Question Posted Wednesday February 4 2009, 4:48 pm
i've always always wanted to get my belly button pierced but have been so afraid of it hurting and not being able to play sports and stuff. i play softball so would it get in the way at all? and does it hurt? my stomach isn't bad but its not perfectly flat either..so would it still look good? and is there anything else i need to know? thankss
Additional info, added Wednesday February 4 2009, 4:49 pm: oh and do you need to have a parent with you if you're 16? or just someone over 18?. Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? kerry_jeanne answered Thursday February 5 2009, 6:25 pm: First off, yes you need parent consent if you are under the age of 18. For me, it didn't hurt at all and I have a very low pain tolerance. The needle went in and out in half a second and it was done and over with. It's sore for about 2 weeks, and takes about 3-6 months to heal; so with that you need to leave the belly button ring you got it pierced with in until it is fully healed - as it can cause a major infection if you don't. Good Luck! [ kerry_jeanne's advice column | Ask kerry_jeanne A Question ]
I_Came_I_Saw_I_Conquered answered Thursday February 5 2009, 3:05 pm: It's painful at first, Also, The belly botton is a great place to get infections yet alone swelling.
Jellybeansandtinkerbell answered Thursday February 5 2009, 3:40 am: To get your belly button peirced you have to a body shop, and you have to be 18, if not you have to have a legal gardian sign your paperwork.
i do not suggest doing it yourself, the flesh of your bellybutton is very sensitive and can get infected really easily.
Insted I would wait 2 years, peirsed bellys are so sexy in college you'd have TONS O' FUN.
If you really want some type of decoration I suggest getting a sticker in any shape you want and sticking it near your bellybutton and getting a tan. Obviously the sticker will make a cute little design, and guys just love it!
If you happen to do it yourself, or get a friend to help you, Please keep your new peirseing clean, clean it twice a day with an alcohol or sailine solution. and when or if you do it make sure the needle you use is also sanitized in a saline or alcohol based solution. and also numb the area with ice.
And if you think is doesn't look good its easy to always take it out and let it heal, you still need to keep it clean so it doesn't scar or get infected, but fortunatly peirseings are temporary.
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