Why is my belly piercing sinking?

Why is my belly piercing sinking?

If it appears to be sinking into the hole, it could be one of three things. 1 – the barbell is too short (the piercer should have put a longer one in to accommodate swelling). 2 – you have somehow managed to stretch the piercing. 3 – the ball could be too small.

Can I change my belly button piercing after 3 months?

Most piercers recommend waiting at least three months before changing your belly ring for the first time. However, it can take much longer, depending on your skin type, aftercare, and hygiene. Changing jewelry will be quick and painless if you give the skin time to recover.

How do you know if your belly is rejecting the piercing?

Symptoms of piercing rejection

1. The jewelry has noticeably moved from its original place.
2. The amount of tissue between the entrance and exit holes gets thinner (there should be at least a quarter inch of tissue between holes).
3. The entrance and exit holes increase in size.
4. The jewelry starts to hang or droop differently.

Why is my belly button piercing shifting?

“If your piercing is placed too superficially, or is under too much pressure, or just heals poorly, your immune system will reject the material and the prolonged inflammation will push the piercing and result in migration.

What to do when piercing is sinking in?

If you want to keep the piercing instead of just taking it out, (or if it’s already sunken into your ear and you cant get it out) go to a piercing shop. They will be able to remove the earring, and replace it with a longer bar so that the earring will not sink into the skin, and allow it to heal properly.

How do you know if I can change my belly piercing?

In general, expect to wait three months to a year before you’re able to switch out the original jewelry. A good sign that it’s done healing is that you can move it easily. The skin around your piercing should also look more or less the way it did before you got pierced. There should be no swelling or any discharge.

What happens if you change your piercing too soon?

If you change the jewelry too early it may open up the piercing to infections and may become very irritated or can even reject the piercing. This is why piercers recommend that you don’t remove it until it’s absolutely healed.

What does a migrating navel 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.

How long after belly button piercing can I change it?

Wait at least 6 months before changing your belly button ring. If you do it sooner, you will risk infection because the piercing is likely not fully healed. Some people report changing jewelry after 6-8 weeks with no infection, but this doesn’t mean it can’t happen. To be extra safe, wait at least 6 months.

Is it normal to have redness around a belly button piercing?

The piercing is red or pink. As long as it is not inflamed or painful, this is normal. It’s normal to see red or pink skin for up to a year. There is some itchiness in the first few weeks. Clear discharge or puss that dries and forms a crust around the holes. Some discoloration. You may be sore for up to a year. This is normal.

What is the best jewelry for a belly button piercing?

The best jewelry for a belly button piercing is going to be made of a hypoallergenic metal that is good for sensitive skin. Titanium: This is the safest metal for people with sensitive skin. Niobium: Similar to titanium. Good for sensitive skin.

Why did you take out your belly button ring?

I took it out because the skin stretched outside of my belly button which made my pregnant stomach look weird with a belly ring. A year later, I am still not able to wear it because of streaching of the skin. The distance between the peirced ends is short which makes the ring appear to be just hang for dear life. It looks bad.