Should I let my daughter get her belly button pierced?

If your daughter agrees to have her navel pierced under the hygienic conditions insisted upon by her doctor, and she understands what she must do to prevent that area from becoming infected, you should give her permission to pierce her navel.

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What is an appropriate age for a belly button piercing?

Bellybutton (Navel)

For ages 16 and up. Bellybutton or Navel piercings are the first in what we like to call a big kid piercing.

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Should I let my 14 year old pierce her belly button?

It's her decision and if you think she's mature enough to take care of it herself then what's the problem? Make sure she understands the risks piercings can cause (infections, irritation ect). Let her have some freedom and be a teenager. If she regrets it when she's older, she can take it out.

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Is it a good idea to get a belly button piercing?

Belly button piercings may appear totally cool and effortless from an outside perspective, but they actually require serious commitment if you want them to look good in the long run. They heal slower than many other types of body piercings, and they require a significant amount of aftercare.

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Why not to get belly button piercing?

The anatomy of a navel is rather complex. Depending on the shape, curvature, and depth of your belly button, the piercing may not heal, and the jewelry could cause long-term damage to your body.

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What is negative about belly piercing?

A piercing on your belly button is more likely to get infected than other body parts because of its shape. It's easy for bacteria to hole up inside it. If the piercing needle wasn't sterile, there's a chance you could get serious infections like hepatitis or tetanus. Tearing.

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Does a belly button piercing make your stomach look flatter?

It's simple science: the eye is drawn to the piercing so your stomach automatically looks flatter. Trust me, I've taken it out many a time, wondering if I should get rid, then realise my food baby is way smaller (and prettily decorated) when I've got it in.

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What is a healthy belly button piercing?

A healing belly piercing should be pink and healthy, without any signs of redness, swelling, discharge, or pain. The area around the piercing may be slightly tender, but this should subside as the piercing continues to heal. If you notice any unusual symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention.

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Why do people want belly button piercings?

Reasons People Get Belly Button Piercings

People get pierced for a variety of reasons ranging from self-expression to fashion, wanting to fit into a subculture to simple ornamentation, and more.

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Can a 14 year old get a belly button piercing in Australia?

If you are under 16: You can pierce any part of the ear or body (excluding nipple, genital and dermal piercings) with a parent present on the day. Parent's & guardians must provide valid Photo Identification and complete the piercing consent form.

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Do belly button piercings hurt?

Does a belly piercing hurt? Your belly piercing procedure will cause some slight pain like any other piercing, but because the skin on your stomach is fleshy and soft, it will be less painful than other piercings with thicker cartilage.

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Will a 10 year old belly button piercing close?

If you're talking about the hole after it already healed, probably yes. If you remove the piercing and leave it out for 10 years overtime the skin will come together and close the hole, it will leave a permanent mark but the hole will close and you won't be able to put the ring back in unless you repierce it.

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What age can you get a belly piercing Australia?

Other piercings: if you're under 18, you must get your parent's permission before you get a piercing anywhere other than your ears. BUT if you want a piercing in a private place (like your genitals or nipples), you have to wait till you're 18 even if you have parent's permission.

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Can I be 12 and get a belly button piercing?

minors. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian and must provide identification and proof of age and relationship to the guardian in order to be pierced or have jewelry inserted into a piercing.

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How much does a belly button piercing hurt on a scale of 1 10?

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.

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What is the least attractive belly button shape?

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.

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When should I be worried about my belly button piercing?

Intense pain, swelling, or a fever, however, can indicate a severe infection. It can be challenging to keep a belly button piercing clean and irritation-free, especially when there tends to be friction from clothing. This makes belly button piercings more prone to infection than piercings in other areas.

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What is the safest type of belly button ring?

The Best Jewelry Materials for Belly Button Piercings

Titanium: If you'd rather avoid the potential negative effects of surgical steel or if you know you're allergic to nickel, medical-grade titanium is your best bet.

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Can you sit down after belly piercing?

Aftercare tips

Try not to put pressure on the jewelry. This means that you should stay away from tight clothing, and try not to slouch when you sit to avoid squishing the jewelry between the tummy rolls that the majority of us tend to have. Avoid sandy beaches as well as pools, lakes, and baths.

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What does it mean when a girl has a belly button piercing?

Body piercings can also convey sexuality. A belly button piercing was originally meant to signify sexual attraction, or to draw sexual advances to the woman wearing it. These days, most girls just like them because they are cute, but when women first started piercing their belly buttons, it was for a sign of sexuality!

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What types of belly buttons can't be pierced?

“Outie Navel” – Outie navels are caused by a remnant of umbilical cord which sticks out of the body. Unfortunately, this is the one type of navel that it is actually unsafe to pierce.

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What is the riskiest piercing?

Of all the body sites commonly pierced, the navel is the most likely to become infected because of its shape. Infections can often be treated with good skin hygiene and antibiotic medications. With this type of infection, jewelry generally does not have to be taken out.

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Which piercing is most attractive?

Answer: Helix piercing, conch piercing, tragus piercing, daith piercing and rook piercing are considered cute.

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What is every girls favorite piercing?

#1: Nostril Piercings

Nose piercings are overall the most popular piercings for women. Around 19% of pierced women have at least one nose piercing. Nostril piercings are the most popular of these and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

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