What is a floating navel piercing?

A Floating Navel Piercing sits the position of the barbell deeper into the inside of the navel while still coming out the top in the traditional placement. It's there where you can get creative with lots of cute options in jewelry from sparkling stones, or cascading dangles! (

Do floating navel piercings heal better?

Some navel shapes are not suitable for a “traditional” navel piercing but can support what we call a “floating” navel piercing; and some navel shapes are not pierceable at all, or the chances of rejection and scarring are significantly higher than the chances of the piercing healing successfully.

Can you put regular jewelry in a floating navel?

If a closing navel is pierced with standard jewelry (bead or gem on bottom/bead or gem on top), then the constant pressure and movement of the surrounding area can potentially lead to irritation, migration, and eventual rejection of the jewelry.

Can anyone get a floating navel piercing?

Piercers primarily use the technique on someone who doesn't have the anatomy for a traditional belly button piercing but to find out if you fit into that category you should consult with a professional.

How long does it take for a floating navel to heal?

Floating navel piercing process: This process is typically performed with a 12 or 14 gauge piercing needle. Healing time: About 3-6 months.

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How long does it take a floating navel piercing to heal?

A belly button piercing will most likely take anywhere from six months to a year to fully heal depending on how you care for it and your day-to-day lifestyle; however, the most common time frame is between six and eight months Regardless, it's important to check with your piercer when you believe it's healed before ...

What types of belly buttons can't be pierced?

If you don't have a solid flap of skin on the top of the belly button, sometimes piercers can go for the lower lip of the belly button instead (though this is a rare option). Unfortunately, if you have an outie belly button, you most likely won't be able to get it pierced.

What type of belly button ring is best?

Titanium is one the best materials you can buy. Solid titanium belly piercings are also used when you are getting pierced for the first time. Great choice for people with sensitive skin and nickel-allergies. Extremely durable, no discolouration, 100% nickel-free, lighter than steel.

What is the white stuff that comes out of old belly button piercing?

Anyone else had this? Yes it's just old skin and oil.

Should I clean the crust off my belly piercing?

After having your belly button pierced, you'll notice a crust forming around it for the first few days. You should remove as much loose crust as you can with a Q-tip that you've moistened with warm water. You don't want to be like a bull in a china shop with that Q-tip, though.

How do you know if your belly button piercing is being rejected?

Is there a weight limit for belly button piercing?

Your size: Overweight people can get this piercing if they want, but it's not recommended if your navel becomes covered over by skin and fat when you sit. That can suffocate the piercing and build up more sweat, which makes healing more difficult and is a breeding ground for bacteria.

Can you be too skinny for belly button piercing?

If your navel is not a pierceable shape, that doesn't mean you're too fat, too thin, or deformed; it's simply that your navel is not shaped in such a way that we think you can heal the piercing.

Do belly button piercings make you look skinnier?

Yes, because it draws the eye in - AKA it makes you look slimmer. It's simple science: the eye is drawn to the piercing so your stomach automatically looks flatter.

What jewelry is used in a floating navel?

The difference between a conventional Navel Piercing vs. Floating Navel Piercing is the jewelry: Floating Navel Piercing uses a Flat Disc or Small Bead at the bottom, instead of a large Ball or Gemstone on traditional navel curves.

What happens if you don't want your belly button pierced anymore?

If you run into problems or decide you don't want it, simply take out your ring or stud. 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.

Can you get fake belly button piercings?

To make a fake belly button piercing, all you need is a colored bead or 2 and body glue. Look for a silver- or gold-colored bead if you want your piercing to look like metal. To stick it to your belly button, apply a small amount of body, nail, or eyelash glue to the back and press the bead into your belly button.

Why shouldn't you play with your navel?

There are many risks associated with playing with your navel, but one of the most important is that you can push on your bellybutton and cause an infection. This happens when you introduce bacteria into your body through a wound in the area. To avoid this, make sure to always keep your hands clean and dry!

Why is the top hole of my belly button piercing getting bigger?

Keloids can be big or small. Although the size of them might matter to you, it still signifies the same thing no matter how large they are – your body has formed scar tissue as a result of the piercing, which could point to a rejection.

What piercings reject the most?

The most common body piercings that reject are navel piercings and eyebrow piercings. The surface piercings most likely to reject are those that reside more closely to the skin's surface such as the sternum or nape (back of the neck) and Madison piercings.

What does a migrating belly piercing look like?

If the piercing is constantly sore and it looks different than it used to, there is a chance it is migrating. The piercing jewellery may appear closer to the surface of the skin or the piercing hole may get bigger.

When should you give up on a piercing?

How do you shower with a new belly button piercing?

Wash your piercing daily.

Simply add a small amount of soap to your fingertips, and massage and lather the soap onto your piercing for about 20 seconds. Use the shower water to thoroughly rinse off the soap residue. Exit the shower and dry your piercing using a dry paper towel rather than a bath towel.