Why can't I get a Curved Barbell in my Navel? Why a Ring?

One of most import parts of healing a piercing successfully is proper jewelry. The jewelry has to be of the proper gauge, material, size and type. I base my choices on my experience and knowledge that I have gained over the last 14 years(I've been piercing since 1994). If the jewelry is incorrect, it can increase the risk of infection, migration, scaring and other problems. It is my job to limit those risks and even though you would rather have a difference type of jewelry in this case the customer isn't aways right.

With Navel piercings a ring is the best choice. There is an increase in problems with cleaning the piercing because of the limited ability to move the jewelry during cleaning. Also, because everyone is shaped differently the Barbell can add additional stress outward on the piercing and increase the risks of migration and additional problems. It is usually not a problem to switch out to a BB after it's healed(6-12 months).

For more information on jewelry, please got to the Jewelry Information Page