What is how long after belly button piercing can you swim?

After getting a belly button piercing, it's generally recommended to avoid swimming in pools, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, and oceans for at least 2-3 months, and ideally until the piercing is fully healed.

• Why Avoid Swimming? These bodies of water can contain bacteria and contaminants that can significantly increase the risk of infection in a fresh piercing.

• Healing Time: A belly button piercing can take anywhere from 6 months to a year to fully heal.

• Early Swimming Risks: Swimming before the piercing is fully healed greatly raises the likelihood of infection, irritation, and prolonged healing.

• If You Must Swim: If swimming is unavoidable before the recommended time, use a waterproof bandage to completely cover the piercing. Cleanse the piercing thoroughly with a saline solution immediately after swimming.

• Signs of Infection: Watch for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, pain, pus, or excessive crusting. If you suspect an infection, consult a doctor or your piercer immediately.