Belly button rings, like all piercings, have become safer to get now that they are more socially acceptable.
Belly button rings were once done at home by friends or in the back of shops by people who had no right to be piercing anyone. Many times this would lead to infection and scarring because it was either done improperly or the person getting the piercing was not instructed on the care it needed.
Today things have changed. Belly button rings are seen in almost every school and on almost every beach across the nation. With this upswing of piercing and the acceptance of society, it is now easier and safer to get pierced. Now you can easily find reputable piercers who will do the job for a fair price, and in a clean and sterile environment. Just like tattoos, everything needs to be fresh out of the package and handled appropriately.
As with any piercing, belly button rings need proper care for several weeks to ensure that it heals correctly and that infection doesn't set it. Most people assume that because it is done on the navel the chance of infection is slim. Well, they are wrong. Because the navel is most often covered by clothing, heat and moisture get trapped there and it can become a breeding ground for bacteria.
Whenever possible it is recommended that navel piercings be done in the warm months of the year. This lets the belly button rings have access to fresh air through thinner shirts or no shirt at all. The popularity and acceptance by society of belly button rings has actually helped lessen infection as well. Today, instead of hiding the piercing from their parents, most teens get them done legally with their parents' blessing. This means letting the piercing actually see the light of day and heal quickly and cleanly.
Being able to be honest with their parents, more and more teens are also being able to tell their parents when something has gone wrong with the piercing. This new wave of honesty has drastically reduced the amount of navel infections caused by piercings.
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