VoiceofReason answered Thursday May 12 2011, 9:26 pm: Not getting a belly piercing isn't going to have any effect on your life and getting one isn't going to make you cuter. Have a sense of proportion. Don't stew over trivialities.
rhiannon97 answered Sunday May 8 2011, 3:54 pm: You should have not pierced your belly button with out your mother's permission. It can get seriously infected. You need to let her know what has happened, and she might be angry with you now but you know that it could save you from about four operations on your stomach.
If you are too scared to tell your mum, contact a local GP (doctor) and make sure that you give them ALL the details.
Teza answered Saturday May 7 2011, 2:13 am: I really hope you didn't pierce it yourself, because that would be a really stupid idea. If you have no money, then you're screwed and it will probably close up, so you pierced it for no reason. You shouldn't of went behind your mother's back. Anyway, start saving any money you get if you really want that belly button piercing because it's the coolest thing to have right now and everyone is doing it :) [ Teza's advice column | Ask Teza A Question ]
WingYan answered Friday May 6 2011, 7:24 pm: Well you may be angry with your mother but the fact that you got it pierced behind her back - by yourself, no less - shows that your mothers judgment and decision was clearly the right one.
The fact that you completely disrespected your mothers decision shows that you're not mature enough to be making such decisions. Theres an age set by the law for a good reason.
You went behind your mothers back and because of this i doubt your mum will trust you and the less likely she'll let you get anything else done in the near future. In respecting your mothers decision youre showing respect in her decision and maturity.
Piercing yourself is very dangerous. You need sterile piercing equipment and environment. Not doing so makes you significantly more susceptible to infection and your body rejecting the piercing.
Positioning of the piercing is very important. Not everyone can get their navel pierced and it must be placed in a specific area.
The gauge of the needle that professionals use varies and there will be a specific gauge for a navel piercing so that the bars and rings will fit.
These reasons and many more are important reasons as to why one should NEVER attempt to pierce oneself. I strongly suggest you let the piercing heal and clean it daily with a solution of seven parts water (pre boiled) to one part salt. If it gets swollen, red, inflamed or any other sign of infection shows, arrange an appointment with your GP immediately.
Next time listen to your mother. Whether you believe it or not, and whether you agree or not with her decisions, she does know best. And this situation is an exceptional example of that.
I suggest you come clean with your mum in case you DO need medical attention and start earning back your mums trust. [ WingYan's advice column | Ask WingYan A Question ]
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