10 questions about belly button piercings

I have a lot of questions about belly button piercings

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
3. how much does it usually cost?
4. is there an age limit?
5. how fast is it over with?
6. could it make me sick?
7. should I look @ the needle?
8. can it get infected easily?
9. can I go swimming after?
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?

All piercers will provide you with their own detailed aftercare instructions, but I will give ou mine.
1. The pain is very mild, about a 3.
2. It doesn't matter at all
3. Usually costs about $40(CDN) if you have your own jewlry, and $60(CDN) if you don't
4. usually you have to be 16 to get a piercing without parental concent!
5. It only takes a few seconds
6. Most piercers will tell you to go eat or drink something to bring up your blood sugar
7. if you are afraid of needles I wouldnt advize you to take a look
8. if you don't follow the aftercare instructions it can
9. It's not recomended that you go swimming in the first two weeks
10. Usually you should wait about one month to change it, but you can do it sooner if things are healing properly, and it hasn't been infected

~Tiffany~

1. it didnt hurt me at all. im saying about a 2 at the most.
2. doesnt really matter.
3. mine was about 30 dollars.
4. I was 13 when I got mine, but I have to get something notorized.
5. ha like 10 seconds depending on the piercer.
6. you could get dizzy or nauseous if youre really nervous.
7. that stuff doesnt bother me, but if youre nervous, dont.
8. cant all piercings?
9. after you wait the healing time.
10. youre supposed to wait a few months, but I changed mine about 2 weeks after.

if you want to know this stuff, the piercer will tell you more than enough. and if youre this worried about the pain and how long it takes, then id recommend to not get it done.

1. About a 3
2. Doesnt matter
3. Mine was about $40
4. I got mine done when I was 13, but without parental consent, 16.
5. A few seconds
6. Usually drink or eat something before so you dont get sick.
7. If your really nervous, dont.
8. Only if you dont clean it properly.
9. I did about 3 days after but it was in a pool. Usually wait a couple weeks.
10. Usually 2-3 months.

have a lot of questions about belly button piercings

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)? dependin on your pain tolerance.I have a low pain tolerance and it was about a 5 for me
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter? it doesnt matter.
3. how much does it usually cost? 45.00$
4. is there an age limit? yes,in some states you have to be 16 with parents permission
5. how fast is it over with? it takes about 1 min to about 1 1/2 mins
6. could it make me sick? yes,depending on your pain tolerance
7. should I look @ the needle? no,it will make you kinda nervous
8. can it get infected easily? yes,clean it twice a day(morning/night) with contact solution,neosporan,and dial soap.
9. can I go swimming after? I would advise you to wait about a week,because of the chlorine in the pool can infect it
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it? when I got my belly button done they said I could change it after 8 weeks(two months)

I hope these answers were helpful! I have had mine done for 2 months and its really worth it.

1. Its not as painful as I imagined. the most is a 2.
2. it doesnt matter.
3. mine costed 75 bucks. mainly because of the jewel stud I chose.
4. normally its like 16 and above.
5. bout a minute
6. you will feel slightly dizzy when you get up
7. you cant. you'll be lying down.
8. yarh. keep it clean and dry.
9. nope. gotta avoid for bout a month. and try to have lesser seafood as they are 'poison' to healing wounds.
10. at least 2 months after. just to be safe.

you should give it a try. dont worry bout the pain factor. its not as bad as you imagine. think bout other stuff that makes you happy and before you know it, its already done.
take care of it though.

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)? it only hurts for a few seconds. so only about maybe a 3-4. if you can take getting a shot or blood taken your fine.
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter? dosnt really matter it will only affect what type you get the ring or bell (I think there called that)
3. how much does it usually cost? I got mine dont at image and it only coast 45$
4. is there an age limit? no. if under 18 need your parent there though.
5. how fast is it over with? the pain a few seconds. and it only takes maybe 5 mins to get everything done.
6. could it make me sick? sick.. depends how you mean it. my friend watched me get mine and she had to sit down because sh was dizzy and feeling like she was about to throw up but they can take care of that. depends if you can take a needle or not.
7. should I look @ the needle? no. I would not if I where you. inless you really like to watch all that happen. no. talk to a parent or hold there hand it helps to relaze you.
8. can it get infected easily? sort of. just clean it daily and if you go swimmingect clean it when done. helps keep them away.
9. can I go swimming after? probaly about a mouth after. but clean it after
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it? 2-8 mouths is the normal waiting time. depends how long your body takes to heal.

I have a lot of questions about belly button piercings

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)? About 2 or 3
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter? Doesn't matter
3. how much does it usually cost? It only cost me $20, but it usually is about $45 dollars, depending on whether you have to buy the jewelry seperate or not
4. is there an age limit? Different per place. 16-18 without a parental consent. Otherwise, have to be notarized
5. how fast is it over with? Sterilization of the area is about 2 or 3 minutes, and the actual piercing is done in about 5 seconds
6. could it make me sick? I dont know
7. should I look @ the needle? I didnt. If you're scared of needles, no
8. can it get infected easily? Yes, if you dont clean it daily with dial soap and SEA salt soak
9. can I go swimming after? Really you're not suppose to swim in public places because it can get infected. But needless to say, I went to a water park the next day and was fine..lol
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it? Talk with a professional. I still haven't changed mine, but I will wait till about 2 months

Heyy :]
I've had my bellybutton pierced since I was 12, so I'll fill this out with all my knowledge.

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
- For me, It was a 2 or 3. The fact I was thinking it would hurt really bad was misleading, so don't be nervous :]
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
- I wouldn't think it would matter. I've never heard of someone having a fat bellybutton, hahah.
3. how much does it usually cost?
- If I remember right, mine was 40 dollars. But don't go by price, go by how you feel about the atmosphere and the person piercing you. Shop around and see your options.
4. is there an age limit?
- At the place I went to, all I needed was my moms signature. But I'm sure they don't want a 7 year old walking in to get pierced, lol.
5. how fast is it over with?
- The clamping takes the most time, and the piercing itself is over in mere seconds.
6. could it make me sick?
- If you fail to clean it afterwards, it can get very infected. Also, if the needle isn't sterile, it can be fatal. But piercing places are required to be healthy and clean and stuff, so it shouldn't be a matter of concern.
7. should I look @ the needle?
- It all depends on your preferences. I looked when I got mine done, only because I can't stand not knowing what's going on. Some people get queasy by looking. Do what makes you comfortable.
8. can it get infected easily?
Extremely. I'd pick up a bottle of Bactine from your local grocery store, it's a low priced cleaning and anti-infection liquid you rub on the pierced area with a q-tip. Some places give you cleaning solutions. Clean it daily, and do not take the peircing out until it is fully healed.
9. can I go swimming after?
You might want to wait a few days, until the infection is under control and the pain goes down a little.
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?
Until it is healed, they say. But who wants to wait months? I changed mine as soon as I could move it around in all directions and yank on it without it hurting at all. It didn't get infected after changing it then.

I hope this helped :]

Getting your belly pierced doesnt hurt at all. I hate needles and I did it..think about it, guys think its hot. I say do it. Just keep it reallly clean!

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)? The pain is about a 1 or 2. ITS not as bad as people say. I had my top done, but it got ripped out [so dont wear dangley belly rings till its healed] and juss a few days ago I got my bottem done.

2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter? Im sure it doesnt matter. Different people have different pain levels.

3. how much does it usually cost? Mine cost $30. Usually the vary on the type of belly ring you get.

4. is there an age limit? You have to be at least of the age 15-17 with parent consent. I did get my top done at age 16, but it ripped. However I am 18. I didnt need that parent consent this time.

5. how fast is it over with? Well the piercing with get ready, tell you to take a deep breath and let out, so soon as your done letting out your breath, its all over with.

6. could it make me sick? I highly recommend you not look at the needle. Look up at the ceailing or close your eyes and think of something else.

7. should I look @ the needle? Absolutly not. You will get freaked and not go thru with it, or you will be completely scared and uptight when the needle goes thru, then it will hurt like a mofo.

8. can it get infected easily? yes. Clean it with sea salt and water. No rubbing alcohol and no hydrogen peroxcide or anything of that nature. never use table salt and water. Only use what you peircer gives you, or sea salt and puritfied water, and antibacterial soap.

9. can I go swimming after? Wait until its healed. Soft skin doesnt heal fast.

10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it? You could wait 2 weeks, but it will be sore to chage. So wait a month. Before you change it, clean the area, clean the new belly ring, stick it in, and clean agian. NEVER leave you bely ring out for a long period of time. it could be a btch getting back in.

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)? I would say the pain is about a 2 maybe even a 1. the piercing doesnt hurt its the clamp.

2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter? it shouldnt matter.

3. how much does it usually cost? Mine was $50. it depends on the type of body jewlery you pick.

4. is there an age limit? if your 16 you can do it without parental consent, but anyone younger must have parental consent.

5. how fast is it over with? it shouldnt be anymore than a few seconds. real quick.

6. could it make me sick? no, unless you have a really weak stomach then dont look at the needle.

7. should I look @ the needle? when I got mine done I look at it & then I kinda freaked. so I would recommend not looking at it.

8. can it get infected easily? of course, if you dont take the proper care of it while its healing then you can run into some problems.

9. can I go swimming after? wait intill its healed because you dont want the bacteria in the water to go inside you newly pierced hole.

10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it? about a month.

1. I must not be as strong as these people, but I would say a 7 at least
2. it actually probably hurts more if you're skinnier
3. mine was $30 w/my own jewelry, but it really ranges
4. 18
5. eh, about 10-15 minutes
6. yes
7. nooo
8. yes, use salt water daily for a month after
9. no, no swimming until it is healed (at least 2 months)
10. one month; any sooner, let the piercer help you change it

I have mine done, and I love it. It's been over a month so far, but I still do not feel it's ready to be changed. Some days it hurts a little, but never as bad as the day I got it.
My lip piercing hurt 10X worse. Just remember, everyone handles pain differently. If someone says a piercing didn't hurt, they are lying. It might not have affected them much, but it had to of hurt them.

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1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)? ha um. I was holding my 8 yr old step sisters hand; & I hate needles & I kinda squeezed her hand so hard I broke it.
thats what cheering does to you (:
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?dont matter. im skinny.
3. how much does it usually cost? uh mine cost bout 60.
4. is there an age limit? uh 13 in teenese. but in south carolina its 16 w/ parent permission & 18 w.out parent
5. how fast is it over with? REALLY fast.
6. could it make me sick? I was really nasuated.
7. should I look @ the needle? NO ! deff. not.
8. can it get infected easily? YES! clean everyday bout 3 times a day. mine got infected. but its cleard up now.
9. can I go swimming after? uh you may not feel like it. hah
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it? bout 4 weeks I think. I don't know they will tell ya.

hope ya take my advice(:

1.) How bad is the pain (1-10)?
Personally, it felt more uncomfortable than painful for me when I had mine pierced (yesterday). The piercer used a clamp, which created some bad bruising. And the needle felt sharp. But as soon as the bar was put it, the pain went away completely.
I'd say a 4/10.

2.) Does it hurt more if you're really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
I'm thin, and so the piercer couldn't pick up much flesh with the clamp. I have to admit, the clamp hurt me. I reckon bigger girls (or boys!) would more comfortable with the clamp because of how much flesh could be on their bellies.

3.) How much does it usually cost?
Piercings at Blue Banana are currently reduced to 15 pounds.
Usually, it's between 30-35 pounds.

4.) Is there an age limit?
In the UK most piercing studios allow 13 year olds to get pierced with parental conset. Without, you have to be 16 with ID.

5.) How fast is it over with?
I'm not sure. The piercer took quite a long time with me because my belly button is quite strange apparently lol.

6.) Could it make me sick?
I feel sick whenever I bend down and feel the bar digging in. Also, after I had it pierced I was feeling a bit shaky and sick.

7.) Should I look at the needle?
If you have a strong stomach, go nuts! If you're easily freaked out, I don't suggest it. Although, I did. It looks strange, but it's soon over and done with.

8.) Can it get infected easily?
Yeah, more so than others. I'm hoping mine doesn't though. I clean mine with anti-sceptic wipes, diluted tea-tree oil and salty water. Also, wear a sterile paper pad over the piercing if you're wearing a top that might easily snag the jewellery.

9.) Can I go swimming after?
I don't think you'd want to.

10.) How long do I have to wait until I can change it?
Up to 2 months. I don't advise you change it straight away. Wait a few months.

Good luck!

1) 2
2) doesn't matter
3) mine was around $40
4) I'm not sure I got mine at 15
5) 5 seconds
6) I didnt get sick
7) you prob. dont want to look at teh needle that might really make you feel sick
8) If you dont take care of it. mine did get infected
9) I went swimming 30 min. after everything was fine
10) 2-3 months

1. the piercing doesn't hurt, but afterwards the pain is about a 2, unless you do tumbling like me or bounce around a lot, it hurts to jump around for about 3 days.
2. doesn't matter
3. 40 dollars
4. I am 12 and I got mine done, but thats with parent permission, you can be 16 w/o parent permission.
5. takes about 3 seconds.
6. No
7. You wont be able to, even if you wanted. but if you can, I suggest you don't.
8. yes if you touch it too much.
9. Yes.
10. I'd wait a couple months

1.the pain was about a 3
2.I don't think it matters
3.well I payed 20.00$...I live in n.y...jamaica queens
4. At sum places yu don't need a parent...im 14
5.about 5 minsz to be completly done
6.I wasn't sick
7. Do not look at the needle...don't look at anythin lols..
8. Yeah if too much bacteria get in contact with it
9. Nope...yu have to wait like 4 weeks to swim
10. I changed mine a month later

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
-> matters if you can take pain for me a 2..but then again I had 70 stitches..so I guess I can take pain.

2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
->im 110 and 13. and it didnt make a difference then my sister whos 18.haha shes was crying and I was fine so maybe age mattrs haha

3. how much does it usually cost?
-> mine was free. my aunt did it; but some $45 to $80 dependin on if you buy a riong there or if you already have one.

4. is there an age limit?
->not if you have a parent.

5. how fast is it over with?
-> like 15 seconds fr the needle and 2 min for the ring and everything. but the clamp hurts more than the needle so you might not even notice. :P

6. could it make me sick?
-> ehhh. matters what you call sick...shitt made me tired.

7. should I look @ the needle?
-> well needles dont scare me but I dont advise you cause thats the only thing youll be thinking about when you get it done :P

8. can it get infected easily?
-> if you dont take care of it.

9. can I go swimming after?
-> WAITTT!!! it will sting if you g too early. defenitely not the same day haha

10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?
-> I waited 2 months just to be on the safe side. hehe...twirl it around at night just so it doesnt get crusty or stuck in your sleep.

it don't hurt I got it dne when I was 14

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)? I've had mine done and its not as bad as you think its going to be
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter? im not sure, im about adverage and it didnt hurt
3. how much does it usually cost? about 30 pounds-ish.
4. is there an age limit? I got mine done in canada, im 13.
5. how fast is it over with? about 30 seconds
6. could it make me sick? only if your scweemish
7. should I look @ the needle? no!
8. can it get infected easily? yes but it is easy to fight
9. can I go swimming after? 3-6 months
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?3-6 months

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
About a 1 if that. I didn't really feel it at all.
2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
I went with a thin friend and I'm bigger. I think it hurt her worse. But I can't say that it was because she was thinner.
3. how much does it usually cost?
Mine was 50 with the ring.
4. is there an age limit?
I think this one has been well answered.
5. how fast is it over with?
It was amazingly fast. A matter of seconds. When he was done I said 'that's it???'
6. could it make me sick?
I guess if you get yourself worked up.
7. should I look @ the needle?
I say no. But I don't see how you could without tensing your ab muscles, which wouldn't be a good idea. You are lying flat on your back, so just relax.
8. can it get infected easily?
I've heard it can. Mine is only a week old and it just started getting a bit sore and a tiny bit red yesterday. I am being really careful to avoid infection.
9. can I go swimming after?
I wouldn't recommend it.
10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?
My piercer said 6 weeks. But he told me to come back and let him do it.

1. if you have it froze the pain is about 2 out of 10
2.it doesnt matter
3.around £30
4.I think the limit if 13
5.it takes about 1-2 minuites
6.No I dont think so
7.I lookd at the needle it didnt put me of
8.yes it can
9.no you need it to settle ( I think )
10.out 5 weeks

1. 3ish. Its not that bad at all actually
2. I'm guessing it doesnt :S
3. mine cost 50
4. usually 16
5. a second
6. I don't think so. unless you're terrified of needles
7. lol I'd say no. but it depends
8. YES. It is the hardest piercing to heal. You have to make sure you clean it multiple times a day.
9. no!
10. my piercer said 3 or 4 months. It takes about 6 months to a year to fully heal. If it does. A ton of people I know had theirs reject. mine, thankfully, has not rejected and its been about a year and a month.

Im 10 and do you think I could get mine done and im very tall ? x

1. My pain was about a 4, but it went away very quickly
2. I don't think it matters
3. Mine was $65, and the cleaner was $10
4. It depends on where you go; I was 13
5. Mine took about 2 min. in all, to pick out the jewalry & stuff, teh piercing took about 30 secs.
6. It didn't make me sick @ all, but I've heard some people do
7. I don't know, teh lady that did mine hid teh needle from me (also I was closing my eyes)
8. If you don't clean it
9. I had to wait 3 weeks
10. Mine was 4-6 months

I just pierced my own belly button myself, like half an hour ago. I used alcohol prep pads, and a disinfected needle and peroxide, and numbed my whole navel. now im just scared for infection...

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
Well I got mine done twice, one either side (like horizontally). The first one was about a 4, because the bar got a little stuck and wouldn't go straight in =| only a 4 though, and he had to wiggle it around and use a bit of force to get it through. And the second was fine, that was only a 2. So hardly hurt at all really =)

2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
I don't think it makes much difference. I've got a wee bit of tummy jiggle, and I think it made it easier because there was a bit more to clamp on to. But probably not by much.

3. how much does it usually cost?
Mine were £20 each, so £40 for both of them. Got my tongue done at the same time though, so the whole thing came to £70.

4. is there an age limit?
I'm not sure, I'm 18 so I could go by myself with no problems. I think you can go at any age if you're with a parent. But the age limit went up a while ago I think, it might be 18 now rather than 16.

5. how fast is it over with?
Mine took about 10 minutes overall, but that's because there were 2; the piercer had to mark out, sterilise everything, do one, then sterilise everything again. The actual piercings themselves were over in about 30 seconds each.

6. could it make me sick?
If you're especially squeamish then I suppose it could. But I'm terrified of needles, and I'd had my tongue pierced about 5 minutes beforehand, and I was fine =)

7. should I look @ the needle?
You can't. The piercer had me lie down with my head back and told me not to look. If you're putting your head up to see, you're tensing your stomach muscles which makes the piercing more difficult.

8. can it get infected easily?
Yes. It's prone to infection from clothes, body sprays etc. Keep it covered with sterile dressings, changed daily, for the first week.

9. can I go swimming after?
No! Not for at least a week. Public swimming pools are havens for bacteria and other yucky stuff. Especially if there are children in there. Just think how many times you peed in the pool when you were little!

10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?
I don't actually know, I forgot to ask =S but I'm leaving mine in for a good few months, as they can take 6-12 months to heal completely, so I don't want to be messing around with it too soon.

I have a lot of questions about belly button piercings

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?

for me ? I felt the needle go through, but I have low pain tolerance, so maybe that's why because all of my friends said it was nothing for them.

2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?

doesn't matter.

3. how much does it usually cost?

mine cost (I had it done two years ago) I think $70 (CDN) ?

4. is there an age limit?

sixteen without parent's consent.

5. how fast is it over with?

it depends on the piercer.
mine was quick. like a minute

6. could it make me sick?

depends on your pain tolerance, and how you are with needles and piercings.

7. should I look @ the needle?

I think it would be kinda hard too..

8. can it get infected easily?

yeah. anything from fabric softeners, to the type of material shirts/dresses you wear can irritate it.

9. can I go swimming after?

I would recommend you to not go swimming in pools (the chlorine will dry it out), hot tubs, lakes, beaches, ponds, rivers, oceans.. (bacteria can cause infection). I didn't go swimming until three months after when I was allowed to change it.

10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?

I had to wait three months. every piercer has a different time-arrangement, so yeah.

1. how bad is the pain 1-10 (10 being really bad)?
0 - I got mine pierced for my 15th birthday. it was completely painless. It felt like a little pinch. and it was over. no pain what so ever. But, It can vary with other people, but I would definately say the pain would be no more than a 3.

2. does it hurt more if your really skinny or bigger or does it matter?
it's hurt more the skinnier you are, because there isn't enough skin there to actually grasp, so you have to go deeper, and the further past the epidermis you get, the worse the pain. But. It shouldn't unless you are SUPER SUPER SUPER skinny like a pole.

3. how much does it usually cost?
body piercings are usually around 40 bucks.

4. is there an age limit?
at most body piercing/tattoo shops you have to be 18 without a parent's consent. or have under 18 if you have parent/gaurdian present.

5. how fast is it over with?
it seriously takes all of about 5 seconds.

6. could it make me sick?
no.

7. should I look @ the needle?
I watched the whole thing. it depends on whether or not you like that type of thing. if you are super nervous about it, I wouldn't look.

8. can it get infected easily?
depends on how well you take care of it. DONT USE ALCOHOL! I repeat! DONT USE ALCOHOL! It will dry it up really quick! And you won't be able to change the ring for a LONG time, and it can cause an infection too.

9. can I go swimming after?
not at least for two months, that's how long it takes to heal enough to change and be normal. after 6 months its completely healed.

10. how long do I have to wait until I can change it?
I waited two months, and when I got the other ring through it oozed out blood. I would recoment at least 2-3 months.

1.the pain for me was a 2 or 1.,didn't hurt me at all.

2.I don't really think it would matter,I'm skinny and it didn't hurt.

3.mine was $35 at a tattoo shop.

4.the place where I got mine done you had to be 13,I was 14.

5.its very fast bout 8 seconds.

6.I don't think it would make you sick enless your very nervous.

7.why would you look at it? lol no..close your eyes..duh(:

8.it can get infected verry easily,just buy the cleaner where you get the piercing at or hydrogen perocide.

9.I went swimming like 3 days after I got it,just clean it really good afterwards.

10.I waited 6 months,but the pain may be a problem,but I can handle it really easily.

Id rae it at a 5 for pain