It seems that quite recently, for the average inhabitant of our country, any objects inserted into pierced skin evoked associations with wild tribes of aborigines.
However, time, as always, makes its own corrections, and now it has become strange not the presence, but the absence of holes with trinkets stuck in them in the navel, nose or eyebrows.
Why do people get navel piercings? Reviews confirm that the popularity of this form of avant-garde art as body art is associated with the solution of three problems:
- teen protest expression;
- demonstration of belonging to some current;
- increased sex appeal.
Where did this piercing come from?
The custom to insert jewelry into punctures of the skin existed in ancient Egypt. Although most often, speaking of piercing, we recall the appearance of representatives of African tribes.
It is known about the connection of such a tradition with totem cults. One of the versions tells that the disfigurement of women's faces with holes was carried out in order to reject them in the eyes of slave traders.
One way or another, but in Russian chronicles the first mention of piercing is associated with the name of Prince Igor,wearing a large earring. Other people did this, regardless of gender and age. The fashion for piercing the body either went away or returned again.
At the moment we are seeing another surge of interest in this type of decoration.
How is a belly button pierced?
The procedure is performed under sterile conditions. The master works in surgical gloves, the operation is accompanied by local anesthesia.
Puncture points are marked with a marker in the upper part of the navel (there are fewer blood vessels). The working area, tools and hands are disinfected, the sterile needle is lubricated with Vaseline. The skin is pinched with tweezers to reduce blood flow to the operation site.
Only special laser-cut needles are suitable for navel piercings. Reviews leave no doubt: these tools are so sharp that they do not damage tissues, but seem to push them apart, which cannot be said about pistols.
In addition, this tool can be sterilized at high temperatures. The needle is inserted into a plastic tip, and only its tip is visible from the outside. With its help, the pinched skin is pierced with a sharp movement, after which the tool is removed, and only a plastic cap remains in the wound.
It creates a hole large enough to thread a ring through. After that, the cap is removed, and the Vaseline-lubricated ring 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.
Is it necessaryyou?
Surely each of us has a lot of friends who have already done a navel piercing. Reviews, consequences and care - they are ready to provide you with all this information. Listen to their advice carefully and consider some circumstances:
- The piercing procedure is contraindicated when an inflammatory process develops in the body, a cold or an exacerbation of a chronic disease.
- 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 provoke severe irritation after the operation.
- The habit of wearing tight-fitting clothes can seriously slow down the healing process of a puncture, as friction will create irritation with infection.
- Piercing is not recommended for overweight people, as fatty folds lead to the formation of sweat in the injured area, creating a favorable environment for the reproduction of bacteria.
- A belly button that is too prominent or a protruding belly can make the piercing look unaesthetic. It's something to think about.
- You need to be able to spend 15 minutes twice a day for hygienic cleaning procedures and another 10 minutes for soaking the piercing in saline. This regime will be maintained for 3-4 months, for some it is difficult to comply with it.
Pregnancy and piercing
Many women are interested in whether a navel piercing can affect the bearing of a baby. The reviews are unambiguous: at the beginning of pregnancy, this type of decoration is not a hindrance. But onas the abdomen grows, stretch marks often appear, the puncture may increase in volume and become inflamed.
Scars even appear in some cases. Along with the 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 while carrying a baby, and instead of decorating, insert a silk thread into the canal so that it does not become overgrown.
If precautions were not taken and scars still formed, they can be removed with laser resurfacing in a medical facility.
To reduce the likelihood of defects on the skin, it is recommended to apply a special anti-stretch mark cream or fatty oil to the puncture sites. It is especially risky to get pierced shortly before pregnancy (less than 1-1.5 years).
Possible negative consequences
Practice shows that the consequences of piercing are not favorable in all cases. Feedback from those who underwent the puncture procedure indicates the need to comply with certain conditions in order to avoid problems:
- Do not touch the inserted jewelry with tight-fitting clothing. This often leads to injury to the wound, infection and the occurrence of an inflammatory process. Such a risk always exists, but it is especially great until the wound is completely healed.
- If the puncture is not deep enough or the jewelry is incorrectly selected, even rejection may occur. This usually happens within 10-15 days.after operation. With an incorrectly made puncture, the earring rises and seems to be pushed out, rising above the skin. This causes discomfort and even pain.
- One of the common complications of piercing - inflammation - can occur as a result of bathing (water ingress), maceration of clothing, touching dirty hands, etc. This complication is best treated under the guidance of a specialist.
- If it is not possible to cure the inflammation in a week, then the jewelry will have to be removed, the puncture will be overgrown, and the whole operation will have to be repeated. Otherwise, deformation of the canal is possible, and this complication negatively affects the navel.
Keep in mind that if flaws are initially noticeable in a fresh puncture, then you can redo it without any problems. If a lot of time has passed, and the wound has healed, then to perform a second piercing, you must first completely overgrow the existing channel.
Besides, remember that piercing after 40-45 years has its own characteristics. Skin that has lost elasticity is easier to pierce than tight, young skin. Yes, and the decoration will be much better to stay in a natural position. However, healing processes are slower with age, so it is desirable that a highly professional specialist be selected for the procedure.
Puncture site care
Due to contaminated tap water, poor quality jewelry, sweat on the wound and irritation from her clothes, it sometimes takes a year to two years for the navel to heal! To speed up this process it is recommended:
- Take 50 to 100 milligrams of zinc and at least 500 milligrams of vitamin C daily. 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 representatives of the stronger sex about this type of body decoration are ambiguous. Of course, no one has done research on this topic, but from the reviews on the forums it follows that the attitude towards female piercing is more favorable, although positive reviews are still less than 50%.
And what about when the representative of the stronger sex does a navel piercing? Men's reviews are often negative due to suspicions of the unconventional orientation of the owners of such "beauty".
Supporters of decorating themselves, deforming the body, call their opponents "Stalinists", incapable of creativity. Passions run high, but the truth, as always, is far from extreme.
“You can be a smart person and think about the beauty of your nails,” the poet once said, and it’s hard to disagree with him. Some people get pierced, some don't. Someone considers this a manifestation of freedom and individuality, but for someone it is squalor.
So is it worth getting a navel piercing? The pros and cons must be carefully weighed before the procedure. The appearance should express the inner content, and each has its own. At the same time, it is important to understand that reviews about navel piercing in men will most likely be negative.
A bit of history
Today, this kind of decorating 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 the body. At the same time, a navel piercing meant that a man had special privileges.
A navel ring in ancient Egypt was a privilege of the nobility. By the way, the same can be said about the Roman centurions. Caesar's bodyguards pierced their nipples, and that's what made them stand out from the rest of the guards.
Moreover, this decoration also had an applied purpose - capes were attached to the rings worn in pierced nipples.
Which earrings do you prefer?
It is very important to choose the right material for the jewelry you use when making a piercing. Customer reviews say that cheap alloys often cause allergies, inhibit wound healing.
Earrings made of Teflon or PTFE are considered the safest. These substances are used in surgery, they are soft, elastic.
Silver products often oxidize when in contact with the skin and cause irritation even after the wound has healed. This is also true for pierced ears. Gold jewelry is safer, but only if it is at least 585 fine.
If a piercer offers you a surgical steel earring, then his skill level should be questionable. Jewelry made from this alloy releases hazardous components. They can cause not only allergies, but even pigmentation and scarring, not to mentionthat such an injured puncture will take a very long time to heal.
How to choose a salon?
Piercing is not a very expensive service. In Moscow, the price for it ranges from 1.5 to 3 thousand rubles. If you buy a local newspaper, you will surely see a lot of ads on this topic: piercing, navel piercing, discounts, reviews and beauty salons.
First of all, you should think about your he alth and try to choose a good salon:
- A credible institution can be considered one in which a minor client will be required to give written permission from their parents for the procedure. This moment is important, it speaks of the level of professionals who value their reputation.
- A good salon should be licensed, and the master should have a diploma of a doctor or piercer.
- Make sure the instruments you use are sterile.
- The specialist performing the procedure should be available at all times for consultation in case of complications in the postoperative period.
- Run from the salon where they offer a puncture from a pistol.
Heed the tips in this article and get yourself a beautiful navel piercing. Reviews from friends will certainly cheer you up!
