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Banana Piercing

Banana Piercing

Origins and history

  • Belly button piercing is widespread today, but its ancient origins are uncertain and often confused with myths.

  • Some sources say that in Egypt aristocrats or priests wore it as a symbol of nobility or status. However, there is no solid archaeological evidence to confirm that it was used as widely in antiquity as is believed today. Some of the claims come from pamphlets or popular legends, not from definite findings.

  • The popularity of belly button piercing as a 'modern' fashion exploded in the 1990s. A key moment was the music video for Aerosmith Cryin ' (1993), in which the character played by Alicia Silverstone appears with a bellybutton piercing. This contributed greatly to making it a mainstream trend.

  • In the following years, celebrities such as Britney Spears openly displayed it, further aiding its spread in Western pop youth cultures.

Types and Variants

The belly button piercing is not 'just one': there are various styles, shapes and options depending on anatomy, personal taste, and precise location.

Some examples:

Variant Description
Standard / Upper navel piercing

This is the most common version: the hole is drilled in the upper fold of the navel.
Reverse / Top-down

The jewel hangs from the upper part of the navel downwards.
Double navel piercing Two holes, usually one above and one below the navel, or a combination based on symmetrical aesthetics.
Floating navel

The hole is slightly displaced from the centre of the navel, for anatomical or aesthetic reasons, so that it does not pass exactly through the fold, but 'rests' / is suspended.

Outie belly button piercing When the belly button has protuberances ('outie'), there are variants designed to fit the anatomy better.

In jewellery terms, these are used:

  • Curved barbells: the classic version, often with a lower part with decorations or pendants.

  • Rings / captive bead rings: less common for the position above the navel, but sometimes used.

  • Pendants / charms: add aesthetics but increase weight and the possibility of snagging.

Method of 'use' / Act of piercing

This is how the piercing process takes place:

  1. Choice of place: the piercer checks the anatomy (thickness of the skin, shape of the navel, presence of the upper fold) to see if it is suitable for the piercing. In certain cases the hole must be specially made to avoid irritation, displacement or rejection.

  2. Disinfection and preparation: the area is well cleaned with disinfectants, the spot where the piercing will be inserted is marked. Some of the hair may be shaved off, if necessary.

  3. Piercing: A suitable sterile hollow needle is used. It is important that the piercer is a professional who uses sterilised instruments. No guns should be used for hard or thick piercings, especially for the belly button.

  4. Insertion of the jewel: immediately after piercing, the chosen jewel is inserted. It must be done carefully so as to minimise trauma.

  5. Immediate care: the area is cleaned again, instructions are given for care at home.

Healing and care

The most delicate part is the post-drilling phase, which can take a long time. Here are the main indications and things to know:

  • Healing time: for a navel piercing the complete healing time can vary greatly, usually between 6 and 12 months, and in some cases longer. It depends on factors such as treatment, anatomy, lifestyle.

  • Cleaning: at least twice a day, with sterile saline solution (distilled water + non-iodized salt) or specific pharmacy solutions. Avoid aggressive soaps, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, which can irritate and slow healing.

  • Clothing: wear loose, comfortable clothing to avoid chafing or pressure on the jewel. Avoid belts, high-waisted trousers that can irritate the area.

  • Activities to avoid: swimming pools, hot baths, lakes, saunas until the piercing is well healed, as harmful bacteria can accumulate. Physical activity that causes a lot of movement or pressure on the belly button should also be handled with caution.

Possible problems/risks

  • Infections: redness, swelling, pus, persistent pain are signs not to be ignored.

  • Rejection or migration: the body may 'push out' the jewel if there is too much tension, unsuitable material, or unfavourable anatomy.

  • Irritation due to clothing, sweat, bending/clinging movements of the skin.

  • Allergies to materials used in jewellery, if metals that release nickel or other irritants are used. Use biocompatible materials such as titanium, surgical steel, gold (14-18K), niobium.

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