The first thing I did was look into the specific locations I was considering for this process. Given the delicate nature of the topic, I was hesitant to walk into any old shop and have someone handle it without first verifying their competence. That’s when I decided to look around online and luckily came across [brand name]. They were patient with me, explained everything I needed to know, and listened carefully to my desires for my body alteration before recommending a specific piece of jewelry. The operation itself wasn’t too unpleasant, but the waiting time in the waiting area was the hardest part (at least for me).
However, after that? The piercing was a work of art. There was no post-operative infection or any complications, and the wound healed beautifully (which is always something else you should be aware of).
Tummy tuck patients who are serious about getting rid of their flabby midsections often feel compelled to make other lifestyle adjustments as well. Tummy tucks are a popular choice despite the fact that more permanent solutions are needed. However, it’s possible that this patch won’t be permanent and will instead leave emotional scars. Find out more about tummy tuck belly button/belly button piercing after pregnancy.
Belly Button Piercing After Tummy Tuck
The days when people avoided talking about or even addressing the fact that they had undergone such treatments are long gone. Now that people have planned operations, they can’t wait to tell others about them and count down the days until their treatments In addition to being a piercer, I have also undergone plastic surgery and am familiar with the recovery and subsequent procedures involved. Let’s take a deeper dive into how rhinoplasty could change your piercing preferences.
Initial Piercing Followed By Surgery
The question “what should I do first?” is a common one. Should I cut myself or pierce my body? The correct response is almost always to undergo surgery first. Waiting to get pierced till after surgery is far more convenient and likely to produce better outcomes. However, if the piercing is not in the area where surgery will be performed and is made of implant-grade titanium, it may be left in. I still had my facial and ear piercings when I got BBL. You will need to close any piercings in the surgical region before your treatment. You should get them out of the way as soon as possible before surgery so that the tissue can stabilize and mend. Plastic surgery is expensive, and I understand how difficult it may be to consider removing beloved piercings.
A woman’s nipple may be cut and reattached during a lift and top operation or during breast augmentation/reduction surgery. AKA When a nipple is reattached to a horizontal piercing, I’ve seen it turn diagonal or even vertical. Even if your breast augmentation doesn’t reach the nipple, it may still affect the position of your piercing. Some clients have been dissatisfied with the results of breast augmentation when they discover that their previously perfect piercings now sit at angles or don’t look the way they wanted.
When performing procedures such as a tummy tuck, BBL, liposuction, or a laparoscopic procedure, the navel is often cut and stitched, so say goodbye to your piercing. It is common practice for surgeons performing stomach tucks to completely reconstruct the navel from scratch. Getting your belly button pierced after giving birth is the way to go. Just the sutures after lipo completely altered the anatomy of my navel, which used to float before the procedure but no longer does. And instead of re-creating my navel, they just stitched it up. Truly deserving of one’s patience.
You’re having a nose job (rhinoplasty) or septorhinoplasty (new septum). The piercing may not look as well on your new nose as it did before surgery, and there’s a good chance the old one will heal shut anyhow. It was well worth the wait. The same holds true for piercings in the septum.
No Piercings for a Year!
Well, Lynn! My surgeon told me I could get pierced in two, four, or six weeks. I can’t believe I have to wait a whole year! Listen, I’m no medical expert. But I pierce bodies for a living. Although I am medically illiterate, I do consider myself an expert on the art of body piercing. In the same way that doctors are experts in performing surgery yet are often unfamiliar with body piercing. That very nice doctor at my clinic who asked me seriously if my facial piercings were drilled into the bone illustrates the point. (For the record, piercers don’t actually drill into people’s bones; they only pierce the skin on the surface.) While most doctors mean well, they often lack the specific education or training necessary to understand issues like when it is safe to pierce again after a healing period has passed after a body piercing. Before attempting to create a piercing and have the body heal it, we need tissue, especially surgically altered tissue, to be healthy and stable. Time is a major factor here. If you’ve ever had surgery, you know that it’s not uncommon to have phantom tingling, itching, or numbness in the operated area for up to a year after the procedure. Often even a year after surgery, the color, texture, and density of that problem are still evolving. All of those are indications that your body is still working on the inside, and that the healing process is ongoing. Scars continue to evolve in color and texture a year after BBL, as is the case with me. It’s best to wait until everything has stabilized and healed before getting anything pierced. Most piercings need at least a year to fully heal, or twice as long as the recovery time for your procedure. You put in a lot of time and money to get this operation and become better. Don’t rush into getting pierced and ruin it! If you take your time and are patient, you will have a successful and satisfying piercing experience. Soon after surgery, piercing might cause undesirable scarring, migration, and rejection. If you wait a little longer, you can have a beautiful piercing instead of a scar that would spoil the aesthetic consequences of your surgery. Being patient is rewarded.
If the tissue does not feel healthy enough, I may ask customers to wait longer or recommend additional treatments. And repiercing after surgery isn’t always doable. Navel reconstruction techniques are a prime illustration of this. Unfortunately, there is little we can do if a doctor doesn’t leave enough of a shelf to insert a navel piercing. You should go into getting pierced knowing what to expect, and if you have a negative response, you shouldn’t take it personally.
Don’t Believe the Hype That It Will Be the Same
Getting pierced through tissue that has been surgically altered is not the same as getting pierced through healthy tissue. The actual piercing doesn’t feel that different, but the healing process is another story. Getting the piercing to heal quickly is the primary priority; after that, concerns about appearance can arise. In order to ensure proper healing, I recommend monthly follow-up visits or maintaining touch through social media while treating issues. It may take longer than usual for these piercings to heal, and you may need to buy more jewelry to accommodate sizing changes while your body heals. Think carefully about getting pierced after surgery, and be sure you can commit to giving this piercing the attention and care it requires to heal properly.
Belly Button Piercing After Pregnancy
When exactly is it safe to pierce a baby’s belly button? Getting belly jewelry for the first time after giving birth is not recommended until at least three months have passed. There is always a chance of infection with a fresh piercing.
The American Pregnancy Association says it’s fine to have your healed belly piercing in throughout your pregnancy.
In most cases, that indicates the work was completed more than a month ago.
You can comfortably enjoy your jewel-encrusted bump if you feel like doing so.
However, there will inevitably be times when you realize that this is boring.
The skin around your belly button will contract as your tummy expands.
And your piercing could make things much more precarious for you.
Your piercing may start to rub against your clothing as your bump expands.
Pregnancy can also cause the belly button to “pop” (change shape from a valley to a hill), which can be extremely irritating.
That’s why you should prepare yourself for the possibility of discomfort, tenderness, and redness following your piercing.
You may want to give it a little push if your belly button piercing is sagging a bit too much for your taste.
Then, after giving birth, you can redo your belly ring, but this time try it somewhere else.
Example: rather than having your belly button pierced at the top, you might have it pierced at the bottom.
(It’s important to remember, though, that you shouldn’t pierce right over a previous scar.)
Cosmetic surgery is yet another choice.
After giving birth, some women choose to have an umbilicoplasty to restore the appearance of their belly button and piercing.
They’ll smooth out your stomach and reshape your belly button.
Tiny tears around the belly button can increase the risk of infection.
In addition, if you plan on having a c-section, a pierced belly button could be a problem.
The hole may heal shut if you decide to stop wearing jewelry through the piercing for the time being.
Unfortunately, not all piercers are accustomed to dealing with surgically altered tissue. As a customer, it is essential that you locate a piercer who is. Verify samples of past work and inquire about relevant background knowledge. They need pictures of healed piercings and information about what happens throughout these procedures to comprehend the skin’s transformation. A piercer needs to know how the operations are carried out so that they may assess the extent to which the skin has been affected and take any necessary precautions. They must also tell you the truth about the likelihood of the piercing healing and any hazards involved in performing it.
Piercings and other forms of cosmetic surgery are great ways to express your individuality via your body. I’m glad there’s so much encouragement for people to take charge of their physical appearance now. Piercings and cosmetic surgery can coexist, but only with careful planning and attention.
Tummy Tuck Belly Button
The belly button is “deleted” during a standard abdominoplasty. When excess skin is cut away from the stomach, the belly button loses its prominence and becomes less noticeable.
Recuperation Schedule
Plan out your recuperation period so that you may give yourself enough time to heal and take a break from certain responsibilities. You need to plan ahead and be well-equipped for your time of recuperation.
After surgery, you will have drains in place for a few days. You’ll be instructed on how to clear the drains and keep them in working order. Antibiotics and anticoagulants may be prescribed for you to consume while the drains are in place.
For roughly six weeks, you’ll be need to wear an abdominal binder. This prevents abdominal swelling and provides necessary abdominal support.
Even though a mini-tummy tuck typically has a shorter recovery time, you should still avoid strenuous activity for at least six weeks. This also applies to any type of strenuous activity or heavy lifting.
What to expect after your surgery
Your surgeon or nurse will properly brief you about how to recover at home.
You will be told:
- how to care for incisions and drain tubes
- what to be aware of in terms of infection or overall health
- what to avoid in terms of physical activity that affects your incision line for six weeks
- when you need to see your plastic surgeon again
- how long to wear the abdominal pressure garment
- how much to rest
- what you can eat
You’ll require a ride home from the hospital and someone to stay with you for a few days to help you recover from surgery. After drains have been removed for 48 hours, you can take a shower. Until you have access to a shower, a sponge bath may suffice. It’s possible that you’ll need to shower while seated on a chair for a while.
Antibiotics and probably blood thinners will be recommended. You can be prescribed a topical cream or lotion to use. Medicate any discomfort as prescribed. Unless your doctor tells you to, you shouldn’t take any aspirin-containing medication.
Alcohol and nicotine should be avoided for at least six weeks when taking pain medication. Smoking slows recovery and increases the risk of problems.
Tips for Recuperating at Home
For the first few postoperative days, you might need to sleep at an angle. The edema can be reduced by keeping your upper body elevated with your knees bent at an angle. Pillows under the knees are another way to ease the strain on your midsection. This is something your doctor can help you decide.
Even if it’s just a short walk, try to be active following surgery. Your healing process will benefit from this, and you’ll be less likely to develop a blood clot in your legs.
The best way to relax and recuperate after surgery is outlined in detail by your surgeon. You should get as much sleep as you can, as feeling exhausted could last for weeks or months.
It will take a few weeks before you feel completely normal again. No driving for a couple of weeks. For the next four to six weeks, you should avoid engaging in any particularly taxing physical activity. What you can do and how much time you need off work are both questions your doctor can answer.
Potential adverse effects on the body
The first few days after surgery will be the most painful. You can manage the discomfort that you anticipate by taking pain relievers. Swelling following surgery is common and may last for up to three months.
When you stand up straight, you may feel a pulling sensation in your stomach. For a long time, maybe months or even years, you won’t feel anything in your stomach. Bruising in the belly region is typical. There may be some temporary swelling in the area above the scar due to the accumulation of fluid. Despite its current redness and elevation, your scar will eventually fade.
Recuperational Advice
It’s crucial to take precautions to guarantee a speedy and complete recovery. At this time, your health is more important than ever.
Create a soothing environment where all your needs can be met in peace. Give yourself at least two weeks to recover fully without forcing yourself to do anything physically.
Water helps the body get rid of toxins and minimize swelling, so be sure to drink lots of it. Eat as healthily as you can. Incorporate a wide variety of raw veggies and fruits.
Scottsdale Tummy Tuck recommends the following:
- Take vitamin A and vitamin C supplements.
- Drink green tea to boost immunity and antioxidant levels.
- Take a probiotic supplement.
- Eat pineapple and papaya to reduce bloating and inflammation.
- Use arnica to reduce swelling, bruising, and pain.
- Take a staphysagria supplement to heal your incision.
- Take a phosphorus supplement or drink ginger tea to relieve nausea.
This is a common concern, as a poorly executed stomach tuck can effectively nullify the benefits of a preexisting belly button. In most situations, the skin and muscle around the belly button will be tightened rather than altered or shifted.
If your only worry is a small pooch in the lower abdomen, a mini tummy tuck may be the way to go. The entire surgery is performed below the belly button.
Abdominoplasty and the navel
An incision is made in the lower abdominal region, and excess fat and skin are removed, as well as any separated muscles, before the incision is closed with sutures. The belly button is the typical site for a second incision.
The remaining skin on top is dragged up to the rib cage and down to the pubic bone like a window shade. After tightening the skin, the surgeon can now pick the new optimal location for the belly button’s stalk.
The muscles underneath your belly button are what hold it in place. There will be no detachment from the “stalk” throughout the operation. If the belly button’s original opening has been distorted due to weight gain or pregnancy, the surgeon will likely make a new one.
If this isn’t done correctly, the navel can end up looking too shallow, too flat, or the wrong form. Inquire about the surgeon’s past work and get a sense of the creative direction they’ll take your naval in.
After your tummy tuck has healed, if you are unhappy with the appearance of your belly button, you may want to consider having an umbilicoplasty.
Comparing the “Before” and “After”
When considering whether or not to get a tummy tuck, it can be helpful to see before and after pictures of the belly button. See some examples of actual patients in the gallery below.
Healing after surgery
Your age, body composition, and general health are just a few of the variables that will affect how long it will take for you to feel back to normal after a stomach tuck.
It’s possible that you’ll need to spend the night at the hospital. The tubes used to drain fluid from your abdomen will likely stay in place for a few days.
A waist trainer will be required for roughly 6 weeks. This aids in abdominal support and prevents fluid retention by acting like a very tight band around the stomach.
So that the belly button heals properly, it is crucial that you keep wearing your binder and refrain from any vigorous activities.