what to know before getting your belly button pierced; popular types of body piercings; the safest jewelry for a new piercing; byrdie's body piercing guide

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Cost, Healing time, Pain level

• $30-$75
• 6-8 mo.s; definitely 12 mo.s
• 4-5 on pain scale; 4 average

Possible side effects

• rash
• discharge
• infection

Type of jewelry used

• curved barbell
• stainless steel or titanium (★)