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If you realize right away that your new notch is not for you, it’s likely to close on its own. “When you get a piercing, it takes four to six weeks for it to heal up, after which time the hole can be permanent,” says New York dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD.
Rejection usually happens in the weeks and months following a new piercing, but it can also happen years, even decades, later. If you bump your old piercing in an odd way or have an infection that kicks your immune system into overdrive, you might suddenly see signs of migration and rejection.
What is an appropriate age for a belly button piercing?
For ages 13 and up. Bellybutton or Navel piercings are the first in what we like to call a big kid piercing. These piercings take even more care than a cartilage piercing with longer heal times but are a must have for the trendy teen.
Do old piercings close?
It’s hard to predict how quickly your body will attempt to close a piercing, but as a general rule, the newer it is, the more likely it will close up. For instance: If your piercing is less than a year old, it can close in a few days, and if your piercing is several years old, it can take several weeks.
It can take from 9 months to 1 year for a belly button piercing to heal completely. During that time, you’re at risk for infection. Even an injury to an old piercing may lead to infection. For example, if the piercing gets caught on pants or belt buckles.
Pierced areas, especially sensitive areas like the navel, can get infected months and even years after they were pierced, though infections most often occur very shortly after the time of piercing, as that is when the portal door is wide open.
What are the cons of a belly button piercing?
Belly Button Piercing Risks
- Infection. A piercing on your belly button is more likely to get infected than other body parts because of its shape.
- Tearing. If your jewelry catches on things, it could tear your skin.
- Allergic reaction . This is often due to nickel in the jewelry.
- Scarring.
- Migration or rejection.
Is it OK for a 15 year old to get a belly button piercing?
If your dream is to get your navel pierced, but you’re 15 and shops in your area will only perform belly button piercings on patrons 16 or older, consider getting a cartilage piercing in the meantime.
Why do old piercings get crusty?
If you just had your body pierced and you start to notice a crusty material around the piercing site, don’t worry. Crusting after body piercing is perfectly normal—this is just the result of your body trying to heal itself. 1 Dead blood cells and plasma make their way to the surface and then dry when exposed to air.
In severe cases of rejection or migration, you may have a large amount of scar tissue in the previous area. If so, it’s advisable to not re-pierce this area as the skin is traumatized; rejection can re-occur, and tearing is likely.
Why does pus come out of my old belly button piercing?
Belly button piercings can become infected. An infection can create fluid or pus, known as discharge, that can smell bad. Discharge may be thick and yellow or green in color, and it may harden into a crust around the piercing.