Expect to wait anywhere from three months to a year before you can replace your old jewelry. A good indicator that the injury has healed is that you can move it without difficulty. You should be able to tell if the skin around your piercing has changed in any way. Swelling or discharge is not to be expected.

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Can I change my belly ring after 3 weeks?

Before changing your belly ring for the first time, it’s best to wait at least three months, according to most piercers. However, depending on your skin type, aftercare, and hygiene, it may take much longer. If you give your skin time to heal, changing your jewelry will be quick and painless.

How do I know when my belly button piercing is fully healed?

It can be difficult to tell the difference between signs of infection and normal healing. After getting a piercing, you can expect some discomfort and swelling for the first few days. It’s critical to keep track of how symptoms evolve. It’s safe to assume that the piercing is healing normally if symptoms such as pain diminish over time.

Is my belly button piercing healing or infected?

Swelling, pain, and redness are all symptoms of an infection. An odorous discharge that is yellow, green, gray or brown in color. The piercing site is marked by red lines that extend in all directions.

How painful is a belly piercing?

After ear piercings, belly button piercings are the second least painful piercings. Since your umbilical cord was removed, the thick tissue that was left behind was flesh, which lacks nerve density.