Traditional & Floating Navel Piercings

 

 

 

 

Hey Fam. Today, we're talking about navel anatomy and exploring two popular navel piercing styles: traditional navel piercings and floating navel piercings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most important thing to remember is that individual anatomy can vary greatly, and the suitability of specific piercing styles will differ from person to person. When you come in for a piercing, one of our piercers will assess your anatomy and guide you on the most suitable piercing style based on their expertise and knowledge.

 

 Let’s get into it...

 

Traditional Navel Piercings

 

Traditional navel piercings are the most common and classic style. They involve a single puncture through the skin above the navel and below the upper rim, resulting in a vertical hole. This style typically uses a curved barbell as the jewelry. The barbell rests inside the hole, while the decorative ends sit on the top and bottom of the navel.

 

Traditional navel piercings are well-suited for a variety of anatomies. However, the ideal anatomy for this style includes a distinct fold or crease above the navel, known as the upper rim or lip. This fold allows for a secure placement of the jewelry. The depth of your navel is also something to consider. A moderately deep navel provides enough tissue for the piercing to be comfortably placed without risking excessive pressure on the jewelry. 

 

Floating Navel Piercings

 

Floating navel piercings, also known as inverse navel piercings or top-down navel piercings, are a little different than traditional style. In this style, the piercing is placed at the top of the navel and passes through the upper rim, creating the illusion of a floating piece of jewelry on the top of the navel ridge. The jewelry typically consists of a curved barbell with a small disk for a base and a larger top. Eliminating the large bottom piece of the jewelry ensures that pressure won’t be applied to the piercing channel, making healing easier and more comfortable.  This piercing style is typically suitable for those with a shallow or flat navel, where the upper rim is not as pronounced.

 

Conclusion 

 

Remember, the ultimate goal is to achieve a safe and well-placed piercing that will heal successfully, and complements your body. Prioritize consultation and communication with your piercer to ensure the best possible outcome.