Facts about Belly button piercing (navel piercing)

• Navel piercing (also referred to as belly button piercing) is a type of body piercing.
• Navel piercings take time to heal – approx four months to one year
• Unlike most body piercings, this is one of the few that do not normally reject, although the rejection rate is higher than other piercings, such as ear piercings.
• Only jewellery made of a non-corrosive metal, such as: surgical stainless steel is safe when you first have your piercing done.
• This kind of piercing is very popular with young females.
• For people who are extremely sensitive to metal, Teflon or nylon piercings may be used.
• Most kinds of ring or bar jewelry can be worn in a belly button piercing. Navels are most often pierced with a barbell, which is recommended to be worn until the piercing has fully healed.
• The most common piercing problem is infection. Infection is quite common and is easily cured with the proper care and attention.
• One of the most important tips for cleaning belly button piercing is to keep the area clean, use cotton swabs to apply anti bacterial solutions.