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Professional belly piercings are performed in a standard 14g (gauge width) and pierced to fit the standard size 10mm (3/8)and 11mm (7/16) belly rings.
How do you put a ball back on a belly button piercing?
Unscrew the top ball from your current belly button ring. Grip the bottom of the ring and gently slide it out of the piercing. Screw the top ball back onto the belly button ring and set it aside. If you plan to keep the old ring and wear it in the future, soak it in rubbing alcohol immediately after removing it.
Is 14g bigger than 16G?
As the numbers go up the size gets smaller. 14 IS thicker than 16. The lower the number, the thicker the gauge so 16g is thinner than a 14g.
What gauge is belly button piercing?
14 Gauge
Once your piercer cleans the piercing area, belly buttons are typically pierced with a 14 Gauge surgical steel or stainless steel curved barbell. Though you’ll continue to wear a 14 Gauge in your belly button, your initial jewelry will likely be 7/16” to allow extra room for possible swelling.
What can I use instead of a piercing ball?
If you lost the ball, it is important to try and keep the bar in the piercing. Things you can use short term to help are – a piece of clean pencil eraser, Blutac or chewing gum (as a last resort). Balls are more secure on internally threaded jewellery, but either way – Remember to check the ends regularly.
How quickly does a belly button piercing close?
Fresh belly piercings tend to close quickly. If you’ve had one for years, it can close in a few weeks, but for some people it can take longer. Make sure you clean the area regularly until it’s fully healed. If you want to keep your piercing for the long term, put jewelry in it all the time.
Can I change the ball on my belly ring?
You need to unscrew the ball on top to the left or remove it by sliding, depending on the jewelry type. Carefully take off the ring and rinse the skin again with saline. If you have difficulties with removing the piercing, don’t force it. Rough removal of jewelry can tear the skin, irritate it, and cause complications.