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Why is my belly ring sore after years?
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.
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.
Can a belly piercing reject after a year?
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.
Can a healed belly piercing close?
Fresh belly piercings tend to close quickly. If you’ve had one for years, it can close in a few weeks, but for some people it can take longer. Make sure you clean the area regularly until it’s fully healed. If you want to keep your piercing for the long term, put jewelry in it all the time.
Can a piercing get infected years later?
Even when a person follows the aftercare instructions, infections may still occur. An infected ear piercing can also develop years after a person got the original piercing. Usually, the infections are minor, and people can treat them at home without complications.
A true navel piercing might be an option Your belly button is basically your first scar. Whether an innie, an outie, or an inbetweenie, it’s essentially scar tissue, and piercing through it is a little more complicated than a with typical skin surface piercing.
Should I take my old piercing out if it’s infected?
If a new piercing is infected, it is best not to remove the earring. Removing the piercing can allow the wound to close, trapping the infection within the skin. For this reason, it is advisable not to remove an earring from an infected ear unless advised by a doctor or professional piercer.