Lesson 1Aftercare plan for navel piercings: cleaning schedule, types and frequency of cleansers, bathing vs swimming guidance, exercise and clothing modifications, and warning signsOutlines clear aftercare plan for navel piercings in Botswana. Covers cleaning frequency, solution choice, showering, bathing, swimming limits, clothing, exercise changes, warning signs.
Daily cleaning schedule and routinesChoosing saline and gentle cleansersShowering, bathing, pools, and hot tubsExercise, stretching, and core workoutsClothing, waistbands, and friction controlRecognising infection or irritation signsLesson 2Management pathways for common navel problems: migrating, rejection, hypertrophic scarring, and referral to medical practitionersDescribes recognising and handling common navel issues in Botswana. Covers irritation, migration, rejection, scarring, infection, removing jewellery, referring to doctors.
Differentiating irritation from infectionEarly signs of migration and rejectionManaging hypertrophic and keloid riskWhen to downsize or remove jewelleryHome care instructions for minor issuesCriteria for urgent medical referralLesson 3Anatomy of the navel and surrounding abdominal tissue: common piercing sites, skin folds, and influence of body shapeReviews navel and belly anatomy for piercing in Botswana. Describes sites, skin folds, fat distribution, how posture, movement, body shape affect placement, depth, stability.
Navel structures and attachment pointsUpper rim, lower rim, and alternative sitesSkin thickness and adipose variationsEffect of posture and seated positionBody shape, overhang, and crease patternsChoosing stable tissue for long wearLesson 4Strategies to reduce infection and irritation in navel piercings: minimising movement, clothing advice, antiseptic choice, and counselling on hygieneProvides strategies to cut infection and irritation in new navel piercings in Botswana. Covers reducing movement, clothing, cleanser choice, hygiene coaching, avoiding over-cleaning.
Hand hygiene and contact reductionLimiting twisting, flipping, and pressureClothing fabrics, rise, and waistband fitSelecting gentle cleansers and salineAvoiding harsh antiseptics and overcareClient education on daily hygiene habitsLesson 5Pre-procedure counselling specific to navel piercing: expectations, jewellery options, healing timeline, and activity restrictionsFocuses on counselling clients before navel piercing in Botswana. Sets expectations on pain, healing, jewellery, lifestyle limits, postponing. Stresses consent and realistic outcomes.
Explaining pain, duration, and sensationsRealistic healing timeline and stagesDiscussing jewellery styles and materialsActivity and work restrictions by phaseWhen to delay or decline a procedureDocumenting consent and key discussionsLesson 6Skin prep and marking for navel: cleaning agents, marking technique to account for belly movement and clothing frictionExplains skin prep and marking for navel piercings in Botswana. Reviews cleansers, drying, marking tools, techniques for standing, sitting, breathing, clothing friction.
Selecting appropriate skin cleansersScrub pattern, contact time, and dryingMarking tools and ink visibilityMarking with client standing and seatedAccounting for breathing and movementChecking marks against clothing linesLesson 7Initial jewellery selection for navel: curved barbells, grade of materials, length/width selection to allow for swelling and movementGuides initial jewellery choice for navel in Botswana. Reviews curved barbells, implant-grade materials, length, diameter, threading, ends, allowances for swelling, movement.
Curved barbell styles and dimensionsImplant-grade metals and alternativesChoosing length for swelling and shapeGauge selection and tissue thicknessThreading type and end securityDesign choices and snag risk controlLesson 8Candidate assessment: anatomy suitability, scar tissue, pregnancy/planning, BMI and stretch risks, medical history and medicationsExplains deciding client suitability for navel piercing in Botswana. Reviews anatomy, scars, weight changes, pregnancy, lifestyle, BMI, health history, meds affecting bleeding, healing.
Evaluating navel shape and overhangIdentifying scars, stretch marks, and herniasPregnancy, family planning, and timingBMI, weight fluctuation, and stretch risksMedical history and healing disordersMedications affecting bleeding or immunityLesson 9Step-by-step navel piercing procedure: client positioning, needle penetration, jewellery insertion, securing and dressing if neededDetails stages of safe navel piercing in Botswana. Covers positioning, tissue support, needle angle, depth, jewellery transfer, securing, dressings or taping after.
Optimal client positioning and supportStabilising and pinching navel tissueNeedle angle, depth, and single smooth passReceiving tube and jewellery transfer methodsSecuring threaded ends and checking fitWhen and how to apply dressings or tapeLesson 10Needle selection and technique for navel piercings: appropriate gauge, needle trajectory, depth control, and handling adipose tissueCovers needle choice and handling for navel in Botswana. Discusses gauge, length, bevel, trajectory, depth, technique for varying fat thickness.
Choosing gauge and needle lengthBevel orientation and tissue entryPlanning trajectory and exit pointDepth control in different body typesStabilising adipose and skin foldsSingle smooth pass and withdrawal
