I got my belly pierced a week ago, finally, for my 18th b-day. I wanted it for years, but couldnt convince my parents, so i had given up. I realized i was gonna turn 18 soon and i started to really want it, so i began talking to my parents about it again. My mom liked the idea since her sister(my aunt)convinced her, cuz her daughter(my cousin)has it done, but my dad said "absolutely not". I told my dad i wanted to speak to him face to face. I told him to just hear me out, think about it for a while, and respond to me later. I explained to him that i really wanted that as my 18 bday gift, and that when i turn 18 i could just go get it myself since at that age i dont need my parents consent, & w/o him finding out, cuz its so small and unnoticable, but that i felt better having his approval cuz i respected him. i told him that it was just a small decoration, just like an earing, that it was not a big deal, but it meant a lot to me. i told him that that was the only piercing or thing i would ever do cuz i thought any others were discusting (to agree w/ him). i also added that it was not like a tattoo, which would stay on forever, i could just take out the piercing when i grew out of this stage and it would close and thats it. i emphasized that this was just a stage, to let me live it, i'm not doing anything bad, it was a fun, cute and safe way to enjoy my age. i had researched places, and found a perfect, sterile place in miami, fl. called "marked for life". i wrote down the address and phone # and gave it to him and told him he could call if he had any questions, and that it was a totally sterile, safe place that my friends had done it in. i also told him that i was a good daughter, i did everything i was supposed to, i was responsible, and i got good grades in school so i thought i would deserve this as my gift. i said several other things to convince him, and told him he could talk to my mom about it, and that she agreed on me having it done, that she liked it. Then, i told him not to answer me, to think about it reasonably, and let me know later. i gave him a kiss on the cheek, and told him thanx for listening. From that point, my mom began talking to him, trying to convince him, until finally, she did! i was soooo excited, finally, i was gonna do it!! Now, i was extremelyyyy scared, cuz i am a lil chicken, i'm terrified of needles, and cant take pain at all. But i had gone this far and wanted it sooo bad, there was no way i would change my mind. i finally went w/ my mom & my bf. now the big question- did it hurt? honestly, IT DID NOT HURT AT ALL!!! i was amazed, it was super fast, and all i felt was a lil pinch for a second, and it was over. i said "that's it??" i got a tiny bit dizzy for a few minutes, but that was all, it didnt even hurt after or when i cleaned it.i cant believe i was so scared over this. Getting a shot, which is what im terrified of, hurts more. My advice:
-dont get it done too young cuz your skin can stretch since youre still growing
-do not do it yourself, it may seem simple, but it takes a professional who's studied this
-make sure the place is clean, sterile
-eat a good meal before you go
-go with your bf or friend, to hold theyre hand & have them support u, as i did
-talk to the piercer while getting it done, & think of those cute lil belly rings u'll be able to wear soon
-clean it w/ mild antibacterial liquid soap, like dial, and an excellent sea salt spray that helps it heal quick & good called "h2ocean"- it is awesome- go to (www.h2ocean.com)
-dont take it out, dont touch it, unless cleaning it, during initial healing time
-drink vitamins(zinc, vitamin C) to help heal quicker
-go to www.safepiercing.com, for the best info on aftercare
-go for it, enjoy it, it is definitely sooooo worth it, just do it already, you'll love it!!!
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