How long does it take for a ripped belly piercing to heal?

Belly Button Piercing Aftercare. Unlike pierced ears, which take 4-6 weeks to heal, your belly button may not fully heal for up to 1 year.

Can a belly piercing rip?

Tearing: Navel piercings are less likely to tear than those in other spots (like the ears), but it is possible for jewelry to get caught and tear. Stretching: If a piercing is too shallow or close to the edge, a stretch may enlarge it too much.

How do you heal a split belly button piercing?

During the healing process, do:

Keep the area covered with a bandage for a few days.
Wash your hands with antibacterial soap before touching the area.
Use a new paper towel each time you clean the piercing.
Clean twice daily with a sea salt or saline solution.
Gently wipe away any crust that’s formed between cleansings.

Why is my belly button piercing tearing?

As your baby bump grows and your skin becomes taut, the piercing might pull on your skin. This can lead to soreness, redness, and small tears around your navel.

How do you know if your belly button piercing is infected or just healing?

Some signs of an infected belly button piercing include:

intense pain or a burning sensation at the site.
bright red skin around the piercing, or red streaks coming from it.
a fever.
discharge, which may smell bad, from the piercing.
a swollen bump near the piercing.

Can you save a rejecting piercing?

Can You Save A Piercing That’s Being Rejected? If you fear your piercing is in the process of rejection it’s best to talk to your piercer. If your piercing is already migrating there’s a good chance they will recommend removing it.

What does a rejecting navel piercing look like?

Signs that a piercing is migrating and possibly being rejected include: more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing. the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days. the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.