Navel Piercings - do they hurt?

[Leigh26]

Hi,

I wasn't really sure where to post this so mods feel free to move if necessary.

I got my navel pierced when I was 18, mine was done under a local anesthetic so I felt no pain. I took it out 4 years ago when I was pregnant. I am now finished having children and would like to get it re-pierced but I can't find anywhere that does it under a local anesthetic. Does it hurt to get it done? I really want it done but nervous about the pain.

[krisp]

Honestly, uh yeah it does hurt. But not for long so be brave, hold your breathe and go for it!

[AliBaby]

I ahve had it done twice as well.

Never under anaesthetic though.

The first time, because I dind tknow what to expect, it didnt really hurt much as I didnt know what they were doing.

The second time, I have to be honest and say it hurt alot. Probably becaue there was scar tissue there from the first time. If you have it done again, Make sure they avoid the original scar tissue.

[Aimz]

I'm not going to lie - a naval piercing the second time HURTS like a *****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The needle will go through scar tissue and it will really hurt because the skin is a lot thicker and tougher and they really have to force the needle through. I've had the top of my belly button pierced twice and the bottom pierced twice. OUCH!!!!!!!!

Never again will I subject myself to that!

[Leigh26]

I am really scared now, but hopefully I wont chicken out. I have Emla cream, I used it for DD1 when I got her ears pierced. I might have to put heaps of it all over the navel area. God I hope it works.

[Early Kids]

I got mine pierced after pregnancy/birth and it did not hurt at all. The only bit that sort of hurt(was uncomfortable really) was the clamp. I have scar tissue there from a botched self piercing done back in high school too.

I have a high pain threshold and honestly my ear piercings hurt more than my belly.