4 Ways to Pierce Your Own Navel at Home

2024 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 10:50

Navel piercings are becoming more and more popular. Some people choose to do it themselves for a variety of reasons. If you choose to get your own piercing, read on. However, you should know that the safest course of action is to go to a professional piercer.

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Method 1 of 4: Preparation

Step 1. Create a hygienic environment

You must take the necessary precautions to eliminate the possibility of infection.

• Spray disinfectant on the table that you will use. Not an antiseptic, but a disinfectant.

  

• If you have long hair, tie it back, and remove all jewelry.

  

• Don't forget to wash your hands (and forearms) in warm water! Everything must be completely sterile. A safer precaution is to wear rubber gloves (if the gloves are sterile and have never been worn).

  

  Dry your hands with a tissue--not with a cloth towel that is porous and attracts bacteria

Step 2. Clean the area around your belly button

It's better to use a skin care gel that can kill germs or alcohol. Don't be too stingy.

• Use alcohol with an isopropanol concentration above 70%.

  

• Use a cotton swab or other similar tool to clean the inside of the belly button. Clean the top and bottom of the place to be pierced.

  

Step 3. Make a mark for where you will make your piercing

You can have it pierced above or below the belly button.

• Use a marker or other non-toxic body marker.
• The distance between the navel and the piercing should be 1 cm (0.4 inches).

• Check in the mirror to see if the markings are aligned horizontally and vertically while standing and lying down.

  Check the marks in both positions. Don't just sit down; your stomach will shrink and may make your piercing crooked

Method 2 of 4: Sterile Piercing Needles

Step 1. Pinch the cleaned area

The safest way to do this is to use a sterile piercing clamp.

• Pinch the bottom or the top of your belly button.
• Use the markings to center the clamp.

Step 2. Prepare the needle

Standard piercing needles are size 14. The needles are hollow and sterile packaged.

• Place the pierced barbell on the tip of the needle. Force the barbell into the needle cavity.
• Tighten the ball at the end. Make sure the barbell is securely attached to the needle.

Step 3. Pierce from the bottom up

You can use the clamps that are still attached and the markers as a guide.

• If you're worried about passing out, get your piercing lying down (not sitting!).
• Don't pull the needle until the jewelry is completely through!
• Never pierce from top to bottom. You should be able to see where the needle is going.

Step 4. Clean your hands and piercing with an antibacterial hand soap

This is the first day of your cleansing regimen and is arguably the most important. Take a few minutes to clean it thoroughly.

Don't tug on your new piercing. Clean it and let it heal by itself

Method 3 of 4: Sterile Piercing Gun

Step 1. Place the gun on the mark you made

The best course of action is to do it standing in front of a mirror.

• The gun must be in the box. If not, don't use it. It's not safe.
• Use sterile tweezers or tongs to pick the right amount of skin.
• Place the sharp edge of the gun on the bottom, if you want to pierce above the belly button. That means, the piercing starts at the actual navel.

Step 2. Pierce

You may need someone else to do this for you; Humans usually don't have the heart to hurt themselves.

Step 3. Piercing from the navel

Standard piercings are bottom-up, all the way up.

If you can't do it in one fell swoop, don't worry. Apply more disinfectant as needed and continue with the piercing

Step 4. Replace the gun with a ring for the navel

Apply more disinfectant and place the barbell and then the ball.

• Screw the ball tight! You should use a ring that is size 14.
• If you are sensitive, we recommend that you use a better quality metal umbilical ring. Cheap metals can irritate the skin and cause infection.

Method 4 of 4: Cleaning

Step 1. Take care of your piercing

Your task is not finished yet! Follow a regimen to prevent itching and infection.

• Wash with antibacterial soap once a day. Avoid alcohol, peroxide, or ointments.

  

• Avoid swimming in water in any form. Whether it's a pool, river, or hot tub, avoid them in the first few months.

  

Step 2. Let it heal on its own with time

If you see clear or white fluid, it means that the healing process is going well. If a colored or smelly discharge appears as a sign of infection, see a doctor immediately.

• Some professional piercing experts recommend routine maintenance strictly for up to 4-6 months. After 2 months, evaluate the results of your piercing.
• Don't mess with your piercing! Let it heal first before you replace it with a ring. You can change the ball, but don't touch the barbell. Apart from causing pain, it will also slow down the healing process.

Step 3. Beware of infections

Even if it appears to have healed, your piercing could have an infection.

If you don't want to go to the doctor, you can go to a professional piercing expert. They will help you to set up your maintenance routine and provide you with professional grooming products

Step 4. Done

Tips

• Find out more about belly button piercings. Make sure that you really want to do it and that you have the confidence to do it yourself.
• Do not touch your new piercing. You should only touch it when cleaning the piercing with antibacterial soap.
• Watch for infection. If you have any questions about the outcome of your piercing, go see a doctor.
• If you're not comfortable getting your belly button pierced yourself, get a professional piercer.

Warning

• Do not Use products that are around the house. These products are not safe and can cause infection.
• It is not suitable for those under the age of 13.
• Doing your own piercing is dangerous. If you really want to have your belly button pierced, the best course of action is to go to a professional piercer.
• Piercing can cause scars if you choose not to have your piercing in the future.