It seems that quite recently, in the average inhabitant of our country, any objects inserted into the punctured skin caused associations with the wild tribes of the natives.
However, time, as always, makes its own adjustments, and now it’s not the presence that has become strange, but the absence of holes with trinkets stuck in them in the navel, nose or eyebrows.
Why do people get their navel piercings? Reviews confirm that the popularity of this form of avant-garde art like body art is connected with the solution of three tasks:
- expression of adolescent protest;
- a demonstration of belonging to a current;
- increase sex appeal.
Where did he come from, this piercing?
The custom to insert jewels into the skin punctures existed in ancient Egypt. Although most often, speaking of the piercing, we remember the appearance of the representatives of African tribes.
It is known about the connection of such a tradition with totem cults. One of the versions tells that the disfigurement of women's faces with holes was carried out in order to discard them in the eyes of slavers.
Так или иначе, но в русских летописях первое The mention of piercing is associated with the name of Prince Igor, who wore a large earring in his ear. Other people did this, regardless of gender and age. The fashion for piercing the body then left, then returned again.
At the moment, we are witnessing another surge in interest in this type of exterior decoration.
How to do a navel piercing?
The procedure is performed under sterile conditions. The master works in surgical gloves, the operation is accompanied by local anesthesia.
Marker outlines puncture points at the topparts of the navel (there are fewer blood vessels). The working area, tools and hands are disinfected, the sterile needle is lubricated with petroleum jelly. The skin is pinched with tweezers to reduce blood flow to the surgical site.
Only special needles with laser sharpeninggood for navel piercing. Reviews leave no doubt: these tools are so sharp that they do not damage the fabric, but rather push them apart, which is not the case with pistols.
In addition, this instrument can be sterilized.at high temperatures. The needle is inserted into the plastic tip, and only its tip is visible from the outside. With its help, a sharp movement pierces the skinned skin, after which the tool is removed, and only the plastic cap remains in the wound.
It creates a hole sufficient for threading.little ringlet. After that, the cap is removed, and the ring, smeared with vaseline, remains in the skin. Then it closes, the wound is treated with cotton with a disinfectant solution. After the procedure, it is usually recommended to lie down for two hours.
Do you need it?
Surely each of us has a lot of friends,who have already done their navel piercing. Reviews, consequences and care - they are ready to provide all this information to you. Listen to their advice carefully and consider some circumstances:
- Piercing procedure is contraindicated when the body develops an inflammatory process, a cold or exacerbation of a chronic disease.
- Piercing is not recommended for people involved in active sports. The fact is that a lot of sweat accumulates in the navel, and this can provoke strong irritation after the operation.
- The habit of wearing tight clothes can seriously slow down the puncture healing process, since friction will create irritation with infection.
- Piercing is not recommended for overweight people, as fat folds lead to the formation of sweat in the injured area, creating a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria.
- An overly convex navel or protruding belly can make the appearance of the piercing unaesthetic. It’s worth thinking about.
- Must be able to spend 15 minutestwice a day for hygienic cleaning procedures and another 10 minutes to soak the piercing in saline. Such a regimen will last 3-4 months; for some, adhering to it is difficult.
Pregnancy and piercing
Many women are interested in whether it can influenceToddler carrying navel piercing. The reviews are unambiguous: at the beginning of pregnancy, this type of jewelry is not an obstacle. But as the abdomen grows, the appearance of stretch marks is often observed, the puncture can increase in volume and become inflamed.
In some cases, scars even occur. Together with a growing belly, the navel protrudes outward, the earring clings to the clothes, causing pain, and sometimes irritation and even tears.
For this reason, it is better to refuse to wear trinkets on the navel for the period of bearing the baby, and instead of decorating, insert a silk thread into the canal so that it does not overgrow.
If precautions have not been taken and the scars still have formed, they can be removed using laser resurfacing in a medical facility.
To reduce the likelihood of defects onthe skin is recommended to apply a special cream for stretch marks or fatty oil to the puncture site. It is especially risky to do a piercing shortly before pregnancy (less than 1-1.5 years).
Possible negative consequences
Practice shows that not in all casesthe beneficial effects of piercing. The reviews of those who underwent the puncture procedure indicate the need to observe certain conditions in order to avoid problems:
- Do not touch the inserted decoration tightlyadjacent clothing. This often leads to trauma to the wound, infection and the occurrence of the inflammatory process. Such a risk always exists, but it is especially great until the wound is completely healed.
- If the puncture is not deep enough ordecoration is incorrectly selected, even rejection may occur. This usually occurs 10-15 days after surgery. With a wrong puncture, the earring rises and as if is pushed out, rising above the skin. It causes discomfort and even pain.
- One of the common complications of piercing is inflammation -may occur as a result of bathing (water ingress), maceration of clothing, touching dirty hands, etc. This complication is best eliminated under the guidance of a specialist.
- If inflammation cannot be cured in a week, thenthe decoration will have to be removed, the puncture overgrown, and the whole operation repeated. Otherwise, deformation of the channel is possible, and this complication negatively affects the navel.
Keep in mind that if initially in a fresh puncturenoticeable flaws, then you can redo it without any problems. If a lot of time has passed, and the wound has healed, then to perform a second piercing, you must first completely heal the existing channel.
Кроме того, помните, что пирсинг после 40-45 лет has its own characteristics. Skin that has lost its elasticity can be more easily pierced than stretched youthful skin. And the decoration will be much better kept in its natural position. However, the healing process is slower with age, so it is desirable that a specialist for the procedure was selected highly professional.
Care of the puncture site
Due to contaminated tap water, decorationspoor quality, getting sweat on the wound and irritation with her clothes, healing the navel sometimes takes from one to two years! To speed up this process, it is recommended:
- Take zinc in an amount of 50 to 100 milligrams and vitamin C at least 500 milligrams per day. In no case should you remove the jewelry from an unhealed wound.
- Rinse the puncture at least twice a day, disinfect it and do not touch it with dirty hands.
Belly button piercing. Reviews of men
Opinions of the stronger sex regardingThis type of body decoration is mixed. Of course, no one has done research on this topic, however, from the reviews on the forums it follows that the attitude to female piercings is more favorable, although there are still less than 50% of positive reviews.
But what about the stronger sex does navel piercing? Men’s reviews are often negative due to suspicions of gay orientation of the owners of such a “beauty”.
Supporters to adorn themselves by deforming the body call their opponents "Stalinists", incapable of creativity. Passions boil, but the truth, as always, is far from extremes.
“You can be a sensible person and think about beautynails, ”the poet once said, and it’s hard to disagree with him. Someone has a piercing, someone doesn’t. Someone considers this a manifestation of freedom and individuality, but for some it is squalor.
So is it worth doing navel piercing?The pros and cons should be carefully weighed before the procedure. Appearance should express the inner filling, and each of them has his own. It is important to understand that reviews of navel piercings in men will most likely be negative.
A bit of history
Today, this type of body decoration has becomemostly female hobby. But it was not always so. During the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, priests inserted jewelry into their bodies. At the same time, navel piercing meant that the man had special privileges.
The navel ring in ancient Egypt was a privilegeestates of the nobility. By the way, the same can be said of Roman centurions. Caesar's bodyguard did a nipple piercing, and this was what distinguished them from the rest of the guards.
Moreover, this decoration also had an applied purpose - capes were attached to rings worn in punctured nipples.
Which earrings should I prefer?
It is very important to choose the right material for the jewelry that you use when doing the piercing. Customer reviews suggest that cheap alloys often cause allergies and inhibit wound healing.
The safest consider earrings made of Teflon or PTFE. These substances are used in surgery, they are soft, elastic.
Silver items are often oxidized by contact.with the skin, and cause irritation even after wound healing. This is true for pierced ears. Gold jewelry is safer, but only if their sample is not less than the 585th.
If a piercer offers yousurgical steel earring, which means that his skill level should be in doubt. Jewelry made from this alloy releases hazardous components. They can cause not only allergies, but even pigmentation and scars, not to mention that such an injured puncture will heal for a very long time.
How to choose a salon?
Piercing is not a very expensive service.In Moscow, the price of it ranges from 1.5 to 3 thousand rubles. Having bought a local newspaper, you will surely see a lot of ads on this topic: piercings, navel punctures, discounts, reviews and beauty salons.
First of all, you should think about your health and try to choose a good salon:
- A trustworthy institution can be consideredwhich from a minor client will require written permission from the parents to conduct the procedure. This moment is important, he talks about the level of professionals who value their reputation.
- A good salon must be licensed, and a master must have a doctor or piercer diploma.
- Make sure the instruments used are sterile.
- The specialist conducting the procedure should be available at any time for consultations in case of complications in the postoperative period.
- Run out of the salon where they offer a puncture from a pistol.
Listen to the tips from this article and make yourself a beautiful belly button piercing. Reviews of friends will certainly cheer you up!
