It seems that most recently, the average citizen of our country, any objects inserted into the punctured skin, caused associations with wild tribes of aborigines.
However, time, as always, makes its corrections, and now it was strange not the presence, but the absence of holes with trinkets stuck in them in the navel, nose or eyebrows.
Why do people do belly button piercings? The reviews confirm that the popularity of such a form of avant-garde art as body art is associated with three tasks:
- expression of teenage protest;
- demonstration of belonging to a certain current;
- increase in sex appeal.
Where did he come from, this piercing?
The custom of inserting jewelry into the punctures of the skin existed in ancient Egypt. Although most often, speaking of piercings, we recall the appearance of representatives of African tribes.
It is known that such a tradition is connected with totem cults. One version says that disfigurement of female faces with holes was carried out with the aim of rejecting them in the eyes of slave traders.
One way or another, but in Russian chronicles the first mention of piercing is connected with the name of Prince Igor, who wore a large earring in his ear. Other people did it, regardless of gender and age. The fashion for piercing the body either left, then returned again.
At the moment, we are witnessing another surge in interest in this type of exterior decoration.
How do navel piercings do?
The procedure is performed under sterile conditions. The master works in surgical gloves, the operation is accompanied by local anesthesia.
The marker marks the puncture points in the upper part of the navel (there are fewer blood vessels). The work area, tools and hands are disinfected, the sterile needle is lubricated with petroleum jelly. Tweezers pinch the skin to reduce the flow of blood to the site of surgery.
Only special laser sharpening needles are suitable for navel piercing. The reviews leave no doubt: these tools are so sharp that they do not damage the fabric, but seem to push them apart, which can not be said about pistols.
In addition, this instrument can be sterilized at high temperatures. The needle is inserted into the plastic tip, and only its tip is visible from the outside. With its help, the cracked skin is punctured with a sharp movement, after which the tool is removed, and only the plastic cap remains in the wound.
It creates a hole sufficient to thread the ring. After this, the cap is removed, and the ring, lubricated with petroleum jelly, remains in the skin. Then it closes, the wound is treated with cotton wool with a disinfectant solution. After the procedure, it is usually recommended to lie down for two hours.
Do you need it?
Surely each of us has a lot of friends who have already done their belly button piercings. Reviews, consequences and care - they are ready to provide all this information to you. Listen to their advice carefully and take into account some circumstances:
- The piercing procedure is contraindicated when an inflammatory process, a cold or an exacerbation of a chronic disease develops in the body.
- Piercing is not recommended for people involved in active sports. The fact is that a lot of sweat accumulates in the navel area, and this can cause severe irritation after surgery.
- The habit of wearing tight-fitting clothes can seriously inhibit the healing process of a puncture, since friction will create irritation with infection.
- Piercing is not recommended for overweight people, as fat folds lead to the formation of sweat in the injured area, creating a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria.
- An overly convex navel or protruding belly can make the appearance of the piercing unaesthetic. It’s worth thinking about.
- You must be able to spend 15 minutes twice a day for hygienic cleaning procedures and another 10 minutes to soak the piercing in saline. Such a regime will last 3-4 months; for some, adhering to it is difficult.
Pregnancy and piercing
Many women are interested in whether navel piercing can affect a baby's bearing. The reviews are unambiguous: at the beginning of pregnancy, this type of jewelry is not an obstacle. But as the abdomen grows, the appearance of stretch marks is often observed, the puncture can increase in volume and become inflamed.
In some cases, scars even occur. Together with a growing belly, the navel protrudes outward, the earring clings to clothes, causing pain, and sometimes irritation and even tears.
For this reason, it is better to refuse to wear trinkets on the navel for the period of bearing the baby, and instead of decorating, insert a silk thread into the channel so that it does not overgrow.
If precautionary measures were not taken and scars still formed, they can be removed using laser resurfacing in a medical facility.
To reduce the likelihood of defects on the skin, it is recommended to apply a special cream from stretch marks or fatty oil to the puncture site. It is especially risky to do piercing shortly before pregnancy (less than 1-1.5 years).
Possible negative consequences
Practice shows that the effects of piercing are not favorable in all cases. The reviews of those who underwent the puncture procedure indicate the need to observe some conditions in order to avoid problems:
- Do not touch inserted clothing with tight-fitting clothing. This often leads to trauma to the wound, infection and the occurrence of the inflammatory process. Such a risk always exists, but it is especially great until the wound is completely healed.
- If the puncture is not done deep enough or the decoration is incorrectly selected, even rejection may occur. This usually occurs 10-15 days after surgery. With a wrong puncture, the earring rises and as if is pushed out, rising above the skin. It causes discomfort and even pain.
- One of the most common complications of piercing - inflammation - can occur as a result of bathing (getting water), maceration of clothes, touching dirty hands, etc. This complication is best eliminated under the guidance of a specialist.
- If the inflammation cannot be cured in a week, then the decoration will have to be removed, the puncture healed, and the whole operation repeated. Otherwise, deformation of the channel is possible, and this complication negatively affects the navel.
Keep in mind that if initially flaws are noticeable in a fresh puncture, then you can remake it without any problems. If a lot of time has passed, and the wound has healed, then to perform a repeated piercing, you must first completely heal the existing channel.
In addition, remember that piercing after 40-45 years has its own characteristics. Skin that has lost elasticity is easier to pierce than stretched youthful skin. And the decoration will be much better kept in its natural position. However, the healing process is slower with age, so it is desirable that a specialist for the procedure was selected highly professional.
Care for the puncture site
Due to contaminated tap water, poor-quality jewelry, sweat getting on the wound and irritation of her clothes, healing the navel sometimes takes from one to two years! To speed up this process, it is recommended:
- Take zinc in an amount of 50 to 100 milligrams and vitamin C at least 500 milligrams per day. In no case should you remove the jewelry from an unhealed wound.
- Rinse the puncture at least twice a day, disinfect it and do not touch it with dirty hands.
Belly button piercing. Reviews of men
The opinions of the stronger sex regarding this type of body decoration are mixed. Of course, no one has done research on this topic, however, from the reviews on the forums it follows that the attitude towards female piercings is more favorable, although there are still less than 50% of positive reviews.
But what about the stronger sex does navel piercing? The reviews of men are often negative due to suspicions of gay orientation of the owners of such a “beauty”.
Proponents of adorning themselves by deforming the body call their opponents "Stalinists," incapable of creativity. Passions boil, but the truth, as always, is far from extremes.
“You can be an efficient person and think about the beauty of nails,” the poet once said, and it’s hard to disagree with him. Someone has a piercing, someone doesn’t. Someone considers this a manifestation of freedom and individuality, but for some it is squalor.
So is it worth doing navel piercing? The pros and cons should be carefully weighed before the procedure. Appearance should express the internal content, but each has its own. It is important to understand that reviews of navel piercing in men will most likely be negative.
A bit of history
Today, this type of decoration of one's own body has become a predominantly female hobby. But it was not always so. During the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, priests inserted jewelry into their bodies. At the same time, navel piercing meant that the man had special privileges.
The navel ring in ancient Egypt was a privilege of the nobility class. By the way, the same can be said of Roman centurions. Caesar's bodyguard did a nipple piercing, and this was what distinguished them from the rest of the guards.
Moreover, this decoration also had an applied purpose - capes were attached to rings worn in punctured nipples.
Which earrings should I prefer?
It is very important to choose the right material for the jewelry that you use when doing the piercing. Customer reviews suggest that cheap alloys often cause allergies and inhibit wound healing.
The safest consider earrings made of Teflon or PTFE. These substances are used in surgery, they are soft, elastic.
Silver products are often oxidized by contact with the skin and cause irritation even after wound healing. This is true for pierced ears. Gold jewelry is safer, but only if their sample is not less than the 585th.
If a piercing specialist offers you a surgical steel earring, then his skill level should be in doubt. Jewelry made from this alloy releases hazardous components. They can cause not only allergies, but even pigmentation and scars, not to mention that it will take a very long time to heal such an injured puncture.
How to choose a salon?
Piercing is not a very expensive service. In Moscow, the price of it ranges from 1.5 to 3 thousand rubles. Having bought a local newspaper, you will surely see a lot of ads on this topic: piercings, navel punctures, discounts, reviews and beauty salons.
First of all, you should think about your health and try to choose a good salon:
- A trustworthy institution can be considered one in which a written permission from the parents to conduct the procedure will be required from a minor client. This moment is important, he talks about the level of professionals who value their reputation.
- A good salon must be licensed, and a master must have a doctor or piercer diploma.
- Make sure the instruments used are sterile.
- The specialist conducting the procedure should be available at any time for consultations in case of complications in the postoperative period.
- Run out of the salon where they offer a puncture from a pistol.
Listen to the tips in this article and make yourself a beautiful belly button piercing. Reviews of friends will certainly cheer you up!