not at all, unless you have really thick skin.

 

Answer by natalie
Submitted on 10/14/2006
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hi i got mine dont bout a moth ago and the skin has got a tiny bit smaller so i can see the bar not alot though its not red so it cant be rejeting can it coz i have been looking after it quite well i just wanna no if it is ok thx

 

Answer by kAt
Submitted on 10/15/2006
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Hi everyone, even though this is 2 years AFTER this convo ended, I just wanted to ask DOES IT LEAVE A SCAR? i have read all of the re: and no-one has answered that question. Im 13 and I really want it done, but, WILL IT LEAVE A SCAR?????????

 

Answer by nicky
Submitted on 10/17/2006
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hey ppl, just wana no if it can damage u to get ure belly pierced like can u get really sick from it apart from a simple infection?

 

Answer by DoraTheExplorer
Submitted on 10/20/2006
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ok i want to get my belly peiced but my mom wont let me till we know all the facts...some people told me that if you get it done it will infect to inside of you then when you get pregnant your baby will die because the belly botton is connected to the imbillicole cord...im 15 and wanted to know if this was true...answer please..or email me at g-unit_princess69@hotmail.com

 

Answer by kerrie-leigh
Submitted on 10/24/2006
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NO WAY DOS IT HURT!!

 

Answer by jp
Submitted on 10/26/2006
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hi i am getting mine done on my 18th birthday in 2 weeks i am so nervous thanks for all your help ill be sure to get sea salt! if you have any more info on it post it and ill be bak to find it thanks!

 

Answer by HIS WIFFEY
Submitted on 10/27/2006
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I GOT MINE DONE WHEN I WAS 14 YEARS OLD...IM NOW ABOUT TO BE 17 YEARS OLD ND MINE GOT RIPPED OUT LAST YEAR... NO IT DIDNT HURT BUT IT DID LEAVE A MARK.. IM GOIN TO GET MINE REDONE TODAY...

1. DONT TOUCH WITH DIRTY HANDS IT WILL CAUSE AN INFECTION
2. DO NOT TAKE DA RING OUT FOR ANY REASON FOR @ LEAST A MONTH..
3. DO NOT CHANGE IT FOR  @ LEAST A MONTH
I CHANGED MINE IN LIKE 2 WEEKS ND IT GOT INFECTED...

IF ANY QUESTIONS E-MAIL ME @ WIFFEY51806@YAHOO.COM

 

Answer by babieface
Submitted on 10/27/2006
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i dont have an answer i have a question i'll be 13 in december and my sister has her belly button pierced.. she told me it hurt more then her tattoo but i seriously doubt that because she just doesnt want me to get it done , so people who have it done does it hurt more than ur cartilage or nose? or ears because i really want it done and my parents are debating . well thanks for answering pleasee answdwer this real important . BYE

 

Answer by PinkPanther924
Submitted on 10/30/2006
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ok...to everyone saying to put neosporin on it and stuff..dont, soak your whole belly button area in sea salt twice a day and clean around the area after letting the steam get to it for a bout 5 minutes. Use dial antibacterial soap and make sure to get all the crust off the top of the ring. And whatever you do, DONT TOUCH IT

 

Answer by clare
Submitted on 11/5/2006
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hi.. im 15 years old and want to get my navel pierced, i read alot of stuff, but nothing came up about this..

I have 2 horses, and i was wondering if riding, working with them and being at the barn in general, will make it harder for it to heal, or will being there get it infected?  PLEASE REPLY ASAP!!!

 

Answer by Dionne wallace
Submitted on 11/8/2006
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Hi, i had my belly button pierced a few days ago, i was sooooooo worried and when i got into the room was shaking relly bad. but i didnt feel a thing. you have to make sure you clean it everyday to make sure it doesnt get infected and clean your hands with anti-bacterial soap before you touch it :).

 

Answer by BANKHHEAAADD!
Submitted on 11/12/2006
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So I've had mine done for a while now..And I'm just telling you that if your planing to get it done and you go to a parlor...Make sure they use needles and no piercing guns..Because with piercings come infections and needles can be cleaned...Easily

But guns are not sterile and cannot be sterlized...So no matter what your getting pierced besides your ears with a gun...Its a bad idea and if the place you choose uses them LEAVE...

 

Answer by em???
Submitted on 11/18/2006
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hi im 12 i hav herg if ur growing it leaves strech marks is dis tru?

 

Answer by LC
Submitted on 11/22/2006
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hey girls! i am 14 and i wanted to get my belly button peirced over christmas break b/c im in cheerleading and i think it would give it time to heal.. but i am scared to get it don because in high school cheerleading we practice everyday and have games 2x a week. so if its sore it will be unbearable for me b/c im a flyer and if they catch me then they may like hit it. PLEASEEEEE help me out.. im scared now b/c idk if a week will be enough time for it to heal..

 

Answer by rachel
Submitted on 11/24/2006
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hey ppl, im thinking bout gettin my belly button pierced but my mum's a bit unsure bout me getting it done im real upset cuz all my mates have theres done. the one problem is, dose it hurt when getting it pierced ? and is it ok to get in da bath to get a wash ? im only 12 and im frightened that if a get it done my hole will stretch and it will leave a scar do u think i shoud get it done when im a bit older ?. some of my friends say if u get sweat in da hole u get blood poisning is that true ? cheers guys ! plz answer da questions thanx x

 

Answer by Kendra
Submitted on 11/25/2006
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OK So I had my belly button pierced about 2 years ago. I had to take it out when i got my job. Now that I quit that job I was wanted to get it done again, but I have a big scar from when I had it the First time.
Is it going to hurt more because I have scar tissue?
email me and let me know!
iluvpinkaafe@aim.com

 

Answer by Nikki
Submitted on 11/25/2006
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heyyy guys! well i got my belly button wen i was 13 rite and everyfink was f9 and i decided to change my belly button bar after 6 months but i changed it 2 dis long dangly cheap 1 which i use 2 wear 4 days bcoz even tho it was reli bad 4 me, it sure did luk sexc but i payed the price 4 it l8r wen my body started to slowly reject the cheap metal, i new dis as my skin was itchy and red and crusty.. i no its sick and so eventually the skin wore away and i was left wit a small mark, and now after 4 months i got it re dun agen and it luks gr8! and ive apparently herd dat if u get ur belly button done after its bin rejected u have hardly any chance of your body rejecting it agen as the skin forms a hard barrier which im happy about! and so now i only wear gold belly bars as ive herd dey are the safest and personally i think dey luk the best, dey stand out alot more then silver and i always clean my belly bar with hot salty water about 4 times a week. you do this by boiling a coffee cups amount of water and then adding half a tea spoon of sea salt and then letting it cool slightly and then dabbing it with a cotton bud. i sumtymes even get a contact lense case and put the salty water into that and hold it up against my belly button for 10 mintues to properly clean it but im warning you please dont go OTT wit the cleaning! and please stick 2 the expensive belly button bars, if you wana wear the cheap pretty dangly 1s jus take it out as soon as u can and NEVER sleep wit the fake 1z in! just stick 2 gold or the otha gd 1s....

 

Answer by cheerbabe0912
Submitted on 11/30/2006
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I think that body piercing isn't meant for reasons like nipple piercing, God didn't make holes in our bodies when we were born. So why put em in there?

  If u have Questions or comments 4 me e-mail me @ atownbabe0912@yahoo.com. Thanks

 

Answer by nicky
Submitted on 12/1/2006
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i want my belly periced for my 11th bday
but my mum said NO

 

Answer by Mod
Submitted on 12/2/2006
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When is it safe to change my Belly Button ring?

 

Answer by Paige
Submitted on 12/5/2006
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Hey I'm 14 years old and Im planning on getting my belly button pierced. I read that Alex said if you excersice then you should clean your belly button religously, but I was just wonderng becuase I do gymnastics everyday and I am ussually wearing tight leotards if that would be unsafe. Should I wait until gymnastics season is over or is it ok for me to do it now?

 

Answer by lele
Submitted on 12/9/2006
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Hi GUYS!!!! uMMM... I'm 13 AND i WAS WONDERING IF THERE WERE CURRENTLY ANY LAWS PREVENTING ME FROM GETTING mine BECAUSE OF MY AGE! (HOPE NOT!) i HAVE A Serious PHOBIA OF NEEDLES BUT i ALREADY HAVE 6 PIERCINGS.... on a 1-10 scale how much does it hurt? If it gets infected do I need to see a doctor? and I heard that belly button rings can cause blood poisoning really easy, is this true? and what serious infections can I get from getting it pierced. Thanx SO much and I please respond a.s.a.p.

 

Answer by Helena
Submitted on 12/11/2006
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Listen, I have many friends that got their stomach pierced and I as well am getting it, You really can't ask anyone if It hurts because honestly everyone has differnt tolerances. No you shouldn't go swimming until it is healed It's common sense (Pools, lakes, ocean...etc.) Do have alot of bacteria in them. Yeah you will need to clean it alot, even if you do clean it alot there are slight chance of Infection still...Keep that in mind. I hope this helped someone out there.

 

Answer by mini mimi
Submitted on 12/20/2006
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ok...i would like to really pierce my belly button...when i told my friends at school...they said a whole bunch of bad stuff can happen.. like m intestines could get caught if someone pierses it too deep..or i wont be able to give birth when im older even if i do take it out!! its a bitt outragous...but i want to be safe!! so please someone answer me asap..!! thanx!! x0x

 

Answer by spaz
Submitted on 12/22/2006
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hi
i am 13. i have always wanted my belly button pierced but my mum nd dad said no.
1. how did u get ur parents to approve
2.what peircings are the best to start with
fnx
let me know by writing it on here plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!1

 

Answer by Melissa
Submitted on 12/23/2006
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My mom asked the doctor before she let me get my belly button pireced. The doctor said it was safe as long as you keep it clean and cleaned it like you were suposte to.

 

Answer by Ray Ray
Submitted on 12/26/2006
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Hello... Iam gettin my belly button periced TOMORROW!! Iam so excited... I know everyone is repeating there selfs but I can stand gettin the top of my ear periced and the bottoms without no pain it just hurt afterwards alittle bit... But my question is do you think I will be able to handle it because I heard it dont hurt.. But is it betta to stay relax i tease up during shots 2...But if you could add me at ladyrams14_09@hotmail.com and talk to me more about it plzzz

 

Answer by Samm
Submitted on 1/1/2007
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yeah umm Em 13 and i wanna get my belly button done im wondering if its good to get it done in the winter or another time? or w.e i really want to no all the details ive been researching for a while now but idont have enough details could anyone email like everything they know cause i would love to know everything sam-murray-15@hotmail.com

 

Answer by brittany
Submitted on 1/2/2007
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k so im thinking about getting it done, i have already gone with my friend to watch her get it done. but i know theres soo mann girls asking does it hurt, but i was wondering if it hurts less if you
1.Have a flat stomach
and once you get it done how long are you not suppose to play sports for?

 

Answer by Brooke
Submitted on 1/7/2007
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i just got my belly button done like a week and a half ago. of course yeah i was scared when the guy did it for me i stood up everyone always says "the clamp hurts more then the needle" no the clamp did not bother me. then the needle its so fast i barely had time to think about the pain it stings for a second but then when the earing in your fine. i would say it hurts more then day after you get it done. especially if you bump into something. and for everyone that keeps asking does it hurt? its sorta your decision people take pain different then others it didnt hurt me but thats how i think. i usually dont take pain well but this was really nothing. so people who keep asking if i hurts stop there are more then enough people who have told you alright thanks :]

 

Answer by tabatha
Submitted on 1/14/2007
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hey i just got my belly button done. its like a bee sting or a little worse. it can get infected if you dont wash it twice a day. if you mess with it between washing with clean or unclean hands you may infect it. you can change the ring after 2 or 3 months. it will totally  heal  within 4 to 6 months. you can tan for 2 weeks also.

 

Answer by Musicluver93
Submitted on 1/20/2007
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I had my navel pierced about two and a half weeks ago, I'm 13. People say the clamps hurt, they don't. Just remember to BREATHE. If you concentrate on breathing, or something you have to do, you barely feel the needle. Here's what I did: I said ow,ow,ow,crap,ow,ow. Say that VERY fast and you'll know how long the whole thing took. DO NOT REMOVE YOUR JEWELRY. Clean it three times a day with sea salt. Put Polysporin on the top and bottom whole and move it up and down. Soak in Epson salt baths 2x a week. Don't touch it and wear short shirts as much as possible. If it bleeds, just take a normal bath and it will flake away. Try and sleep on your back for the first two weeks or so. People say it hurts for like two days after you got it pierced. Honestly, after he told me "done" I didn't know it was there! I was walking around and stuff, forgot all about it. It only hurts if you bend. And then it's fine after two weeks! If you like the idea of navel piercing, GO FOR IT! It barely hurts and I suck with pain. It looks great, is virtually painless, and is worth cleaning! For more info or if you have more questions, e-mail me hopes.dreams.wishes.taviah_13@hotmail.com Happy Piercing!

 

Answer by someone
Submitted on 1/20/2007
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some people r so stupid claerly u can not go swimming in gross water and if u have questions look google  dont ask people in here u dont know they could lie and tell u it doesnt hurt but it could hurt like a b****
(and i am not saing it hurts i was useing an example) how do u know if u can trust someone in here or not u havent met them in person  p.s but it does sound like u can trust alex so i would ask her most of my questions

 

Answer by kelly
Submitted on 1/23/2007
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i had my belly button done yesterday,,it hurt for 2hrs afterwards n my tummy felt empty all night n i ate loads its a strange feeling but it was worth it ,,every1 has them done and they look great you can get so many belly bars now that r beautiful,,hope this has helped n not scared you off coz i m a realist good luck xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

Answer by minialex
Submitted on 1/23/2007
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i am 12 years old and i really want to get my belly button peirced but my parents wont let me what could i say to get them to get them to say yes?

 

Answer by Jessica
Submitted on 1/25/2007
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i got my belly button done like 2 weeks ago and i didnt feel a thing but when i got my eye brow done i passed out and i almost did when i got my belly button done but it didnt hurt at all.. but after like a hour it hurt alot to sit down and walk and bend over you just have to know if you want it bad enough to go threw the pain after. and it only stayed sore for like 2 days.

 

Answer by flower
Submitted on 1/26/2007
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I was wondering how old do u have to be to get it done?

 

Answer by maria
Submitted on 1/27/2007
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where are some places that are clean and safe to get your belly button pierced?

 

Answer by KooKoo
Submitted on 1/30/2007
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K i have one question. what is the worst infection that can happen? can it get so infected it will elave a scar or bum there for the rest of ur life?? let me know. luv ya!

 

Answer by ice_angel
Submitted on 2/1/2007
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me and my friend are getting our belly buttons periced on saturday and i only want to say one thing does it hurt like half of u r say it kill and da other half it say it dont evan hurt so wat one is true cause i need to know now ok 1st feb 2007

 

Answer by BROWN SUGA
Submitted on 2/4/2007
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WILL IT HURT WHEN YOU GET YOUR BELLY BUTTON PIERCED? I'M ONLY NERVOUS AT THAT PART, I DON'T WANT TO SCREAM OUT IN PAIN AND CRY. LOL

 

Answer by Jessica
Submitted on 2/8/2007
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Thank You , You all helped a lot  . I can't wait to get it done . Yay ! <-J-E-S-S-I-C-A->
( OH AND YOU SHOULDN'T BE GIVING YOUR E-MAIL OUT EVEN THOUGH I KNOW YOUR TRYING TO HELP )

 

Answer by Kayla1135
Submitted on 2/21/2007
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Im going to be 13 in a few weeks and I would love to get my belly button peirced but my dad says im not aloud and I dont see why im not aloud because I already have two holes in each ear and then I have one at the top of my right ear. Those didn't hurt me and none of them got infected. If anyone has any ideas on how to convince my dad to let me get my belly button peirced please submit something.

 

Answer by shordy_jordy
Submitted on 3/3/2007
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thanx everyone!! You've been an awsome help to me. i've got a really high pain threshold and you've convinced me that it probably wont hurt too much. Thanx for the sea-salt advice!!
jordi

 

Answer by pep393
Submitted on 3/11/2007
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ok i kno everyone's been asking if it hurts but my questions a little bit differnt? i'planning on getting my belly button pierced but should i have it done by a cosmetic surgeon or is it safe to just have it done in a common parlor? and when they pierce it is there a numbing shot or do they just stick a needle in it? one more question would sports have any effect on the piercing as far as pain or infection? o sry 1 more about how long should u wait after it's pierced to be in lakes or pools?

 

Answer by Shawna
Submitted on 3/14/2007
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hey...this is to anyone wondering about the piercing..well i got my belly button pierced about a week ago and its doing fine...its still a little soar but thats it..the actuall piercing doesnt really even hurt just try not to hit it or anything...also dont play with it or touch it alot until its healed...the only times you should be touching it is when you clean it which should b like 3 timesz a day..also dont swim with it atleast until its pretty much healed

 

Answer by Leslie
Submitted on 3/14/2007
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Hi guys.
i`m Leslie and I`m 15, my friend and I are geting our belly buttons pierced tomorrow at Apogee piercing in Ocean Beach CA, (I heard it`s one of the best places in San Diego to go) We`re both a little nervous but we think it will be fine. :D
I`m going to post how it went tomorrow so all of you know.

 

Answer by JC
Submitted on 3/19/2007
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hey I play sports and I am worried about getting my belly button peirced just incase i cant keep active...... how long is the average recovery time, or how long did it take before u guys could start playing sports?

 

Answer by Amy90
Submitted on 3/19/2007
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i want my belly button pierced but my mom is to scared to let me!

 

Answer by carlayyy
Submitted on 3/22/2007
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dudes seriously k im 13 but im really small and im skinny so whut if i like grow and will it rip outt cause like i got my upper ear peirced and for me iit dinnit hurt and they gave me nothing to not feel it plus needles/shots dont bug mee so whut will happen to me if i get it done cusase my mom said its alrighttttttt

 

Answer by SAM
Submitted on 3/30/2007
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h3ya.
My mam won't let me get mine pierced and she says that it isn't good and looks chavery, but i disagree and think it looks gorgeous and you people should get it done. If you get it done properly in a clean safe peircing studio, it will be really safe and wont be a problem. I am going to ask my mam to take me to the place they do it and get her to talk to them so she can see that it is safe.

 

Answer by rach
Submitted on 4/2/2007
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EVERYONE get it done it look lush and all your m8s will be jealous. don't mess around with it.it will make it red.

 

Answer by arianaaaa
Submitted on 4/2/2007
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i just got my belly button pierced last week and it hurtt SOOOOOOOO bad.. i dont know what everyone is talking about when they said it doesn't hurt, cause i felt like i was about to pass out.
DON'T GET IT DONEEE!

 

Answer by babyboo15
Submitted on 4/4/2007
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Yes , i have mine done and it didnt hurt. To feel what it is like my docter told me to pinch the skin between my thumb and pointer finger as hard as i can .

 

Answer by hot-hunni
Submitted on 4/5/2007
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i really want my belly button pierced but ive heard that if u r pregnant the hole expands can sum1 give me advice.Thankyou.

 

Answer by nicole
Submitted on 4/7/2007
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Thanx for posting all these questions up and answering them, i have been thinking about getting my belly button pierced for a while n this has helped
Thanx a bunch

 

Answer by nora
Submitted on 4/10/2007
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ok im getting mine done tomorrow
i dont know who is going to reply because this was from a year ago. but how long does it take to heal and how do you know if it is healed??

 

Answer by NikkI_BOO
Submitted on 4/19/2007
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I Got my belly button periced a month ago and to everyone who is asking if you can go into the pool or water,ETC

you cant foe 8-9 months

except showers

no it dosent hurt

But i do have a question

since im onley 13

can it get infected faster?

or strech out?
<33
Nikki_BOO

 

Answer by melizzle
Submitted on 4/19/2007
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hey... i know fricken like everyones been askin if you can get in pools or lakes after you get it done and i know the answer is pretty much no but what about hot tubs? they have different chemicals than pools so would they be alright? or no? i just got mine done yesterday and it hasn't hurt me one bit yet, its like its not even there

 

Answer by sue
Submitted on 4/20/2007
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Hree'sthe deal..
1. It will hurt while it's done, it will hurt after it's done.
2. Risks - regular infection from bacteria, allergic reaction to metel used, damage to nerves (lost feeling or chronic pain due to type of damage), contract a disease that can kill you, such as HIV, Hep C, etc., excessive bleeding, or the formation of keloid scares ( very thick, red, raised scares that never go away).

Also - if the place uses a piercing 'gun', run away - you CANNOT sterilize a gun and it should not be used for body piercing...

Now you know the facts...  Is it worth it...?  Think really hard about it...  remember that some decisions you make do not allow ' do overs '...!

 

Answer by ayo brittany
Submitted on 4/26/2007
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well actually i have a quetion my mom said i can get it done whens school is out which it almost is and my mom wants to know like everything about it she said and can affect your a baby or someting like that which i know it doesnt but she doesnt listen to me. so whats the best type of ring to use a barbell or a belly button ring.and what kind of metal should you use. i have a lot more questions but im not gonna waste my time writing them all down.
thanks

 

Answer by Nikki
Submitted on 5/1/2007
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well i haven't had it done yet but i would like to have it done!

 

Answer by mandykatelyn101
Submitted on 5/1/2007
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OK EVERYONE SAYS YOU CANT GO SWIMMING UNTIL IT HEALS BUT HOW LONG IS THAT.???

I AM PLANNING ON GETTING MY BELLY BUTTON PIERCED FOR MY 15TH BIRTHDAY WITH SOME FRIENDS (JUNE 14) WILL IT BE HEALED BY LETS SAY EARLY JULY- MID JULY???

E-MAIL ME YOUR RESPONSE

MANDYKATELYN@HOTMAIL.COM

USE BB PIERCING AS SUBJECT

THANKS xXx MANDA xXx

 

Answer by Stefff
Submitted on 5/16/2007
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um yea..its fine

 

Answer by dianne
Submitted on 5/23/2007
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i was wondering how long the peircing takes is it like a few seconds

 

Answer by sasha
Submitted on 5/28/2007
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hey guys, im 13 and im going to get mine pierced next weekend. im really scared about the infections. I dont care about the piercing, but can you get some serious ilnesses from the infection?? and also, im going to america with it after 2 weeks and can i swim in the ocean with it?

 

Answer by laura
Submitted on 6/2/2007
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wow this is interesting, no one has posted on this is 3 years!! 3 years is a long time, okay I'm done with that , but my friends bellybutton ring ripped out, and she wants to get it done again but she doesn't know if its safe, so should she?

 

Answer by Tasha
Submitted on 6/5/2007
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I got my belly button pierced when i was twelve. It doesn't really hurt alot, but its scary. I swam in a pool and went in the ocean the day after I got it done. I was okay. Clean it everyday, you should get a bottle of piercing cleaner from the place you got it done. Clean it two to three times a day.

 

Answer by Kaytie
Submitted on 6/9/2007
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OK, well... I have a question.. I live in Georgia.. and from what I understand.. you have to be 16 even with a parent.. is that true?
Or like is there a state close to Georgia that you don't have to be 16 (If that really is the law)?

 

Answer by loveu
Submitted on 6/10/2007
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Hey, i am 14 years old, and me and my friend want to get it done but we wanted to know what age would it be better 15 or 16? and what type of ring would be good for the first time?

 

Answer by jazz
Submitted on 6/13/2007
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Ok first off
you can go swimming if its like a private pool as long as it is properly chlorinated.

Alot of my friends don't have their pools chlorinated but instead have a salt mixture. This is fine as long as YOU CLAEAN IT PROPERLY AFTERWARDS!!!!

The ocean can actually promote healing. This would be the safest place to swim. You should probably still clean it afterwards though incase some sand or sunscreen got into it.

Good luck guys. I've been researching naval piercings for over a year and am going to get it done for my birthday.

 

Answer by jessica
Submitted on 6/20/2007
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hey my mom said i could get my belly button pitrced it i could prove to her that it is safe  
if somthing goese wrong could it pervent me from haveing kids?  how safe is i?

you can email me at jesse_jt_jess@hotmail.com

 

Answer by BriZhou <3
Submitted on 6/23/2007
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I have 2 questions, I'm 13 years old but i want to go my belly button periced when I'm alittle older but I'm
afraid that it's going 2 hurt really bad or something but my question is is it a good idea to get my belly button periced? and my other question is when I'm
older and I'm about 2 have a baby will it effect the child or me?

 

Answer by BriZhou <3
Submitted on 6/23/2007
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I have 2 questions, i'm13 years old but i want to go my belly button periced when i'malittle older but i'mafraid that it's going 2 hurt really bad or something but my question is is it a good idea to get my belly button periced? and my other question is when i'mold and i'mabout 2 have a baby will it effect the childen or me?

 

Answer by kkbird
Submitted on 6/27/2007
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HI, i got my belly button pierced almost a year ago..YOu could definatley feel the pain, but nothing terrible.  At first the ring was straight and nothing was wrong with it...About 1 month later it got a little ripped to one side (after swimming tho..i think it was still "moist")..this is when the problems began.  even tho i still washed it every day with antibaterial soap, i soon got crusty/red stuff on the top...pain after this was not bad..sometimes during sports tho, you could feel sharp pains. eventually residing.  Almost a year later i started to notice the ring loose, and almost "folding over".  There were no longer crusty puss..but just a red mark...sometimes for the pain i used peroxide (dont do this)..although it did help the pain, i think it ate away the skin that was holding my piercing into place.  i was changing one day when my belly button ring just came out..i was shocked! the skin around it was completley gone...
pros: the ring is very cute and great in the summer
Cons: usually will get infected (even tho i had 14k gold $200 ring in), hurts and is a nuisance in changing, sports and working out
you can always try getting it done...but if it falls out then you should know that your body is pushing out the ring on purpose and does not want to hold it in your body...dont try a 2nd time if your body pushes the ring out

 

Answer by betty
Submitted on 6/28/2007
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I GOT MINE DONE TWO DAYS AGO, IT DOESN'T REALLY HURT IT JUST A STING BUT IF THEY DO IT QUICKLY IT'LL BE DONE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. AND Y WOULD YOU WANNA GET YOUR BELLY BUTTON DONE... UR ONLY 13 CHILL OUT AN QUIT BEING FAST ASSES. NO YOU SHOULDN'T SWIM ITS COMMON SENSE.QUIT ASKING THE SAME QESTIONS. IF YOUR SCARED OF NEEDLES DON'T WATCH, LOOK AT A CLOCK OR SOMETHIN AN TAKE DEEP BREATHS. THE ONLY PART THAT WAS WORST WAS PUTTIN THE ACTUAL RING IN BUT IT HURT ZERO. AND THE ONLY SMART WAY FROM GETTIN IT INFECTED IS DON'T LET IT TOUCH ANYTHINKG U WOULDN'T PUT IN YOUR MOUTH, HANDS ETC. AND IF IT DOES CLEAN IT RIGHT AWAY

 

Answer by shabba
Submitted on 7/1/2007
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i think *sucks* is wrong, because i got my navel done last year when i was 12 and after 11 days i asked my peircer if i could go swimming and they said yes but clean it before and after going in the chlorine, and i did that and it was fyn, no infection no probz !
IF ANYONE ELSE NEEDS ADVICE ADD ME AND I WILL SEE IF I CAN HELP :) :)
gabrielleelliott@hotmail.com

 

Answer by book boo
Submitted on 7/3/2007
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does it hurt?

 

Answer by Brooke
Submitted on 7/4/2007
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i just got my belly button percid about 4 days ago and the perciere put a hoop it instead of a barbell and the hoop is laying from one side instead of up if any 1 knows anything about belly buttons please email me at xobellabratox@yahoo.com thanks brooke

 

Answer by cutiepiexx
Submitted on 7/6/2007
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im getting my belly peirced on wednesday (11/07/07) which is my birhtday. I am a little scared but nothing bad but i have 1 question: Do they numb your belly b4 they pierce it ? sum1 answer this a.s.a.p !!
thx xx

 

Answer by Rachelle
Submitted on 7/9/2007
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WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SEA SALT AND WHERE CAN YOU GET IT

 

Answer by Sian
Submitted on 7/13/2007
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Hi..i know everyone is getting sick of the same questions over nd over again, but when you get your belly done, what exactly happens?
If anyone could answer my question then it would be much appreciated!!!
Thank you..xxx

 

Answer by jeannie
Submitted on 7/19/2007
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ok everybodys saying u shouldnt swim until its healed butt how long does it take to heal?

 

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