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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Belly Button Rings Are Safer Than Ever

Belly button rings, like all piercings, have become safer to get now that they are more socially acceptable.

Belly button rings were once done at home by friends or in the back of shops by people who had no right to be piercing anyone. Many times this would lead to infection and scarring because it was either done improperly or the person getting the piercing was not instructed on the care it needed.

Today things have changed. Belly button rings are seen in almost every school and on almost every beach across the nation. With this upswing of piercing and the acceptance of society, it is now easier and safer to get pierced. Now you can easily find reputable piercers who will do the job for a fair price, and in a clean and sterile environment. Just like tattoos, everything needs to be fresh out of the package and handled appropriately.

As with any piercing, belly button rings need proper care for several weeks to ensure that it heals correctly and that infection doesn't set it. Most people assume that because it is done on the navel the chance of infection is slim. Well, they are wrong. Because the navel is most often covered by clothing, heat and moisture get trapped there and it can become a breeding ground for bacteria.

Whenever possible it is recommended that navel piercings be done in the warm months of the year. This lets the belly button rings have access to fresh air through thinner shirts or no shirt at all. The popularity and acceptance by society of belly button rings has actually helped lessen infection as well. Today, instead of hiding the piercing from their parents, most teens get them done legally with their parents' blessing. This means letting the piercing actually see the light of day and heal quickly and cleanly.

Being able to be honest with their parents, more and more teens are also being able to tell their parents when something has gone wrong with the piercing. This new wave of honesty has drastically reduced the amount of navel infections caused by piercings.

Julie enjoys sharing health and beauty tips. A great resource for flat irons, curling irons and hair styling tools of all kinds is My Hair Styling Tools.

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