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Can I change my belly ring after 3 weeks?

By Laura S. Harris
May 13, 2021

You can change it earlier (from around 4 weeks would be the recommended minimum) as long as you keep following your aftercare routine and make sure that the new belly ring or bar is sterilised before you insert it into the piercing.

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.

When should I start cleaning my belly button piercing?

Belly button piercings can take months to heal, and in some cases, it can even take a full year. If your belly button piercing appears to be healing well and shows no signs of complications, you should continue to clean it for about four weeks.

How fast does your belly button piercing close up?

Fresh belly piercings tend to close quickly. If you've had one for years, it can close in a few weeks, but for some people it can take longer. Make sure you clean the area regularly until it's fully healed. If you want to keep your piercing for the long term, put jewelry in it all the time.

How can I make my belly piercing heal faster?

Experts recommend cleaning a piercing no more than twice each day. Use a saltwater mixture (1/2 teaspoon sea salt per 1 cup of water) to help remove any dried healing secretions followed by a gentle, mild antibacterial soap and water cleansing. You could also use either one of these cleansing methods alone.

How do I know when my navel piercing is healed?

After 4 to 6 weeks, the skin around the piercing should be the same color as the rest of the skin on your belly. This is a positive sign that your navel piercing is healing, however, it is not fully healed until it has been at least 6 months.

Can I just change the balls on my navel piercing?

most navel rings have one fixed ball on the bar. you can, if you know the measurements, buy (potentially a custom order) a curved barbell (without any balls) and the balls you like separately to get a more custom look though.

Can you take out a belly button piercing before it's healed?

Your Hole Will Shrink This is why piercers emphasize not removing newly-pierced jewelry from the hole. If your piercing hasn't healed and you want to remove it, chances are the hole will shrink and close without a problem, leaving minimal scarring.

How long after belly piercing Can you swim?

three weeks. In order to prevent irritation or infection occurring around your new piercing wound, it's recommended that you wait for at least three weeks until swimming with a new belly button piercing.

How do I know my belly piercing is healed?

If your piercing is healed, the skin should be the same color as the rest of the skin on your stomach surrounding the piercing. Red or pink skin indicates that your belly button piercing is still healing or is experiencing irritation. Check your navel ring for dried crusts.

How do I know if my belly piercing is healing properly?

Distinguishing between signs of infection and regular healing can be difficult. Pain and swelling right after a piercing are common. It is important to monitor how symptoms change. If symptoms, such as pain, steadily improve, the piercing is probably healing normally.

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