10 questions about belly button piercings

I have a lot of questions about belly button piercings

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
3. how much does it usually cost?
4. is there an age limit?
5. how fast is...

it over with?
6. could it make me sick?
7. should I look @ the needle?
8. can it get infected easily?
9. can I go swimming after?
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?

1-well im 13. For me it hurt about a 3 or 4. The only part that hurts is the klampin. you can't feel the needle
2- it really doesn't matter
3- it depends on where you go mine was 45$
4- it kinda depends on where you go again haha usually you have to be 15 with permission w/ parent. Bt I got mine when I was 11.
5- it gets over within like 3 mins. Extremely fast
6- if you think about it to much yes some people get sick
7- I looked at the needle.and it didn't do anything.if your the type that's scared just imagine it as somethin else
8-yes. It can. DO NOT use sea salt.no matter what people tell u.only use reg. Dial soap twice a day for at least 3 months.
9- no you can't go right after. It takes about 6 months to fully heal. I went swimmin after about 3 or 4
10- don't listen to those idiots. you have to wait at least four months to let it heal enought

And yes oozing of a yellow green is normal.

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Hope I helped.

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
**Pain is about a 6 but it lasts for about 3 seconds then you feel nothing.

2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
** It shouldn't make any difference.

3. how much does it usually cost?
** I got mine done for $60 but my belly ring was really nice.

4. is there an age limit?
** I dont think so. The woman that did mine didnt ask me if I had permission.

5. how fast is it over with?
** A minute tops. It's a quick process =)

6. could it make me sick?
** If it gets infected. Keep it clean and thats unlikley to happen.

7. should I look @ the needle?
** I wounldn't if I were you...

8. can it get infected easily?
** Yes it can. Make sure you clean it everyday as much as possible.

9. can I go swimming after?
** Not right after, you should wait until your belly is fully healed.

10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?
** At least 3 months

Okay so, I personally haven't gotten my belly button done, but my two best friends are. Yesterday, I went to get my cartilage pierced and my friends asked about belly button piercings so I hope my information helps you.

1. According the Robin (the piercing expert, whose had her belly button pierced) said it hurts less than getting the cartilage pierced. Your belly button is really soft tissue so it would only be like a pinch.

2. Honestly it doesn't matter whether your skinny or bigger because everyone has soft tissue around their belly button.

3. There is really no set cost for a belly button piercing. You would have to go to the piercing place where you are thinking about getting it done and find out their prices.

4. From what I've heard there is not an age limit. It is probably best if your over 13. Depending on the piercing place's rules you might have to get a parent to sign for you. At the place I went to if you were over 14 years old you didn't need a parent to sign for you.

5. Well, they pretty much just stick the needle through and that is about it. So, it is pretty fast.

6. The only way it would make you sick is if it was infected. But, even that wouldn't make you physically sick.

7. Proper piercing places would explain and show to you during the process that all needles/other tools/rings are from brand new packages that have been sterilized in a machine like they use at a hospital. You don't need to look at the needle but your should be watching to make sure it is from a new, unopened package. Otherwise, you shouldn't even get it done.

8. The only reason why people get infections is because they don't take care of it or the piercing place was not sanitary. So, you can avoid the risk of infection by first watching to make sure all needles and tools are from packages that have not been opened. Those tools have been sterilized in the sanitary machines like they hospitals use. If the needle is in a new, unopened package that shows that it is brand new. Next, if you properly clean your belly button with the proper cleansers and as many times as your suppose to a day I guarantee you will not get an infection.

9. Your suppose to wait about three months before going swimming in chlorine. The reason why they say this is because the chlorine will dry out the piercing. That is why many people get their belly button pierced in winter then it is okay for the summer time. If you do get it done in the summer and want to go swimming you can buy large waterproof band aides that will fit over the whole piercing and keep it dry. Only use those band aides when you are in the water and take it off after you are done swimming.

10. They say you should wait about three months. Also, there are proper types of rings you should wear in your belly button. If you have an innie belly button that is deep you should wear a ring type of belly button. If you have an innie belly button that isn't very deep you can wear and barbell type. The reason why they suggest this is because if your belly button is very deep the barbell will be constantly sinking into your belly button and you will always have to pull it out which is irritating.

if you do go swimming the chorine will clean it not make it get infected x

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)? for me it was likee a 3 outta 10. the actual piercing of it didnt hurt, it was just a quick pinch, but afterward it stung a little.. like if you were to cut yourself or soemthing, nothing unbearable at all.
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter? I have no idea lol.
3. how much does it usually cost? mine cost $45, the price of the jewlery was $35 I tipped the piercer $10.
4. is there an age limit? 18 or older without parental consent is how I believe it is done.
5. how fast is it over with? like 5 minutes, cleaning, piercing and all.
6. could it make me sick? im sure if it got infected you could get sick.
7. should I look @ the needle? I didnt, but to each its own.
8. can it get infected easily? yes, I know a lot of people who have had their navel get infected. but mostly because they did something they were not supposed to do, ie change it too quickly or not clean it regularly.
9. can I go swimming after? not immediatly. I forget how long, the piercer should tell you though.
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it? I actually changed mine like two weeks after, thats when I got the balls to take it out. it didnt hurt, my only mistake was putting a fake gold ring in and it irritated it.

1. I was so scared about it, but it felt liek a 2.

2.It doesnt matter.

3.mine was $50.

4.I got mine at 14 but my dad had to sign something.

5.it was over before I new it, like 1min 2 the most.

6. I didnt feel sick at all for mine. I tried not to think about it I stared at the wall.

7. you cant see the needle, your lying down.

8. everything gets invected easily.

9. dont go swimming for about like month after.

10. I was told 2 months.

Okay Im only asnwering number one because you have a lot of other answers. But honestly I've had my eyebrow, tongue, tragus, nose, lip, and belly button pierced. And my belly buttons hurt the most. I seriously would give that a 9...I don't know maybe because I had it done before and I had scar tissue the second time. But even the first time...I would give it about a 6 or 7.

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
SERIOUSLY IT HURT LIKE 2, IT REALLY DOESNT HURT, AFTERWARDS ITS A LITTLE SORE FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN IT STOPS
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
I THINK IT HURTS LESS IF your BIGGER
3. how much does it usually cost?
MINE WAS £30
4. is there an age limit?
YOU HAVE TO BE 16, BUT UNDER 16 YOU CAN GET IT DONE WITH PARENTAL ONSENT MEANING THEY HAVE TO COME WITH you AND SIGN
5. how fast is it over with?
4 SECONDS
6. could it make me sick?
NOPE
7. should I look @ the needle?
MY ADVICE DONT LOOOK
8. can it get infected easily?
YEAHH YOU GOTTA CLEAN IT TWICE A DAY WITH SEA SALT AND BOILED WATER, THEN WASH THE SALT OFF WITH PLAIN BOILED WATER
9. can I go swimming after?
6 WEEKS
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?
5-8 WEEKS DEPENDS , I've ONLY HAD MINE DONE 5 DAYS

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
maybe a 2

2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
im not sure. but I think its about the same

3. how much does it usually cost?
places around me are all $40. but I have heard of $50 $60 in other places

4. is there an age limit?
I think most places will do you as long a parent signs for it (if your under18)
some places do have theire own rules about stuff like that though.

5. how fast is it over with?
I did mine at home, but it didnt take real long. and it dpesnt professionally either
(I've seen it done) bout 10-15 mins I guess.

6. could it make me sick?
like throw up(I suppose it could,if you got all worked up about it)

7. should I look @ the needle?
thats really up to you. some people can take it,they just cant look at it.
and others do look (like me). it just depends on you.

8. can it get infected easily?
it can,but its also easy to avoid.
keep it clean,and only touch it when you wash your hands.

9. can I go swimming after?
not til it heals (3months)

10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?
like 3months. 4depending on how its healing.

hey, I'm 15 and I got my bellybutton pierced in december, on my birthday. I don't think it really hurt at all and most of the people I know said that it doesn't hurt. Except for the people who did it theirselves, they said it hurt. It took me about 5 minutes, and my friend 2 minutes because my skin is soo thick, I'm skinny. but my other friend is kinda big, and she got hers done, and she said it didn't hurt her at all. you just have to keep it really clean! they are so easy to get infected, but I don't find it hurts that bad... I've kind of become use to it! hahhaa.

Well 2 answer if it hurts I HATE SHOTS!!! and I didnt even feel when I got mine done

1. I had mine done 4 times. and it didnt hurt at all 4 me.
2.doesnt matter...allthough if your heavyier or fat id guess it'd have to go threw more skin.
3.mine cost 20.00
4.age 18 without consent otherwise its 16 with consent where I live...call and ask.lol
5.it's very fast less then a minite.
6.u could get sick if your nervious and havent ate.
7.id advise you not 2. unless your use to watching needles go threw your skin. (I am) lol
8.yes. mine got infected a lot. dont ever use perxide or alcohol...use dial hand soap and H2Ocean(purified ocean salt water) sold at hot topics for 15.00
9.wait atleast a month.
10.I only waited bout 3 weeks this last time to change mine and I regret it cause I didnt quite thread it just rite and I ended up with an abcess. and its a pain so you could change the balls but leave the barbell in for atleast 4-6 months.

1.about a 3.5, it only hurt when the needle first went in.
2.my friend is skinny and it hurt her and I am a bit bigger than her and it didn't really hurt me.
3.mine cost around £20.
4.nope but if you are younger than 16 you have to get your parent/guardian to sign a form.
5.about 2 mins?
6.not sure
7.I wouldn't
8.it depends where you get it done
9.im not sure about straight away but you dont have to stop swimming completely I dont think.
10.it should say on a letter they give youu.

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)? if the piercer is experienced, it's not bad at all; 3-4?
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter? I wouldn't know because I'm not both of those? haha but I doubt it makes a difference.
3. how much does it usually cost? it depends on where you get it done, mine was $60.
4. is there an age limit? under 18 you have to have parental consent.
5. how fast is it over with? super quick if you have a piercer who knows what they're doing.
6. could it make me sick? uhh, I don't think so? unless you're one of those people that freak out easily. then possibly.
7. should I look @ the needle? it's not a good idea, because it'll probably freak you out even more, and you shouldn't get all worked up and scared.
8. can it get infected easily? if you don't clean it enough and don't listen to the after care procedures.
9. can I go swimming after? I didn't go swimming in a pool for about a month after I got it done. but you can go to the beach after about 2 weeks and it should be fine.
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it? they say at least 2 months, but I waited 6 months and I think that's better.
(:

1. 2 ... its just pressuree not pain !
2. hurts moree if yur skiinnny x
3. £30
4. not with adult consent
5. 2 seconds
6. nahhh
7. it doesnt matter it aint big
8. if you don't clean it out
9. yeee
10. 8 weeks

1. when I got mine done I barely felt it. I would give it a 2 out of 10

2. I don't think it matters whether you are skinny or bigger

3. mine was ten bucks

4. 18. if youre younger than 18 you need a parent or guardians consent

5. the actual piercing part takes about two seconds. the whole process; cleaning, piercing, putting the ring in, and cleaning again, takes about 3 minutes.

6. it's possible it could make you sick. just make sure you drink lots of water and don't get too nervous.

7. if needles make you uneasy, maybe you shouldn't. but if they don't bother you then sure, I don't see why not.

8. YES. clean it often

9. I honestly dont know if you can or not but I know I did and it never effected anything

10. I was told to wait 6 weeks but I changed mine at 3 weeks.

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
for me it was like a 6
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
I don't think it matters.
3. how much does it usually cost?
mine was 30 without the jewelry
4. is there an age limit?
my mom had to sign a consent, I'm 16
5. how fast is...it over with?
mine was like 1 minute.
6. could it make me sick?
I don't think so.
7. should I look @ the needle?
No.
8. can it get infected easily?
Yes, rise it with salt water 2-3 times everyday
9. can I go swimming after?
you shouldn't but if you have to then clean it as soon as possible after you get done swimming.
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?
4-6 months.

1. not really that bad, I was fine probably like a 2.
2.I thought it hurt when the clamped my stomache
because I dont have like any fat, and they pulled my skin
to clamp it down. that was the thing that hurt the most.
3.mine was $45 with a silver ring.
4.nah, just need a parent.
5. mine was like 30 seconds. went fast.
6. yeah, I got sick. im not afraid of piercings or stuff like that at all,
and I was just so excited and a little nervous before, when it was already done,
I almost fainted, and my face got real pale, and then I threw up because
they said my blood sugar decreased because I got too worked up and excited before that it effected me after. wierd I know.
7. lol! I looked, I watched the whole thing happen. it was pretty cool to see,
but if your nervous and worrried, dont.
8. I bet it can if you dont take care of yourself, mine never did though.
9. well two days after I got mine done, I went in a boat and went tubbing in the river. I was bleeding because the ring was getting ripped around, and it hurt. real bad.
then my belly was sore for a few more days, but it was okay. you probably shouldnt go swimming, just because its an open new pierce, but hey, I did.
10. the dude said like 6 weeks, but after one I went back, and he did it for me.

hope that helped.

1. it didnt hurt at all. it just felt like a pinch.
2. I dont think it matters. im skinny and it didnt hurt
3. mine was 40 with the ring
4. 18 without a parent
5. 1,2,3, your done.
6. it didnt make me sick, but if you dont like needles, maybe
7. I kinda did but dont if you dont like needles
8. everybody told me it does, but I havent gotten mine infected, just keep it VERY clean
9. I did a couple days later, just make sure to clean it afterward
10. you can do it as soon as 3 weeks later but I did mine at about 5 weeks.

1. it depends on how high your pain tolerance is.
2. I was 100 pounds when I got mine done, and it hurt very much. I also heard it hurts more for thinner people.
3. I paid 40 for mine, but it depends on where you go.
4. Where I went, it was 13 with a parent with you.
5. Less than 5 minutes.
6. Not the actual process, but if you psych yourself out, yes. I psyched myself out and got really dizzy
7. Not if your afraid of the needle. And if your laying down, looking at it will flex your stomach, which will increase the pain.
8. Yes. You need to clean three times a day with bactine.
9. You should wait 6 weeks to swim.
10. I waited about 3 months to change mine.