1. The area around and inside the naval is cleaned with hydrogen peroxide.
2. The piercer holds the upper or lower part of the naval, depending on where you want it, and pulls it slightly away from the body
3. A marker is used to mark the place to be pierced.
4. The hollow needle is inserted through the fold of skin on the naval.
5. A Captive bead or barbell is inserted into the hollow needle.
6. The needle is inserted the rest of the way through and pulled competely out of the skin, leaving the jewelry in place.
7. The bead is attached and the piercing is complete.
- aftercare -
Some redness and discomfort are common for the first few days, if redness presists it could be a sign that your body is rejecting the jewelry and may need to be changed to Titanium or a different metal.
You should clean the piercing three times a day. Using Neosporin or Hydrogen Peroxide and a Q-Tip, thoroughly clean both ends of the piercing. Do not use other cream based ointments because they can dry the wound and infect it.
The jewelry can be changed about 3-4 weeks after it was pierced. Curved barbells are generally used, also Captive beads.
