The Length of the bar is typically 7/16″, it is a little long to accommodate for any swelling, drainage, and healing. The navel piercing takes 6 – 8 months to heal, and the barbell should be left in for this time period. A professional Piercer can assess the piercing to determine if you need a shorter barbell.
Furthermore, what length belly bar do you get pierced with?
10 mm
Likewise, can a belly piercing be too small?
What do I do if my belly button piercing jewellery is too small but I can‘t change it for over a week? … You should have been pierced with a longer then normal bar in case it swells. Then in the appropriate time you go and get a shorter one. If you were pierced with a bar that’s too short don’t go back there!
Can you get a belly piercing if your fat?
Your size: Overweight people can get this piercing if they want, but it’s not recommended if your navel becomes covered over by skin and fat when you sit. That can suffocate the piercing and build up more sweat, which makes healing more difficult and is a breeding ground for bacteria.
Can you wear high waisted jeans with a belly button piercing?
It is recommended that you do not wear high waisted jeans to your piercing appointment. … After you have your belly button pierced, high waisted jeans would compress the new, sore site and potentially snag your jewelry. This will only lengthen the healing time and may even cause permanent trauma to your skin.
