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Question by tracie
Submitted on 6/22/2004
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Is it ok to pierce your belly button yourself?


Answer by Bre BO
Submitted on 8/10/2004
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NO dont do it you have a really good chance it could screw up and you wont be able to get it pierced there again thats what happend to a friends and they said they cant pierce over scar tissue, i would advise you not to do it!!!!

 

Answer by Manda
Submitted on 8/20/2004
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Yes, i hav done it b4. i had mine done 1ce, and muah friend done 3 times. itz a pain in tha butt. But it iz ok.

 

Answer by just me
Submitted on 8/30/2004
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yeah ive done it alot but i can never get it through the end so its pretty annoying

 

Answer by faithy
Submitted on 10/7/2004
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umm somtimes

 

Answer by tra
Submitted on 10/9/2004
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i don't know thats why i came here to ask someone else

 

Answer by xX.Kelso.the.Freak.Xx
Submitted on 10/10/2004
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Where could I get piercing needles, and about how much do they cost?

E-mail me at 6pyro6maniac6@stopdropandroll.com

 

Answer by marmite
Submitted on 10/17/2004
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Yes, don't worry as long as you take the right safety precautions and look after the pierced area you will look great.

 

Answer by chelsy
Submitted on 10/19/2004
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Yes i think it is ok to pierce your belly button yourself but first numb it for a while with ice and then take the needle and stick it over the spot you want it.Think of someone special in your life such as a guy or girl. This helps releive stress. Trust me. Move the needle around and push as hard as you can you won't feel a thing.

 

Answer by Kina
Submitted on 10/23/2004
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Yea, if u have the right equipment. if u have the right equipment, then it is fine. it will get super infected if u just use a sewing needle, or a safety pin. if u pierce it urself, go out somewhere to buy the right stuff. then ull be all fine. buy the right size like a 14g ring and if u pierce it with a straight bar, u haveta buy straight bars afterwords, if u pierce it with a curved bar, then u can buy circle rings, or curved bar bells. if its pierced with a curved, and u put in a straight, it will hurt big time. same the other way as well. so if u pierce it urself, make sure u have the right equipment before u do.

 

Answer by Baby girl
Submitted on 11/3/2004
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I think you should ge your belly or anything else pierced by someone professionaly because i got my belly pierced and it got infrcted and got an operation. If you want to see how it was like a before and after picture go to google.com images and write in belly sores and  go to page 3 and it would be in the 3 row the 1st one.

 

Answer by nickybrat99
Submitted on 11/13/2004
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i have no idea but my friend pierced hers but she got an infection and i am just like you i am thinkin about gettin my belly button pierced or pierce it on my own but if you do you will probably get an infection

 

Answer by noctoriouscig
Submitted on 11/14/2004
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ok does the piercing hurt like when you get you r nose pierced or does ti hurt like a shot at the doctors? i was just wondering,also what are some signs of infection,and how can you get rid of it?

 

Answer by kay
Submitted on 11/15/2004
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i donno

 

Answer by *~*PiErCeR*~*
Submitted on 11/23/2004
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Hey there, i highly reccomend that YOU DO NOT pierce your own navel. Everything MUST be clean, sterilised and proffesional. You are much better off going to a piercing specialist who will make sure you are safe and clear from any future infections.
Hope i helped :)

 

Answer by bebot
Submitted on 11/28/2004
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no fuking way! do u wana kill yourself? huh DUMB ASS

 

Answer by Goldenstarrr
Submitted on 12/10/2004
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I turn to do it myself. I couldn't do it all the way. If you want to get it done that bad just a friend to do it then better if done by somebody that know what they are doing..

 

Answer by Hottie
Submitted on 12/23/2004
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Yes. In my opinion its ok. but u gotta no what your doing. i pierced mine on my own and it looks great. Get an ice-cube or 2 and numb your belly-button. When its numb get a long thick needle or safety pin and pierce it. leave the needle or pin in it for 3 minutes nad put alchol or peroxide on it. take it out and put the belly ring in.

 

Answer by kmk
Submitted on 1/3/2005
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hey peoples i tired pericing my belly button and it got infected it sucks make sure u no how doit

 

Answer by Laura
Submitted on 1/9/2005
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yes it is!

 

Answer by Amy
Submitted on 1/10/2005
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What is the best way to pierce your belly button yourself?? I have tried a total of three times and have yet to suceed.. My parents won't let me get it done professionaly.. PLEASE HELP

 

Answer by go_to_hell8_6
Submitted on 1/16/2005
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yes, It is ok to pierce your navel by yourself, but you have to clean it Twice a day intell it is fully healed. This takes about  6-9 months.

 

Answer by punkie brewster
Submitted on 1/18/2005
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i think it is i've wanted to pierce my belly button forever and my sister did her own and so did her friends and my friends so i'm going to do my myself cause it doesn't look like it hurt

 

Answer by Sarah
Submitted on 1/28/2005
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Yeah, totaly!

 

Answer by buzz girl
Submitted on 2/4/2005
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yes it iz fine to pierce your belly button yourself, but it canes sooooooooooooooo bad,  i would say it iz not successful as i have tried 15 times and still can't get it through as the nerve is in contact.  help me please and give me advice on how i could get it though fully.  buzz girl

 

Answer by tash
Submitted on 2/6/2005
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is it ok to do it yourself my mum said i won't do it and anyway she wont let me but i will if it is safe

 

Answer by jessica
Submitted on 2/10/2005
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yeah why not-mine is hot

 

Answer by chelle
Submitted on 2/10/2005
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nononononono

 

Answer by bugga
Submitted on 2/17/2005
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it is fine to pierce your belly button yourself.  it hurts loads though.  i tried 25 times, my sister saw the scab, once it had healed over, told my mum and i was grounded for 7 months.  i completed it in the end though.  it was well worth it.  mum finally got ova herself.  

 

Answer by karlee
Submitted on 2/20/2005
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yes it is ok to pierce your belly button ive done it myself if u need help email me


hello_1_love_you@hotmail.com

 

Answer by did it myself
Submitted on 2/26/2005
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I pierced my belly button with a hot needle(safety pin). I thought it was going to hurt or I was going to bleed to death but I didn't. not one drop of blood.

 

Answer by Manda Panda
Submitted on 3/11/2005
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Yes it is okay but be really careful really easy to get infected so watch out

 

Answer by _suicidal _envy
Submitted on 3/15/2005
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I wanna peirce my belly boton but i was wondering if i could hurt my self like hit nerves ???? so Yeah if u could answer me bac and give me some tips how to pierce it i'dreally like it ! thankx Ashley

 

Answer by Cindy
Submitted on 3/18/2005
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Personally i think it is okay if you can't afford to have it done professionally. I have had mine done twice professionally and i did it once myself. The two times i had it done they both hurt bad after wards and felt infected but when i did it my self it was GREAT! but i guess i  was just blessed cause it worked for me so it is really up to you weather you feel as if you can do it correctly. the only reason i did it was cause i have had mine done and had seen it done a few times too. so i knew kinda of what to do.

 

Answer by roxy_babe
Submitted on 3/21/2005
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i think its ok to pierce ur own belly as long as u know wat u are u doing

 

Answer by christie
Submitted on 3/21/2005
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i think it is ok to pierse your belly imgoing to do myn tomorrow wen my mom is at workim going to use a sterile sewing needle ive never done it before and i need to know how plz help me
   oh im also 14 ha ha
you can reach me at christiedover1990@yahoo
write me plz

 

Answer by Emma
Submitted on 3/23/2005
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Absoloutly not, no doubt, final answer - NO!!
If you are serious about getting your belly button pierced NEVER do it yourself, even if you think you know what you're doing you most probably don't - and it will get majorly infected.
Professional piercers can pierce your navel with less pain, more accuratly and with the guarantee of properly sterilized utilities... for a small price. I had mine pierced by a professional 6 months ago, it's all heeled perfect and I love it to pieces - changed it 1st time today... if that's what you want... go to a professional!!


 

Answer by kassi
Submitted on 3/25/2005
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i wanna pierce mine myself is that ok? xoxo me tweaker177@yahoo

 

Answer by Shay
Submitted on 3/28/2005
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It depends Tracie, DONT do it with a safety pin, it hurts like hell and it will prolly get infected, if u are going to do it yourself go to a piercing web site and buy a piercing kit or something. Or if u don't want to go through the trouble use a Sewing Needle, but serialize it first, clean the area ur going to pierce before you pierce it, and clean it two or more times a day, or it will get infested.

 

Answer by baby gurl
Submitted on 3/29/2005
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i think it is ok as long as you keep it from getting infected. i let my friend do mine and it has been working out pretty well.

 

Answer by imogan
Submitted on 4/6/2005
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Answer by ..:: babiie_gurll
Submitted on 4/6/2005
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heyy ... i need sum adviceee i realli want to get my belly button pierceddd and i want to get it done lik NOWW i want it soo badlyy my friendss cuzinn got it done and she said it turnedd out finee but i readd summ forums like this andd a lot of ppl say its badd andd a lot say its good soo yeah .. if n e one knowwss wha i shudd doo justt lve anotherr msgg .. thxx buhh byess ...

 

Answer by crewe  chick
Submitted on 4/16/2005
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no it can get infected and all green
stuff cums out and it makes you look like an alien

 

Answer by Emyiness
Submitted on 4/19/2005
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Ummmmm im actually going to pierce it myself my friends did it themseleves and they r alive make sure ur naval is a "inny" not an outtie and that the needle is dipped in alchoal and clean numb the area 1st then clean it with alcohal and have a good earring big enough so it doesnt dig in ur hole cuz that will hurt like hell and dont lie down on ur stomach obviously

 

Answer by meeeee
Submitted on 4/27/2005
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people say it isn't safe but i did mine myself and it looks great

 

Answer by ness
Submitted on 4/28/2005
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what answer?

 

Answer by fefe
Submitted on 5/3/2005
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yes it is ok i do my friends all the time

 

Answer by Alyssa
Submitted on 5/5/2005
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hey i was wondering if its okay for me to pierce my own belly button??.

 

Answer by Nicky
Submitted on 5/7/2005
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I havnt pierced my belly button myself, but i think i will..so i dunno ahha

 

Answer by amber
Submitted on 5/9/2005
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yes, if your careful make sure everything is cleaned properly and stearl. because if it's not then you can get an infection. so you better be careful because i did my own and never got an infection. it's healthy.

 

Answer by neekster
Submitted on 5/9/2005
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yeahh ive done it . it feels amazing , and i mean amazing i love it more than my friend with benefitss!!

 

Answer by tweety_tess
Submitted on 5/14/2005
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i dont no if it is because this girl in my school did it herself and it looks just fine and even one of my friends was thinking about askin the same girl to do it for her so she wouldnt have to pay all those extra charges and stuff like that and i want to get mine done but my mom says i have to wait until im 18 how does that work does any one else think i should wait itll im 18

 

Answer by tweety_tess
Submitted on 5/14/2005
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i don't no if it is because this girl in my school did it herself and it looks just fine and even one of my friends was thinking about asking the same girl to do it for her so she would'nt't have to pay all those extra charges and stuff like that and i want to get mine done but my mom says i have to wait until I'm 18 how does that work does any one else think i should wait until Im 18

 

Answer by Barbie
Submitted on 5/14/2005
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Check out www.coolpiercings.com/piercebelly.html if you wanna know how.

 

Answer by AbC
Submitted on 5/16/2005
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Hey I have a few questions -

1- How BAD does it hurt ?
2- How do you do it exactly ?
3- Whats best recommend to use to peirce your OWN belly button ?
4- how much does it cost if you DO get a professional ?
5- what do you put in after you DO pierce your belly button and for how Long ?

Thank You you can also e-mail me at sweetdreams_499@hotmail.com

Thanks again !!!

 

Answer by patience
Submitted on 5/24/2005
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Yes. I think that it's ok to pierce your belly button. It's crap when people say you can't pierce your own belly button as long as you follow safety precautions its totally ok!

 

Answer by Jordon
Submitted on 5/31/2005
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i hope so cuz im about to do it

 

Answer by wjc28
Submitted on 6/3/2005
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I think it's fine to pierce your own bellybutton. I did mine almost a week ago and its fine it does'nt hurt or anything the only hard part is finding the right place to put it. You should'nt pierce it with a saftey pin though because then the hole will not be big enough, you should pierce it with a thick needle about the size or a actual belly ring.

 

Answer by Magilla GOrilla
Submitted on 6/6/2005
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Yes it is okay, im about to do it!

 

Answer by ~*~Tessa~*~
Submitted on 6/10/2005
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ok,listen. i pierced my own belly button with a kit recommended on here.  yes it hurt but i would never take it back it was more worth it than anything.  my  mom would not let me get mine pierced so i got online and bought the kit with a credit card. DO NOT ever use peroxide as u know and umm well i guess neosporin is good but whats really good is bausch and lomb contacts cleaner lol i know but it cannot hurt u or ur piercing and it works great.  i have been researching self piercing for about 5 years now!  my belly button have never once got infected in the 13 days its been pierced and its so pretty! be very careful and always wash  utensils before cleaning or piercing.I DO NOT RECOMMEND PIERCING THE BOTTOM OF YOUR NAVEL B/C IT IS VERY LIKELY YOU MAY HIT A VEIN OR OTHER IMPORTANT ARTERIES! i have ten times more things to say but it would take wayy too much space!! So good luck and if you do have any questions please dont be afraid to email me at: ghettogurl8269@aol.com        I'm 13 by the way!!

 

Answer by PiErCiNg pAgOdA
Submitted on 6/13/2005
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of course it is ok to pierce it your self... but be vary caeeful and make sure that you use a hallow needle... it is safer, and easier to get threw the skin

 

Answer by jo
Submitted on 6/14/2005
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i wanna know too

 

Answer by $kittles19_Her$hey$23
Submitted on 6/16/2005
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how do u Perice your belly button? the safe way?? Wat do u use & were is the nerve in your belly button? & how do u keep it clean??? & When can u take out the belly button ring when u first do it?? emails us @ skittles19_hersheys23_beachbabes@yahoo.com

 

Answer by Wod
Submitted on 6/17/2005
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No Aboslutley not!!!!! I have done it to my friend..and i regret it!!! We are no longer friends because of it!! Your stumach tissue grows and if u do it while ur young it will stretch your stumach tissue and get very infected!! Do not pierce your belly button by yourself!!! PLEASE!! YOU WILL B SORRY

 

Answer by Alicia
Submitted on 6/27/2005
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I think it's okay to pierce your belly button on your own if you know where to pierce it and how to clean it. I did it by myself and it's doing okay so far but i guess we'll see what happens later on.

 

Answer by Shannon
Submitted on 7/6/2005
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Hey im 16 1/2 years old and i peirced my belly button with a hollow needle. I believe that the hollow needle takes some of the pain away. I hurts for like 2 seconds. But in order for you belly button not to get infected do the following: Make sure your hands are clean along with the needle and the belly button it self. once you get the needle through leave it there for like 30 seconds then slide the ring in its place. you should clean it ever morning and night with Dial Soap(which you can get anywere) and clean it with sea salt. With that just put a lil sea salt in some warm water let it desolve bend over and but the bowl over the belly button push kinda hard and stand up straight and let it soak for 15 minutes. The sea salt makes it heal faster. This is what all professionals say. Or Should Say. And dont worry bout it all of my friends did there own belly button this way and they look GREAT trust me!!

 

Answer by lexi
Submitted on 7/9/2005
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don't do it yourself, go to a place that can do it for you properly, with the right steralized materials.

 

Answer by Elle
Submitted on 7/12/2005
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yeah...who cares

 

Answer by gelly belly
Submitted on 7/14/2005
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no i do not think it is stupid

 

Answer by Amanda
Submitted on 7/16/2005
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I just wanted to know what I should clean it with, and if it hurts

 

Answer by chrissy
Submitted on 7/21/2005
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no don't pierce you belly button by your self because if it gets infected it could eat away skin until you can see the ring and just pull it out

 

Answer by mellisamayer
Submitted on 7/25/2005
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it's totaly ok to pierce yourself. i pierced my nipples.

 

Answer by Lexii123
Submitted on 8/22/2005
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Good question, i would say 5o/5o....cause if you are prepared....completely...then yea....but if your even like .9% not sure....then my advise iS NO!!

 

Answer by kaz
Submitted on 9/15/2005
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my m8 wants 2 perice her belly button her self should she do it or not?

 

Answer by Ashley*~
Submitted on 9/16/2005
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yes,i think it is ok 2 pierce your belly button yourself

 

Answer by el
Submitted on 9/28/2005
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i dont think its a good idea to do it yourself because you dont no a good way how. and you can injure yourself, but that my opinion do what you want

 

Answer by deviliciousbaby
Submitted on 10/1/2005
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i want to know if piercing your navel yourself is safe?!

 

Answer by Tiffany.A.W
Submitted on 10/9/2005
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IT IS O.K TO PIERCE YOUR BELLY BUTTON YOUR SELF AS LONG AS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING
AND YOU DON'T USE A SAFETY PIN

 

Answer by pot gurly
Submitted on 10/10/2005
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Who cares if its okay if you want to do it. seriously, im going to, just make sure u have the right cleaner stuff and keep it clean, it should be fine.

 

Answer by whitney
Submitted on 10/16/2005
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HOW DO YOU PIERCE YOUR OWN BELLY BUTTON

 

Answer by marmar
Submitted on 10/23/2005
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you could if u had the right equiptment and u had a steralized needle and belly ring

 

Answer by KimBO
Submitted on 10/25/2005
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my friend did and she is fine...actually 2 of my friends did.

 

Answer by the cator
Submitted on 11/3/2005
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well it kinda depends, i did mine once and it hurt really bad and it got all infected but i dont see why you couldnt if you properly research it so you will know how to clean it and how to numb it. also dont use a safety pin, it isnt the right kind of metal at all, i would just say if at all possible get it done professionally

 

Answer by Amzey
Submitted on 11/4/2005
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Piercing your own navel is basically a 50/50 chance, it may or may not work out for you. I myself tried to do it once myself with a fairly thick sewing needle. Not too thick but thicker than your average sewing needle. I then found a safety pin which I thought would be better because I could clip it together and use it in place of the belly ring when I'm done. BAD idea. Safety pins are the worst kind of pins to use for piercing yourself seeing that they are not the right type of metal and they could actually corrode inside of you if not sterilized properly.
I didnt have success with the piercing process. I couldnt get through that last piece of skin so I gave up. I am now left with a scar. I regret it now. Im trying frantically to get rid of the scar so I can get it professionally done, once I wear my parents down to letting me.
My best advice is wait it out. Your parents will eventually come around. I mean I have the stricktest parents in the world and I've nearly convinced them.
If your parents say no no matter what..
my best advice is to buy a professional piercing needle, sterilize your equipment and do plenty of research so you know what you're doing. Much Love.

 

Answer by Mathers
Submitted on 11/15/2005
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Well, I did it. Its fine it will heal just dont go to deep and its fine

 

Answer by mal
Submitted on 11/18/2005
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i think it would better to get it done in the shop because they know what there doing

 

Answer by jocelyn n fatima
Submitted on 12/29/2005
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i think that getting your belly peirce by yourself is bad u could poke a vein... and i had it but me and my friends did it wit safty pins it gets infected really fast n hurts really  bad!!

 

Answer by nani
Submitted on 2/20/2006
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yes it is .it is very ok with you piercing your belly by yourself just use the right tools and clean your hands and belly button very clean ....but it is very well better for you peirce it with a person that knows how to. because if you mess up you mostly know the consquences!!!....so GOOD LUCK

 

Answer by Alexandria
Submitted on 3/7/2006
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I WANNA PIERCE MY BELLY BUT IAM AFRAID IF IT WILL HERT

 

Answer by Baby_gurl_xox
Submitted on 3/18/2006
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Of coarse! Its no diffrent then getting it done proffessionaly!

 

Answer by Electra
Submitted on 3/19/2006
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Its my name....I know, weird huh?

Anyways, If I wanted to pierce my belly button, I wouldn't do it my self, I would probably call up my friend to do it, but I would mark the spot with marker, cause who never knows what happens, BUT! The MOST BEST WAY OF PIERCING YOUR BELLY BUTTON is....get it PROFESSIONALLY DONE...If I did it, I would probably screw it up anyways.^.^

 

Answer by missy
Submitted on 3/20/2006
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i think you shouldn't pierce your belly by yourself cuz you can get infected

 

Answer by beyatch
Submitted on 4/30/2006
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When I got my belly done professionally in CHERRY BOMB Marysville it turn out good but I want to know if I can swim or use the slip n slide.

 

Answer by ShayShay
Submitted on 5/6/2006
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Well, of course that is up to you, but thats not a good idea. It would probably get infected because not sanitizing it good enough.If you were to pierce it yourself then you would have to get proper needles because if you a safety pin or sewing needles then you would have troubel putting the jewelry in the hole.

 

Answer by lala*red
Submitted on 6/18/2006
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yes if your not 18 and your parents wont sign for you to get it done. im not suggesting that you do but if you really want to its ok. dont use saftey pins they will cause infections. make sure u numb it with ice first 4 an hour. if you cant get a piercing needle use a 14 gauge sewing needle. afterward leave the needle in for a few days. when you put the ring in push it through while pulling needle out. wash it every doy with anti- bacterial soap (orange- dial is the best)dont use a cloth only cotton swabs afterwards put neosporin around it. it may take 3-6 months to heel. mine only took 1 month. then you could change the ring whenever you want.

 

Answer by sweetiepie18
Submitted on 7/17/2006
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Sure, why not. You have to be really careful though. and DONT use a safety pin! It has really bad metals in it and can get it infected real bad. Use a sewing pin, or a needle you can get from a kit.
  It's better getting it done professionally though. But hey, I don't wanna spend 50 bucks either, so I'm even thinking about piercing my own. Just be careful k

 

Answer by SchugaSpiz
Submitted on 10/20/2006
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I peirced my belly myself aged fourteen. It does hurt and because you do it to yourself your stomach muscles contract making it harder to get through correctly and safely. This is how i did it. First i washed my hands and nails and forearms with very hot water and carbolic soap, then put on sergical gloves, do not use mums washing up gloves! You can drink alcohol to ease the pain but if you are performing it yourself and a friend isnt there in case you get in trouble, it is not advisable. Next i steralised the needle in alcohol, and will do as long as it is neat, not an alcopop! Then light a candle and heat the needle repeatedly but remove and black residue with cotton wool. Clean your sdtomach thoroghly in the hole and the area surrounding it, use carbolic soap and very hot wsater, you can use a cotton bud to make sure the inner area of you belly is cleaned well. dry with tissue. Then lay on your back, place the end of the needle with the eye into a cork from a wine bottle for example and mark with a dry marker pen where you are going to make the hole. Do not go too far in. Push firmly and slowly, because your stomach is not clamped as it is when done professionally pushing through fast can seriously damage your stomach and muscle. Remember you are perfomnig an operation on yourself with out anesthetic! Use a belly bar, not earing, clean it with strong salt water and do the same two times a day in and around you belly, you can also use savlon antiseptic wound wash, it's good stuff! When you get it done proffessionally you are washed with iodine and antiseptic and all the instruments and fresh and after use thrown away. You will layt on your back and your stomach will be clamped, they do this with am instrument which looks like a stick 2with a circle on the end joined at the top. they will draw holes and use a numbing spray which makes the job hurt less than an injection HONESTLY!  you will feel a little pressure but no pain wotsoeva! Then the pericing will be fitted and you should follow the after care sheet given strictly and go back for a check upo and if you are concerned visit your GP immedialy! My peircing at home was just saw ans awkward, cost me 20 pounds to have it done and i am now 15, looks good and is easy to maintain. its your decision but it will be there forever so dont go putting holes here there and everywhere, if you want a peircing wait  for a few months to see if you are sure. I had my ears pierced after my belly and that hurt five times as much!

 

Answer by Cleopatra
Submitted on 10/21/2006
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YEAH ITS OK! I WAS SEARCHING FOR A WAY TO PIERCE MY NAVEL AT HOME AND I FOUND OUT YOU CAN JUST USE A SAFETY PIN. BE SURE TO FIRST CLEAN IT WITH PEROXIDE OR RUBBING ALCHOHOL OR IT WILL GET SERIOUSLY GET INFECTED.

 

Answer by chrissi
Submitted on 11/22/2006
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ya i have my nose done. it didnt hurt  1 bit

 

Answer by lola
Submitted on 6/4/2007
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I don't really know!

 

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