Crusting after body piercing Belly Button Ring is perfectly normal—this is just the result of your body trying to heal itself. Dead blood cells and plasma make their way to the surface and then dry when exposed to air. While perfectly normal, these crusties do need to be cleaned carefully and thoroughly whenever you notice them. After cleaning the site for a few weeks, you will see less and less crusting until, eventually, it all disappears. This is not a process of one-size-fits-all. For some people the crusting goes away in two or three weeks–for others body piercing jewelry online it can take four or five weeks. Crusties are clear or pale yellow. However, if the ooze seeping from your piercing hole is dark yellow, green or brown it could indicate that there's an infection and you should see your clear 14g nose studs or your doctor right away.