Navel
Piercings
Traditional and floating navel piercings in Homer Glen with anatomy assessment before placement. We recommend the style that fits your navel and select appropriate initial jewelry.
Traditional $95–$115 · Floating $100–$110 · Initial Jewelry Included · Ages 14+
What is a
navel piercing?
A navel piercing, often called a belly button piercing, is placed through suitable tissue around the navel. The key decision is not simply the jewelry style you like; it is whether your anatomy is better suited to a traditional navel piercing or a floating navel setup.
Navel anatomy varies significantly from person to person, and not every navel is suited to the same jewelry. We assess the upper rim, tissue depth, and how the navel changes while sitting and bending. If traditional jewelry would sit under too much pressure, a floating navel setup may be the better option.
Navel piercings typically take many months to heal and are affected by movement, clothing pressure, and jewelry fit. Before you book, you can review current navel piercing prices: traditional navel $95–$115 and floating navel $100–$110. Initial professional jewelry is included.
Navel Piercing Prices
Traditional navel: $95–$115
Floating navel: $100–$110
Initial professional jewelry is included. Minimum age is 14+. Minor appointments require a parent or legal guardian and appropriate identification.
Traditional vs. Floating:
what's the difference?
Traditional and floating navel piercings use different jewelry setups. Which one makes sense depends primarily on your anatomy and how the navel behaves with movement. Here is the practical difference:
For navels with a defined, pronounced upper rim and adequate tissue depth
For shallower navels, collapsing navels, or anatomy that doesn't support a standard barbell
Important: We do not force a traditional setup when your anatomy is better suited to a floating navel. If neither option appears appropriate, we will explain that before the procedure and discuss alternatives when available.
Why anatomy assessment
matters most here.
Navel piercings are especially dependent on anatomy, jewelry fit, and pressure from daily movement. Here is what we look at before recommending a placement:
Body size and navel piercings: Body size doesn't determine whether you can get a navel piercing — navel anatomy does. We've pierced all body types. What matters is the structure of the navel itself, not the surrounding body. Come in for an assessment and we'll give you an honest answer.
What we
pierce with.
For initial navel piercings we use implant-grade titanium jewelry selected for the anatomy and placement.
Implant-grade titanium is lightweight and commonly used for initial navel jewelry. Available finishes depend on the specific piece and inventory.
We use implant-grade titanium for initial navel piercings. Decorative upgrade options can be considered later when the piercing is ready for a jewelry change.
A gently curved bar with a top and bottom decorative gem or bead. Works best for navels with a defined upper rim and adequate tissue depth. The classic navel look — when the anatomy supports it.
A shorter post with a flat disc or small ball base and a decorative top. The lower portion sits flush and doesn't compress when the navel moves. Designed for anatomy that doesn't suit a standard barbell.
When the piercing is ready, we can help with decorative upgrades and fit. Professional jewelry changes are $10. View current piercing pricing.
Navel piercing
FAQ.
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Navel piercings near
you.
The Piercing Boutique serves clients from across the southwest suburbs of Chicago. We're a short drive from all of these communities.
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