How Do You Know When Your Belly Piercing Is Healed And Ready To Be Changed?

Belly piercing is currently one of the most popular body piercings around. This is quite surprising, considering that it is one of the most difficult piercings to heal. Time needed to heal generally ranges from six months up to a year. This obviously varies between individuals, and some may find that their piercing is healed enough for change after about four months. To ensure safe and fast healing, the initially inserted curved barbell should be worn until healing is complete and wearing tight waistbands; activities involving a lot of bending and swimming should be avoided as much as possible.

To avoid possible infections, the piercing should be left alone, except for daily cleaning with anti-bacterial soap and the occasional salt-water soak, to prevent or clear any pending infections. For this, half a teaspoon of non-iodized sea salt is dissolved in a quarter of a cup of boiled water. Once cooled down, this solution is placed on and around the navel, and left for 15 minutes. It will be fairly easy to tell when healing is complete, as there should be no more redness around the piercing and it should be possible to touch the ring without causing pain or discomfort. If there is any doubt that healing really is complete, it is better to wait a little longer.

Alternatively, the person who has done the piercing can be contacted for advice. They will be quite happy to take a look and determine whether it is safe to change the ring. They will also be able to demonstrate how the ring can be changed in the most efficient and least painful or damaging way. Any replacement ring chosen should be nickel-free. This will avoid the risk of any possible allergic reactions, which could in turn lead to infections.

I got mine pierced exactly two months ago, and I've been taking care of it the way the piercers told me to. It's not sore, nor is it red, and the skin around it is soft again. But there tends to be a SMALL bit of white pus on some days-not every day. I heard this was totally normal, and it always occurs (perhaps even years after it was pierced). The piercing place said I could change it after two months of proper healing time, and I already bought a really pretty navel ring! I'm dying to put it in, and when I do, I will continue to clean it the same way. Does anyone think this is a bad idea? The piercing studio charges for a jewellery changing, so I'd rather just do it myself. It appears to be totally healthy, now.

The main thing that I noticed when mine was healed was that when it is first pierced that the area around the piercing is thicker and harder than normal or than it was before, when it was fully healed it went back to normal and was soft again.

The healing of belly piercing can be when there is

1. No pain
   
2. No redness
3. No inflammation
4. No pus

If any of the above mentioned conditions exist, it means it is not healed. To get it healed earlier, use antibiotics.

Yes a long time ago I had my belly button pierced it took about ten months before I could change it so I guess a year must be right my sister took hers out before and she needed antibiotics after

Well I had to change mine a lil after I got mine cause my ball came off and it fell out... But if you still clean it right and make sure its clean it should be fine mine is healing super fast.. I use dial soap and bacitracin+ pain relief... It works great or try sea salt that works good too

Most piercers will say not to change jewelry for at least 3 months but usually wait for 6 months. Can take 1 year to heal even with proper care

Your belly piercing isn't completely healed for 6 months to a year. It takes the long time to completely heal. Its on very soft spot on your body and takes time. Try salt water a couple times a day, it helps. Put it in a shot glass and tip it over on your belly while you lay down.

I got mine done early december 09 and it is on its way to healing there is a little pus and at the top it is red but I don't feel any pain anymore and the skin is almost back to normal I think maybe in january I will take it out!

I got mine down and my guy told me to wait a month it will be fine.

I changed mine a week after I got it pierced as long as you clean it properly it will be fine.

Well I got it pierced october it now december so 2 months and I changed it last week and it is fine, there is occasionally a bit redness and pus but that is completely fine. Change it as soon as you feel it is looking ok and there is no pain or scabs :).

I got mine done in early december, and I will probably change it soon.  I have no more redness, pus, pain, or dry skin left so I figure it is probably almost if not fully healed.