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Navel piercing is very popular, especially among young girls, teenagers, and young adults. They are usually fairly easy to treat, but that doesn't mean they will always heal without complications.

Some people experience infections, and others may experience migration (when the piercing slowly moves away from its original location) or even rejection (when the body forces the jewelry out). Although belly button piercings tend to heal quickly, it is common for them to be rescheduled or rejected. Infections, metal allergies, scarring, tearing and spraining are also common. Some people's bodies simply cannot heal successfully, no matter what. You just don't know how your body will react until you give it a try.

The main thing is to make sure that you keep up with proper rehabilitation and wear jewelry, as this will help increase your chances of avoiding complications.

A short list of things that can go wrong with a navel piercing

migration

refusal

infections

scarring

allergy to metal

excessive bleeding

overcleaning

lacrimation

stretching

Each of these problems is described below.

Migration: What Should I Do If My Piercing Moves?

When the firmware migrates, it does not completely abandon the body, but changes its original position. It may only move a little, or it may move from the navel.

Common reasons for migration include:

• If the body does not like the metal that was used for the jewelry. (Surgical steel and titanium are best to prevent migration.)
• If the decoration is not the correct type. (CBRs and other rings are more prone to complications than curved, banana barbells.)
• If there is damage to the tissue around the piercing area.
• If the fabric is not strong enough to hold and support the jewelry.
• If there was an incorrect placement, such as if it was punched too shallow or not quite perpendicular.
• If there is any friction that is caused, such as pants, belts and shirts.
• If there is aggravated damage or injury due to hitting or pulling on the jewelry.
• If there is pressure, for example caused by another piece of jewelry from another piercing moving or putting pressure on one issue.
• If your body is growing: if you had a piercing when you were young and your body is not fully developed, or if you gain weight or become pregnant, your body changes and the piercing changes too, which can lead to migration.

There is nothing you can really do to stop the migration, but you can prevent it from avoiding the potential causes mentioned above. If you see signs of migration you want to remove the jewelry, have it treated and then try to get it re-pierced.

Heavy, thin-gauge jewelry made from the wrong material may cause rejection or migration.

Rejection: What if my body rejects jewelry?

If it continues to migrate, it may be a rejection where your body pushes the jewelry in an attempt to heal itself. Since the body will displace the splinter, it will displace jewelry, foreign substances, and the body does not like foreign objects to be inserted into it.

Some people just can't heal their belly button piercing. I tried several times, but every time, it rejects and starts migrating.

Click on thumbnail to view full size There is a scar on the superior opening and a keloid on the inferior opening. The scar remained after the transfer/failure.

When failure occurs, you may notice the following signs:

• The dumbbell will appear longer.
• The fistula will become smaller.
• The piercing holes will move.
• Usually the mark is from where the holes were originally placed to where they are now.
• There may be redness or scarring around the holes.
• Jewelry may begin to hang differently.
• There may be some tenderness in the area, but it is usually not painful.
• The hole may appear larger than before.
• The skin between the two holes may begin to appear thin and transparent.

Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done to stop the rejection. The best thing to do is to simply take off the jewelry, let it heal, and do it again. If you do not remove your jewelry, you will be left with a beautiful scar. In some cases, the body will completely reject the jewelry and completely force the barbell out.

The good thing is that rejection won't hurt. And no, the piercing should not be infected, there will be transfer or rejection.

Infections: what are the signs?

Bacterial infections most often occur soon after a piercing, but can occur at any time. This may be the result of poor care, unsanitary conditions, a reaction to jewelry, or an unkempt rip or tear.

• Typically you will see swelling and redness in the area, and it will feel painful and possibly hot to the touch. The swelling may become a boil or abscess.
• You may see pus draining (clear, white, yellow, brown, or green), which may crust over.
• If left untreated, it may even cause fever, chills and other flu-like symptoms.
• Red lines radiating from the navel.

Thorough cleaning and antibiotic treatment is necessary. If this is aggravated by a reaction to the jewelry, you may need to change it to something made of titanium or implant-grade surgical steel, but it's best not to remove the jewelry (or touch or play with the piercing with your fingers, which may be dirty).

Rubtsov: Can I Avoid This?

Some scarring is inevitable because the skin around any piercing rarely heals as well as it was done before. The piercing itself is a scar, after all. But sometimes—depending on the location, the face, and other factors—the scarring is more dramatic than others.

Hypertrophic scars are a common risk, and keloid scars can happen to anyone, but those with darker skin pigmentation are more sensitive. Keloid scars appear as overgrown red-purple mounds of fibrous scar tissue that feel hard and smooth to the touch and can appear at either end of the fistula. They often itch and can sometimes be tender and slow to heal.

Metal Reaction: What If My Body Is Allergic to Jewelry?

Many people have hypersensitivity or allergies to various metals. Sure, there is some interesting, cheap, beautiful jewelry out there, but it's not worth the risk. A reaction to the jewelry may be what causes infection, which in turn causes rejection or migration and ultimately the loss of the piercing. If you're just allergic to them, you may experience some itching, redness and irritation, but more sensitivity will result in an excruciatingly itchy, bright red, swollen, throbbing, pus-filled fumbling. Your skin may recede from irritation, causing the piercing hole to gape.

Hypoallergenic metals (which are more biocompatible):

• pressure g23 titanium (any color) (best choice!)
• niobium (pure)
• nickel-free, surgical, stainless steel implantation (316L and 316LVM)
• 14K or more solid yellow gold (but only after the piercing is completely healed)
• platinum (but it is heavy so may cause more tears or strain)

Problematic materials:

• nickel
• plastics (some acrylics are biocompatible, but these can degrade over time and are more likely to adhere to germs and bacteria)
• lower gold content; nothing clad, rolled, filled with gold
• rose gold (contains copper) or white gold (if it contains nickel)
• silver; even sterling silver (it can be copper or nickel and it will tarnish)
• poor quality stainless steel (even if it claims to be "surgical")
• nothing coated in any metal (coating peels off)
• rough or rough metal
• costume jewelry or any unidentified metal

If you think you might be sensitive to costume jewelry, immediately take it out and replace it with something more biocompatible.

Wearing a curved barbell (instead of rings) until you are completely healed may reduce your risks.

What Else Could Go Wrong? Tears, Sprains, Etc.

• Excessive bleeding and nerve damage. This may be caused by an inexperienced body projectile that pierces too close to the nerve.
• Overcleaning. You can damage fabrics with too much cleaning. Do not overdo it! Follow your projectile's instructions.
• Jewelry changes too quickly. Another common no-no. It may take eight weeks to six months before you are healed enough to bother with jewelry. Again, follow your projectile's instructions.
• Friction irritation. Sometimes friction from clothing or a belt can cause irritation and delay healing.
• Tearing. Navel piercings are no less likely to be torn than other places (like the ears), but it is possible for jewelry to get caught and torn.
• Stretching. If the stitching is too small, or closer to the edge, stretching may make it too large. Heavy jewelry, tears, rejection and migration can change the shape of the fistula. Some people need to have a doctor fix the hole by stitching it smaller.
• Bacterial endocarditis or infective endocarditis (IE). If you suffer from congenital heart disease and you are exposed to bacteria through your piercing, you are taking a risk, and it could even be fatal. This is why reputable, professional shells ask you about your heart before they do anything.

Navel Piercing Healing Basics

There are many methods that you may hear about, and methods that work for you may not work for someone else. Below is the most common method of care:

• Use saline solution or non-iodized sea salt (not table salt). If you choose sea salt, mix 6 ounces of water with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
• Pour saline solution or sea salt into a cup (disposable Dixie cups work great in the bathroom).
• Gently place the cup over your navel, lie down on your back, and let it soak in for about 10-15 minutes.

You'll want to do this twice a day for the first few weeks. After this, once a day until the piercing heals. You will want to avoid using strong products such as alcohol and hydrogen peroxide. Also, try to avoid using any creams or ointments.

How Long Does Healing Take?

It may seem to take 4 to 6 weeks to heal, but it can take 3 to 6 months, and sometimes even up to a year for a belly button piercing to heal completely.

Sources

HealTreatCure article on: navel piercing rejection, migration, marks, scars, keloids, and pictures.

Article in English: what to do with an infected navel piercing.

Mayo Clinic Page on Body Piercing: How to Prevent Complications.

Piercing is the piercing of various areas on the body and face for the purpose of decorating with earrings. This type of body modification technique is a minor surgical intervention that disrupts the integrity of the skin or cartilage tissue. The procedure has contraindications, which are determined by the characteristics of wound healing and the risk of complications. Scars after piercing are a common consequence of improper piercing, care, or violation of prohibitions.

A scar is a newly formed connective tissue that appears on damaged skin and tissues lying at greater depths. Dermatologists and cosmetologists often encounter scars formed after piercings.

The main signs of a scar:

• rises or sinks compared to other skin;
• has a geometric or linear shape;
• does not contain sweat glands and hair;
• smoothed pattern of the epidermis;
• light or dark color.

There are several types of scar tumors:

• normotrophic;
• keloids;
• atrophic.

After injuries and punctures, a keloid scar appears on the skin of the body and face. It protrudes above the surface, during growth it hurts, itches and causes other unpleasant symptoms.

What scars appear after different types of piercings:

• Face. For decoration, through punctures are used in the cheek area with the installation of labrets. After removal, a mark similar to a dimple remains. If the cheek heals incorrectly, pus and a raised scar will appear. Microdermals are also used on the cheekbones, leaving white, barely noticeable stripes.
• Lip. A scar from a lip piercing is inevitable; the delicate skin heals slowly and rejection often occurs. Monroe, Madonna, Dahlia leave an imprint, like a mole, and it is possible to disguise it with a tattoo of a fly. Other options may be less noticeable if they are removed at the first sign of rejection.

• Nose. In this area, scar tissue may look like a depression or a bulging ball with purulent contents inside.
• Language. This amazing organ has a unique ability to quickly regenerate using saliva. The puncture heals quickly and often without a trace.
• Nipples. Nipple piercing in women can end in disaster - blockage of the mammary glands. As a result of the growth of atrophied tissue, breastfeeding will be difficult or impossible.
• Eyebrow. The most painful and dangerous zone. High risk of damage and tearing due to caught clothing or hair. A torn wound heals unsightly and with visible raised edges.
• Navel. Rejection of the earring often develops, and childbirth or pregnancy can leave an unsightly keloid scar, which, when the abdomen enlarges, can rupture and go in unaesthetic arrows in different directions.

How to remove a piercing scar

Today, several effective methods for removing various types of scars have been developed.

How to remove piercing scars:

• Surgical excision. The operation is carried out six months later and only in urgent cases, when it is difficult to open the mouth due to scars on the lips and the inability to breathe normally.
• Injection contour plastic surgery. Performed by a cosmetologist to disguise small marks. Repeat procedures after 1.5–2 years.
• Fractional influence. The laser can even out the skin, give it a beautiful appearance, tighten it and remove excess tissue.
• . An erbium laser evaporates liquid from the skin and makes the scar smooth and invisible.

Review of effective ointments

All methods are good in the treatment of scars; gels, ointments and creams aimed at smoothing the skin and producing elastin and collagen can be used to complement cosmetic procedures or be used as an independent method of treatment.

The best drugs:

• Kelofibrase. Prevents blood clots, improves microcirculation and saturates with moisture, which helps to quickly cope with the problem.
• Dermatix. Improves the appearance of the defect and treats it from the inside using silicone.
• Fermenkol. Contains collagenase. Destroys excess collagen and smoothes the surface.
• Kelo-cat. The gel softens the atrophied area due to the silicone content. Effective on all types of scars.
• . Used for various skin deformities. The main component is onion extract, allantoin and heparin, which provide a therapeutic effect.
• Imoferase. It has an effect on the structure of the scar, moisturizes, relieves inflammation and restores essential functions. Indicated for the treatment of scars after tattoos and piercings of the navel and nose.

Rules for puncture and healing to avoid scars

There are a number of measures to help avoid unpleasant consequences and scarring. Experts recommend the following:

• Maintain sterility. Reusable instruments and jewelry are disinfected in an autoclave, the needle and catheter are in disposable sterile packaging.
• Use anti-scar ointments during the healing process.
• Take vitamins to strengthen your immune system.
• Carefully care for and monitor the reaction to the earring.

In photos and in real life, a scar after piercing on the nose or other area of ​​the face or body often does not look aesthetically pleasing. Those with defects try to disguise them or get rid of them completely. But even after a course of expensive procedures, a mark may remain. Be careful about punctures and try to avoid complications.

Unique molecule

The composition includes an active enzyme - stabilized Hyaluronidase.

Ease of use

It is quickly absorbed, does not leave marks on clothes, and does not require preliminary preparation of the skin before application.

Safety

Does not have a skin irritant effect. The cream has passed strict dermatological control.

Causes of scars after piercing

During piercing, the skin and cartilage tissue are damaged - wounds appear that do not heal immediately, scars and cicatrices form. Sometimes this occurs from improper puncture, poor disinfection, or improper wound care.

If you do not pay attention to scars and hems, they can remain for a long time and cause great inconvenience.

Locations of scars after piercing

Scars and welts appear at the puncture sites. Most often, piercings are done on the lips, nose, tongue, nipples, eyebrows, and navel. The tongue heals the fastest - due to saliva, rapid tissue restoration occurs. Anyone who decides to get a piercing should be prepared for scars from eyebrow and lip piercings. They are inevitable due to the delicate skin on the face and are quite dangerous due to the consequences. Wounds take a long time to heal and are ugly. The most dangerous area for scars to appear is the nipples. In women, the mammary glands may become clogged.

Methods for caring for scars and scars after piercing

To prevent scars from appearing, you need to ensure sterility during piercing. The specialist must sterilize reusable instruments, and remove disposable ones from the sterile packaging in front of you.

After the procedure, it is worth strengthening the body with vitamins and carefully caring for the wounds. Imoferase® cream, which acts on the structure of the scar, is suitable for skin care after complete healing of the wound.

Mechanism of action of Imoferase® cream

The main active ingredient of the cream, the enzyme hyaluronidase, acts on the connective tissue in the scar. In the scar area, blood circulation is restored and tissue nutrition is improved. The movement of fluid in the interstitial space improves. As a result, inflammation decreases and tissues soften and become elastic.

Results of the action of Imoferase® cream

After applying the cream, the scar softens and becomes elastic; local tissue swelling decreases. The height of the scar and scar is halved. Due to a decrease in the amount of melanin (a pigment that gives the skin a yellowish or brown color) in connective tissues, the intensity of the color of the scar and scar decreases.

How to use Imoferase® cream

The cream should be applied to the scar or scar in the morning and evening for 4-8 weeks. The cream is easily absorbed and does not leave marks on clothes. Does not irritate the skin, does not contain parabens or fragrances.

Lip piercings have become quite common. While most of its types are harmless, some contribute to unsightly scars that appear when the wearer decides to remove jewelry. Hypertrophic scars and keloids are also common complications of lip piercings when they do not heal properly.

Young people are very fond of facial piercings. However, as people grow up, they find it inappropriate, more juvenile, and as a result, some get rid of it, which can happen with minimal difficulties or huge scars. The smaller the lips, the correspondingly smaller the scar remaining after their piercing. Often only a small scar will remain, a reminder of the previous piercing, which may disappear completely over time.

The size of the scar on the lips depends on the length of time the jewelry was on them, as well as the size of the jewelry. It also directly depends on individual healing capabilities. Since scars vary from person to person, it is difficult to predict how large they will be if you decide to get rid of your jewelry.

Professional piercers always ask you to sign a consent form, and no one will do a piercing without you explaining and understanding the risk of scarring.

Do you get a scar after a lip piercing?

Anyone considering lip piercing is usually trying to get an answer to this question. It would be correct to say that YES, lip piercing can leave a scar. This is a common occurrence because the skin is damaged and the body reacts by creating thicker tissue that can protrude or peel off, resulting in a scar.

Scar after lip piercing

A scar appears when normal tissue is replaced by connective fibrous tissue. There are three types of possible scars that can form after lip piercing: hypertrophic, keloid and atrophic scar.

Keloids are a form of scarring that can be caused by piercings due to delayed healing. They can occur in almost anyone, but are more common in people with darker skin.

Atrophic scars are more common and, unlike hypertrophic and keloid scars, which form raised tissue, appear as a sunken pit in the skin. In size they also do not go beyond the scope of the piercing.

Please note that some scars are caused by injury during fighting or participation in contact sports. It is always recommended to replace your jewelry with softer ones with less retainer to reduce the risk of scarring.

Does piercing always leave scars?

Although this is a serious problem for most people, lip piercings will eventually leave behind only a tiny mark on the skin, which will eventually disappear. However, this also directly depends on the size of the hole according to the decoration used. If you used a size larger than 16, this may affect the elasticity of the skin and cause minor scarring.

Scar after vertical labret

Have you made yourself a vertical labret? As with all piercings, it is normal for scar tissue to form around the area pierced by varying thicknesses of piercings. Vertical labrets leave a scar in almost all cases, especially in cases of early infection or incomplete healing after wearing jewelry, and the scar is usually very tiny.

The site of a vertical labret or Ashley piercing that is on the lip will not be noticeable, but the part that is slightly lower may be more visible. The fabric appears to be a small stain in this area. The small mark that forms at the top of the lip is hidden by the jewelry and will only be visible when you remove it.

Examples of scars in the photo

Lip piercing scars vary in appearance and size. Below are some photos that will help give a general idea.

Small lip piercing scar

In this image you can see a very small pitted scar left by the labret. It will gradually fade and blend into your skin tone.

A noticeable scar after suturing a hole from a large piece of jewelry

This young man was wearing an 18mm labret. The hole was stitched up, which would undoubtedly leave a large scar.

Growth of tissue around the decoration on the inside of the lip

Excessive tissue growth around jewelry can pose an ingrowth risk.

This shows what the scar looks like before and after suturing.

Scar removal

The presence of jewelry and subsequent prolonged healing after its removal can cause noticeable scarring. Piercing scars are usually quite small, but if their size and appearance are a concern, there are ways to reduce their size. There are several options for getting rid of marks on the lips.

Surgical removal

This removal method is quite popular and provides a good result - the shape and size of the scar is changed by cutting it and further joining the edges with small sutures under local anesthesia. Excess skin is removed and the edges are pulled back to normal using sutures or surgical strips.

Excision removes deep folds of skin and leaves tiny marks in their place. This method allows the edges to heal quickly and, although the appearance improves and the visibility of the scar decreases, it will not be possible to completely get rid of it - you will have to have a slightly smaller scar for some time, which will become less visible over time and then disappear.

If the scar is large, then removal of excess skin can be combined with a skin graft, which involves removing the scar and then sewing new skin in its place.

How much does lip piercing scar removal cost?

Depending on where you live, the cost of the intervention can vary from several tens to thousands of dollars. It would be best to first find a good, experienced plastic surgeon in your region, agree with him on the possibility of performing the operation, its cost, further course of treatment, and only after that proceed directly to the removal.

Other scar removal methods, such as laser or lip creams, are not recommended. For piercings that do not go all the way through the lip, you can massage the area daily for 1-2 minutes using oils containing vitamins A, C, or E. These will soften and smooth out scar tissue.

Scar on the inside of the lip

Sometimes scar tissue forms on the inside of the lip and grows over the jewelry. If this happens, evaluate the appropriateness of wearing it and change the size of the jewelry, or get rid of it, as the extra skin creates a risk of overgrowth.

You will need

• - Consultation with a good piercer
• - Antiseptic
• - Scar treatment product
• - Plastic surgery

Instructions

Do it only in professional beauty salons with good recommendations. To avoid any problems in the future, follow these important rules:
- Do not make two punctures in one place at once. Let the first one heal completely first;
- While the piercing hole is healing, wipe it in the mornings and evenings with a cotton swab dipped in an antiseptic (for example, Miramistin solution 0.01%);
- If a crust of dried blood has formed at the puncture site, do not try to pick it out! Soak a cotton swab in an antiseptic and apply to this area for 30 minutes;
- Consult your doctor before piercing on particularly sensitive parts of the body (on, places, breast and others).

Girls need to think about whether to get a belly button piercing. During pregnancy, as the belly grows, the small, neat opening will stretch, often resulting in a large scar. If you have your navel pierced, remove your jewelry before planning a pregnancy - usually a piercing in this area heals within a month to six months.

Consult a cosmetologist or dermatologist if a scar has formed at the site of a small piercing hole. To treat small, fresh scars, you may be prescribed a comprehensive treatment. Modern scar treatments are often recommended, such as Contractubex, Clevrin, Mederma.

Contact a plastic surgeon if you cannot get rid of old punctures by other means (especially when they have been actively used). Do not wait until the scar at the piercing site becomes pathological. The success of treatment or surgery will depend on the stage of the scar. If only the epidermis is damaged, the skin defect can be quite easily removed, for example, by laser resurfacing. But keloid (red growing) nodes will be much more difficult to get rid of. When you remove the piercing from the earring, try to follow fashion in the future without risking your health or compromising your beauty.

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If you experience throbbing pain in the area of ​​the piercing hole, redness or swelling, and a fever, immediately remove the jewelry and consult a doctor. An earring in an inflamed wound will facilitate the penetration of microbes into the wound and aggravate the pathological process.

Sources:

• Much about piercing: types, materials, etc.

The ear piercing procedure is one of the most common in the field of aesthetic changes in appearance. And if today there is no problem with piercing your ears, then what if you want to get rid of holes in your earlobes?

Instructions

First, remove your earrings. If you pierced your ears very recently, then the probability of healing in your ears is 100%. If you removed the jewelry after the channel was tightened, then complete healing may not occur, and traces of the holes will remain. The earlobes in other places (tongue,) due to their functional characteristics are difficult to heal.

When healing holes, use Contractubex ointment or any other drug intended for healing scars. The ointment is effective in some cases.

Visit a trusted plastic surgeon. Today there is a practice of sewing up holes in the ears. The operation is minor and is performed under local anesthesia.

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In Tsarist Russia, one could meet a man with an earring in his ear: most likely he was a sailor who crossed the equator for the first time and was encouraged in such an original way. Representatives of hip-hop culture in the 80s and 90s rehabilitated the tradition of ear piercing among men. And if recently our compatriot with an earring in his ear attracted attention, sometimes causing a negative reaction, now you will not surprise anyone with earrings not only in the ears, but also on the tongue, on the nose, and on other parts of the body.

Piercings are far from uncommon today. Many young, and sometimes not so young, people pierce parts of their bodies and decorate them with earrings, barbells, spirals and stretch marks. To make your piercing truly beautiful and not cause harm to your health, you need to choose the right jewelry and carefully care for the piercing site. In case of improper care, unfortunately, complications of punctures and rejection of jewelry are not uncommon.

Instructions

If you have any problems with the skin at the piercing site or discomfort, it is important to start on time. For example, if there is a reddened growth or scar tissue around the canal, then you must immediately remove the jewelry and carefully examine it. It is quite possible that the inflammation began because the jewelry was not polished thoroughly enough or did not fit - it was too short and pressed on the puncture site. Thus, if the jewelry rubs or scratches the skin, it simply needs to be replaced and the inflamed area treated with miramistin for some time.

If there is a noticeable seal at the puncture site, then you must immediately remove the earring and apply Vishnevsky ointment to the puncture. Leave for 20-30 minutes, and then wash the puncture with soap. Thoroughly rinse off the remaining ointment and soap and blot the area of ​​inflammation with a sterile bandage, then drip miramistin into the puncture. Now the jewelry can be inserted into place after washing it with miramistin. Lubricate the puncture with Actovegin or Baneocin (according to the instructions for the ointments), do not apply bandages. Try not to disturb the channel or turn the decoration. Over the next three days, wash the puncture with a solution of furatsilin (one in half a glass of boiled water), injecting the medicine into the canal with a syringe without a needle.

If the puncture festers for a long time and treatment does not help, then the jewelry should be removed and the piercing should be healed, since after suppuration the canal may become deformed. If the puncture site is still inflamed, be sure to consult a doctor.

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