Piercings could hurt more than tattoos, but it depends on where you're getting the piercing. Also, some describe piercing pain as very short and intense, while tattoo pain can be drawn out and consistently painful.
In general, tattoos tend to hurt more than piercings because the needles used for tattoos are larger and go deeper into the skin than the needles used for piercings. However, everyone experiences pain differently, so there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to how much pain you'll feel from a tattoo or piercing.
If you've gotten your ear or nose cartilage pierced before, that type of piercing usually hurts more than a belly button piercing.
According to Niki, most people rate navel piercings as a four or five out of 10 on the pain scale. Pain is, of course, subjective and it really does depend on how well trained your piercer is. So it's always worth doing your research prior to your appointment to make sure you're in experienced hands.
Both will hurt, but obviously the pain lasts longer when getting a tattoo because the process is much more time intensive. If you know that you have a low threshold for pain, start with one or two (or more) piercings to build up your tolerance, before getting a tattoo.
How bad do tattoos hurt? There's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to how much pain you'll feel when getting tattooed. But if you're wondering what type of pain to expect, Caranfa says the experience is comparable to the feeling of a cat scratch or a sunburn.
Does getting a belly button piercing look good? Yes, because it draws the eye in - AKA it makes you look leaner. It's simple science: the eye is drawn to the piercing so your stomach automatically looks flatter.
Your size doesn't matter as much as your shape
It's a common misconception that those who are more slender are more suitable for navel piercings than those who are curvy. In fact, the shape of your navel area is more important than your size.
Nose. Nose piercings are notoriously hard healers, as they are a very sensitive area due to the nerves that run though. They take at least 12 weeks before being able to be changed, and even then, may need more time.
Make sure to get a full 7-8 hours of sleep on the night before your ear piercing appointment. Lack of sleep has been found to decrease your pain tolerance and can lead to intensified pain the following day. Being well-rested during your piercing session also helps boost immune function and supports the healing process.
A helix piercing is a cartilage placement on the outer upper rim of your ear. Because the cartilage is thinner on the upper ear, helix piercings tend to be the least painful cartilage piercing. They measure around a 4-5/10 on the pain scale and take around 3-6 months to fully heal.
In general, the least painful spots are those with the biggest fat content, fewest nerve endings, and thickest skin. The most painful spots to get tattooed are those with the least fat, most nerve endings, and thinnest skin. Bony areas such as ribs or hips or chest usually hurt a lot.
Although you may think a belly button piercing wouldn't hurt that much due to being on your stomach, it will hurt slightly—just like any other piercing. Because the skin on your stomach is fleshy, it's true that you can probably expect it to be less painful than some sort of cartilage piercing.
It is not recommended that you work out immediately after you get your belly button pierced. You should wait for at least a few days, and perhaps much longer before you resume any of your usual workout routines.
There is no relation between your navel piercing and your body's ability to gain, lose, or maintain your weight. That said, during initial healing you need to be conscious of not injuring the area or causing excessive trauma during physical activities.
People take their cues about you based on your belly button
According to a paper in The FASEB Journal, people prefer navels that are T-shaped or oval, and vertical with a little hooding. While outies are considered unattractive, it may come of surprise that innies that are too deep are also given the cold shoulder.
Your size: Overweight people can get this piercing if they want, but it's not recommended if your navel becomes covered over by skin and fat when you sit. That can suffocate the piercing and build up more sweat, which makes healing more difficult and is a breeding ground for bacteria.
For example, navel or belly button piercings are thought to relieve ailments associated with fatigue, depression, gynecological distress, constipation, or cystitis pain. Piercings of the eyebrows are thought to offer relief from eye strain, vertigo, or emotional and physical shock.
The most attractive spot for a piercing is the belly button. The least attractive is a tie between the nose and the nether regions.
Uncommon piercings may be more costly due to the fragile nature of the procedures. A few more uncommon piercings are eyeball piercings, dermal piercings (pictured to the left), corset piercings, some genital piercings, uvula piercings, bridge piercings, and anti-eyebrow piercings (the latter two are pictured above).
Along with the nostrils and belly button, the earlobes are the safest and most common body part to be pierced. The flesh of the earlobe heals well when the area is cleaned regularly and the piercing is done at the proper angle.