Belly Rings Are Safer Than Ever

Belly rings are no longer one of the most dangerous piercing to get.

Belly rings have benefitted the most from the new guidelines in regards to piercings. They have also profited greatly from society accepting piercings in all sexes and age groups.

Ever since belly rings were spotted on the runway in the early nineties, teen girls have been poking needles through their navels hoping to achieve the same look. Sadly, because they were considered too young and piercing wasn't regulated properly, many of these girls turned to friends or their mom's sewing kit to get their piercing.

Being underage with parents that won't sign a consent form meant that many girls would take matters into their own hands. Belly rings done correctly can be tricky enough, but done by amateurs without sterile conditions was a recipe for disaster. Infected navels were a common site through most of the nineties and you can still see scarred navels today.

Today, piercings have become more common and accepted by society. This leads to more parents signing the consent forms letting their children get pierced properly and safely. Done in sterile conditions, belly rings have a better chance of healing quickly and properly. Being done by a professional also lessens the risks of the piercing hitting a vital vein or doing any other damage.

Having navel rings accepted by society means there is no reason to hide the piercing. This lets air get to the holes, which promote healthy healing and helps prevent infection. Many navel infections were caused by girls hiding their piercing under bandages or layers of shirts, this would create a warm bacteria rich area in which infection went crazy.

All of these points add up to show that belly rings are safer today than ever. Proper piercing done by a professional followed up by correct care means no scarring. Even better than no scarring, properly done belly rings add beauty and intrigue to the body.

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