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Old Jan 5, 2017 | 10:19 pm
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Originally Posted by lucas.smith
I am currently 14 and got a belly button piercing a few days ago so January 3, 2017. I just found out I'm going to the airport February 2, 2017. About a month from the time I pierced it at home. I used a piercing kit and its not infected and healing well. I have a stainless steel 14 gauge in my naval. My mom doesn't know about it but my dad does. So I was wondering if it will go off in the metal detector or should I put the piercing in my suitcase and use a plastic clear piercing until I get through security or until I land? Cover it with a band aid? Or what are some things I can do?
Welcome to flyertalk.

I would suggest consulting your parent. Also, hiding things from one parent or the other is not advised. Honesty as they say is the best policy.

But if I were you and I was flying in your situation and with my mother ..... swap it out to plastic for the trips through security.

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