Bellybutton piercing has become very popular; bellybutton rings look great whether they can be seen by only you or are visible when you wear crop tops and hipster jeans.

Not every bellybutton is suited to being pierced, so it is a good idea if you check yours out in the mirror before deciding to go ahead. Will it be visible in the clothes you wear? Is it going to irritate you by rubbing on your clothing? Does you bellybutton look good enough to be shown off?

Take care when choosing where you have your piercing done. Only go to an experienced and fully trained professional to reduce the chances of getting an infection. If you know someone who was happy with her bellybutton piercing, go to the same place. Make sure they use single-use equipment and the piercing shop is clean and professional-looking.

Choose a plain bellybutton ring when you have the piercing done; these are easier to keep clean and free from infection. You shouldn’t try to change the ring for another one before the piercing site has completely healed; this could be 2 or 3 weeks, so be patient.

Each day, when you have a bath or shower, make sure you dry the area around your piercing well. Put on some antiseptic and turn the ring around several times to prevent the skin healing over the metal. Re-apply the antiseptic after every shower and work it into the wound and around the ring, and continue to do this until it has healed over.

If you notice any redness around the piercing, it could mean you have developed an infection, so it would be advisable to seek medical advice. If the wound starts to weep or ooze white liquid, get medical advice as a matter of urgency.

When your bellybutton piercing has healed completely, you can have some fun with changing your bellybutton rings to match or contrast with your outfit. Rather than have to take the ring out all the time, buy some inexpensive sterling silver charms and simply hang these onto the original bellybutton ring. This way you can have lots of changes without the hassle of taking out the ring and struggling to put another one in.

Dress up your bellybutton piercing with some of the new designs in bellybutton rings. Add some bling and sparkle; hang some charms in different shapes; go with bright colors or funky shapes to personalize your bellybutton rings.

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