Lower Navel Piercing
A lower navel piercing sits through the lower rim of the belly button, the opposite placement to a traditional navel. It's a striking alternative for anyone who wants a different angle on the classic belly piercing. We pierce with a 14 gauge curved barbell, and our SK Certified piercing specialists offer a free consult if you're unsure of your anatomy.
- Pain level
- 4 to 5 / 10
- Method
- Needle
- Minimum age:
- 13 years*
- Jewellery type:
- Curved barbell or double gem navel bar View jewellery options
- Downsizing:
- 6-8 weeks
- Fully healed:
- minimum 6 months
Two Piercings From $80
Get two of your favourite standard piercings for just $80 when pierced with selected surgical steel jewellery. Read more
Pain is subjective, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee of what you'll feel. Everyone's pain tolerance is different.
* Available from 13 years with parental consent, 16 years and over without. Check our ID and consent requirements here.Note: in WA you must be 18 years to get pierced without parental consent.
What Is A Lower Navel Piercing?
A lower navel piercing passes through the lower rim of the belly button, giving a different look to the more common upper rim placement. It requires enough tissue at the lower rim, so suitability varies from person to person.
Our SK Certified piercing specialists will check your anatomy carefully before going ahead, and offer a free consult if you're not sure it's right for you. Read more on our piercing info page.
What To Expect
Here's how your experience at SkinKandy unfolds from the moment you arrive.
How We Pierce
We pierce every lower navel with a single-use hollow needle, never a piercing gun. Our SK Certified piercing specialists are nurse-trained and certified in infection prevention, so you're looked after from consultation through to aftercare advice. Read more about our approach on our piercing info page.
Choosing Your Jewellery
Every lower navel is pierced with a 14 gauge curved barbell or double gem navel bar. Browse our belly jewellery collection to see what's available.
Step By Step: Your Lower Navel Piercing Experience
- Your piercing specialist will check the lower rim of your navel to confirm it suits this placement.
- We pierce with a single-use sterile needle for a clean, precise channel through the rim.
- A 14 gauge curved barbell is fitted, ready to heal in place.
- You'll get full aftercare guidance before you leave, plus advice on when to come back for downsizing.
BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
Find Your Nearest Studio
Not sure if your anatomy suits a lower navel piercing? Book a free consult, or check our age, ID and consent requirements before your visit.
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Aftercare
Healing takes time, and that's completely normal for a lower navel piercing.
Your Daily Routine
Stick to a simple daily routine and stock up on the right products from our aftercare collection. For the full step by step, read our aftercare guide.
- Clean with sterile saline twice daily.
- Avoid swimming for 6 to 8 weeks.
- Be mindful of tight clothing, bending and exercise while it heals.
When Can I Change My Jewellery?
We recommend downsizing at 6 to 8 weeks once the initial swelling has settled, with full healing taking a minimum of 6 months.
- Pierced
- Day one
- Downsizing:
- 6-8 weeks
- Fully healed:
- minimum 6 months
Jewellery For Your Lower Navel Piercing
The right jewellery makes all the difference to comfort while your lower navel heals, and to how it sits against the lower rim.
Starter Jewellery
We pierce every lower navel with a 14 gauge curved barbell in 316L surgical steel, chosen to support healing from day one.
Building Your Stack
Once you're healed, explore our full belly jewellery collection to find your next piece.
Not Sure What Metal Suits You?
If you're torn between finishes, our guide on silver, rose gold or gold can help, or browse everything by material to compare options.
FAQs
What is a lower navel piercing?
A lower navel piercing passes through the lower rim of the belly button, the opposite placement to a traditional navel.
Does a lower navel piercing hurt?
Most people rate it a 4 to 5 out of 10, since there's often less tissue at the lower rim than the upper rim. Pain is subjective, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee of what you'll feel. Everyone's pain tolerance is different.
Will a lower navel piercing suit my anatomy?
This piercing depends on having enough tissue at the lower rim. Book a free consult with our piercing specialists if you're unsure, or see our piercing info page.
How long does a lower navel piercing take to heal?
Full healing takes a minimum of 6 months. See the average healing time by piercing type for how it compares.
What jewellery is used for a lower navel piercing?
We pierce with a 14 gauge curved barbell, or a double gem navel bar.
When can I downsize my lower navel piercing?
We recommend downsizing at 6 to 8 weeks once the initial swelling has settled. Read why downsize your piercing for more on timing.
Can I get both an upper and lower navel piercing?
Yes, some people choose to pair a traditional navel with a lower navel, though we recommend healing one before adding the second.
Can I get a lower navel piercing as part of the two piercings from $80 deal?
Yes, this piercing qualifies for our two piercings from $80 deal when paired with another standard piercing and selected surgical steel jewellery.
Explore More Navel Piercings
A lower navel is one of a few navel placements we offer. Check our piercing info page for more on choosing your placement, or explore the others below.
