The navel piercing, better known today as the belly button or umbilical dip piercing, is more commonly seen on girls in modern society. However, there are sources that claim to often hear that navel piercing was practiced by ancient Egyptians on males. It was said to signify eternal life, manhood, and courage. Like the ear piercings that I talked about in the last post, navel piercings are also said to signify wealth and higher social status back in ancient society. (http://www.tattoolous.com/blog/2012/07/10/historic-piercing-the-egyptian-navel-ring-controversy/)
There is a common misconception that the navel piercing is actually in the belly button itself; but truth it, the top rim of the navel is usually pierced, and the jewelry hangs down the navel. To get a piercing, people usually book appointments in advance and take painkillers about one hour prior to the piercing process. The person doing the piercing will usually have the skin around the piercing spot clamped to isolate it for a needle to make the hole.
The skin should be sterilized before the needle goes through and again after the piercing is made. The jewelry goes in after the hole is made by the needle. After that is done, you are pretty much set with your navel or belly piercing and the healing process begins! The jewelry or place holder at your piercing should not be taken out until it has healed, or the risks of infections would increase. With proper caring, like using antiseptic, showering carefully, cleaning the piercing, and sleeping in the right position, the belly piercing should heal just fine in six to nine months!
- Le To
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