Is my belly button piercing bar too long?

It is completely normal for the length of the bar to show a bit more after two months because, 1. The piercer frequently initially uses bars that are slightly longer than the permanent kind to allow the skin/tissue to swell (natural wound healing process).

Why is my belly button piercing getting bigger?

If you notice the holes at the piercing sites getting bigger, you should watch for other signs of rejection. This is a common one and it might be one you’ll only notice if you pay close attention to your navel.

How far up should a belly button piercing be?

Standard belly button piercings are placed through 1/2″ to 1″ or so of skin above the belly button, down and out through the upper lip of the navel cavity. The end result should be that the bottom ball of your belly button ring nestles right over top of your belly button.

What is the longest belly bar size?

Sizing – Standard belly ring bars are 10mm-11mm. If your belly ring is just a bit tight, then 12mm or 14mm is the longest you want to go.

How do you know if your belly button piercing is too short?

If it feels uncomfortable or presses into your skin too much, then, yes, it is most likely too short. I find longer jewelry always a little more “safe” and comfortable. Look up “J-Bars” too, they seem to work pretty well for me.

What’s the longest belly bar?

16mm is “XX Large/Long” and 19mm is XXX Large/Long. The most popular size that actually fits most people is 14mm. Sizing – Standard belly ring bars are 10mm-11mm. If your belly ring is just a bit tight, then 12mm or 14mm is the longest you want to go.

How do you know if your belly button bar is too short?

1. A barbell that is too short can compress the the skin and be painful when a barbell that is too long may bump or get caught in clothes and might reduce skin space on your piercing.
2. To find the size of your curved barbell you need to measure the inner length between the two balls (or jewels) in a straight line.

When can I change my belly button piercing?

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 can I make my belly button piercing heal faster?

During the healing process, you should do the following:

1. Avoid hot tubs, pools, and lakes. Your wound can come into contact with bacteria in the water.
2. Opt for clean, loose-fitting clothing. Tight garments can irritate the area and trap bacteria.
3. Protect the piercing.
4. Avoid the sun to prevent sunburns.

How do you know that your belly button piercing is healed?

Distinguishing between signs of infection and regular healing can be difficult. Pain and swelling right after a piercing are common. It is important to monitor how symptoms change. If symptoms, such as pain, steadily improve, the piercing is probably healing normally.

What are the most common reasons a barbell piercing fails?

(CBRs and other rings are more prone to complications than a curved, banana barbell.) If there is tissue damage around the piercing area. If there isn’t enough tissue strength to hold and support the jewelry. If there was incorrect placement, such as if it was pierced too shallow or not absolutely perpendicular.

Why does my belly button piercing keep breaking off?

If there is pressure, such as caused by another piece of jewelry from another piercing moving or putting pressure on the one in question.

How do you prevent a barbell piercing from moving?

(Surgical grade steel and titanium are the best to prevent migration.) If the jewelry is not the right type. (CBRs and other rings are more prone to complications than a curved, banana barbell.) If there is tissue damage around the piercing area.

How long does it take for a navel piercing to heal?

It may seem to be healed in 4 to 6 weeks, but it can take 3 to 6 months and sometimes even up to a year for a navel piercing to heal completely.