How do I know if I need a longer belly bar?

Navel jewellery is measured by gauges. The higher the gauge the smaller the piercing. 14g is the standard size that fits most piercings. To go up to 12g (and wider) you will need to have your piercing stretched.

What length belly bar do you get pierced with?

The default size for belly bars is 10 mm length and 1.6 mm thickness, which should be suitable for most belly button piercings. However, if you’re not sure what size you need you can measure the one you’re currently wearing. Despite the default thickness being 1.6 mm, some people prefer a 1.2 mm belly bar.

Why Does My belly piercing hang low?

It is completely normal for the length of the bar to show a bit more after two months because, 1. The piercer frequently initially uses bars that are slightly longer than the permanent kind to allow the skin/tissue to swell (natural wound healing process). I have had several navel piercings.

What is the standard belly button ring length?

Sizing – Standard belly ring bars are 10mm-11mm. If your belly ring is just a bit tight, then 12mm or 14mm is the longest you want to go. If the threads barely show out the top when you insert a regular length belly ring, then 14mm or 16mm should be plenty long enough.

How do you know if your belly bar is too tight?

I suggest you wait for the swelling to go down as swelling is a natural part of the healing process when getting a piercing. If the ring feels tight from the swelling then the place gave you a too small one.

How deep should my belly button piercing be?

1/2″ to 1″
Standard belly button piercings are placed through 1/2″ to 1″ or so of skin above the belly button, down and out through the upper lip of the navel cavity. The end result should be that the bottom ball of your belly button ring nestles right over top of your belly button.

How do you know if your belly button bar is too short?

1. A barbell that is too short can compress the the skin and be painful when a barbell that is too long may bump or get caught in clothes and might reduce skin space on your piercing.
2. To find the size of your curved barbell you need to measure the inner length between the two balls (or jewels) in a straight line.

How do you know if your belly button piercing is too small?

What does a rejected belly piercing look like?

Symptoms of piercing rejection more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing. the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days. the jewelry becoming visible under the skin. the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.

How do you know if your belly button ring is too small?

How do you know if your belly button piercing is being rejected?

Signs that a piercing is migrating and possibly being rejected include:

1. more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing.
2. the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days.
3. the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.
4. the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.

Can a belly button piercing be too deep?

If your belly button is too deep or has too much surrounding tissue, it can cause constant pressure on the jewelry, preventing the wound from healing properly. This often causes irritation or can cause infection. When this is the case, it is wise not to have this piercing done.

How do I know what size my belly piercing is?

If you are unsure what size you are, measure a piece of navel jewellery that currently fits you correctly and assess which size show below will best fit. TIP: Most professional belly piercings are done at the standard 10mm to 11mm lengths. If your piercing was done sometime ago your piercing may have shrunk to a smaller size over the years.

What does it mean when your belly button piercing is red?

Red or pink skin indicates that your belly button piercing is still healing or is experiencing irritation. Check your navel ring for dried crusts. During the healing period, small amounts of fluid exude out of your belly button piercing and dry on your ring.

Can I get a smaller belly ring for my piercing?

Anything shorter is not recommended as you can optionally cut these belly rings to a smaller size anyway if they are far too long for your piercing. Our pregnancy belly rings are self threading and your purchase from TummyToys will include instructions on how to do this.

Should I get a 14g or 16g belly button piercing?

Often people who leave their piercing without jewellery for too long end up switching to a 16g as their piercing partially closes, however there are far less choices in belly button rings in a 16g so retaining your 14g piercing is much more beneficial. Refer to the chart below for specific details.