Can I use a regular sewing needle? No. It will be hard to get the jewelry through the piercing since its not hollow and will not give a clean, straight hole when you pierce it. It also increases you chance of infection, even if you sterilize it.
Also know, what size needle do you pierce a belly button with?
Professional belly piercings are performed in a standard 14g (gauge width) and pierced to fit the standard size 10mm (3/8)and 11mm (7/16) belly rings.
Also to know is, does piercing your belly button hurt?
Pain and Healing Time
Although you may think a belly button piercing wouldn’t hurt that much due to being on your stomach, it will hurt slightly—just like any other piercing. Because the skin on your stomach is fleshy, it’s true that you can probably expect it to be less painful than some sort of cartilage piercing.
How can I pierce my own belly button?
Do you need a flat stomach for a belly button piercing?
Many piercers don’t recommend a flat stomach for a belly button piercing because a belly button piercing feels very tight on a flat stomach. On the other hand, If you have a fat and soft stomach then it totally fine, even you will feel very comfortable with a fat stomach.
What belly button ring do you start with?
The most common initial jewelry choice for a navel piercing is a curved barbell, sometimes known as a “bananabell” because of its shape. Master piercer Elayne Angel says, “If your abdomen is relatively flat or your navel is not deep, bar-style jewelry is the best.”
How do I know my belly ring size?
To find the size of your curved barbell you need to measure the inner length between the two balls (or jewels) in a straight line. As previously indicated, the barbell length will be between 6mm(1/4inch) to 12mm(1/2inch). 10mm(3/8inch) remains the most common barbell length for a belly button piercing.
What happens if your belly button bar is too short?
If you were pierced with a bar that’s too short don’t go back there! A good piercer knows better then that! Don’t use cheap jewelery, it will end up costing you more in the end. Get a good quality bar that’s longer then what you ultimately want.
Can I put a 14g in a 16g piercing?
14g jewelry is larger than 16g jewelry, but you might be able to fit it. Yes, you can stretch you piercing to a 14g just make sure that the jewelry that you’re buying is suitable for a freshly stretching piercing.
Do I need a longer belly bar?
The Length of the bar is typically 7/16″, it is a little long to accommodate for any swelling, drainage, and healing. The navel piercing takes 6 – 8 months to heal, and the barbell should be left in for this time period. A professional Piercer can assess the piercing to determine if you need a shorter barbell.
Can you hit a nerve piercing your belly button?
In some cases, navel piercing can injure the nerves beneath the belly button, resulting in numbness of the area.
What can you not do after getting your bellybutton pierced?
During the healing process, you should do the following:
- Avoid hot tubs, pools, and lakes. Your wound can come into contact with bacteria in the water.
- Opt for clean, loose-fitting clothing. Tight garments can irritate the area and trap bacteria.
- Protect the piercing. …
- Avoid the sun to prevent sunburns.
Can you wear high waisted pants with a belly button piercing?
It is recommended that you do not wear high waisted jeans to your piercing appointment. Unless you pull them down to a degree, they’ll obstruct the piercing site. After you have your belly button pierced, high waisted jeans would compress the new, sore site and potentially snag your jewelry.
