Navel Piercing vs. Belly Button Piercing

Navel Piercing vs. Belly Button Piercing

When people talk about navel piercings and belly button piercings, they are generally referring to the same thing: a piercing around the belly button. However, there are different styles of these piercings, and the terminology can sometimes be used interchangeably. Let’s dive into the details to clear up any confusion.

The basics: traditional navel piercing

The traditional navel piercing is placed through the upper rim of the belly button, usually with a curved barbell. The jewelry often features decorative ends like gemstones or charms. (Helthline)

Healing and jewelry choices

The navel piercing is anatomy dependent. The piercer at the moment of your appointment will check which jewelry type is the most appropriate to your anatomy. A good healing process depends a lot if you had this consultation before doing the piercing. If you have the wrong jewelry, it will make a lot of discomfort during your healing process, like bumps and moistures.

Regardless of the type of navel piercing you have, it's important to follow proper aftercare. Healing time is typically 12 months, and good quality jewelry, such as titanium or gold, helps reduce irritation. Always clean your piercing with saline solution and avoid unnecessary touching to minimize the risk of infection. 

Types of Navel piercing: 

Floating Navel Piercing

The floating navel piercing offers more comfort for those whose belly buttons change shape when they sit or bend or for those who don’t have too much space between to upper and lower part of their belly button . This piercing uses smaller jewelry, often a flat disc or bead, which gives it the “floating” appearance on the skin. The floating style is ideal for people who find the larger balls or gemstones of traditional navel piercings uncomfortable. (Body Candy)

Floating Navel Piercing

Inverted Navel Piercing

The inverted navel piercing is a piercing through the lower half of the navel. It could be an alternative if you don’t have the recommended anatomy for the upper half part or for those you want a stylist option.

When a Navel Piercing is not possible?

You could not be suitable to have a navel piercing if you have a belly button hernia, had any type of surgery on the area, had an abdominoplasty, scars or the area doesn’t have enough tissue to keep the jewelry in place. In any case, if the piercer says that you don’t have the proper anatomy it’s because they’re caring about you and your healing process.

Conclusion

So, whether you call it a navel piercing or a belly button piercing, If you have any doubts or need personalized advice, always consult a professional piercer at Body Ink to make sure you're choosing the best option for your body and lifestyle.