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Body Piercing
Body piercing is a form of body modification that refers to the act of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewelery may be worn. Body piercing also refers to the opening in the body that is created by the piercing or cutting.
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Why does a nose piercing sink in the hole?
The weight of the ring will make it sink in a bit over time, but it really shouldn't sink much. Clean it every day to keep it healthy!
I just got mine pierced on Saturday Night and its already sunk into my nose to the point where I can pass my finger over the spot and not even feel that it was there. I called my piercer and he told me that mostly likely there was a small amount of soap left in the piercing when I cleaned it. This can cause the hole to swell and in turn cause the piercing to sink b/c of the expansion of the hole. If this happens you should immediately go see the person who did it if you cannot right away, some good home remedies are taking cotton balls and soaking them in a solution of sea salt and purified water and then putting one up your nose to soak the piercing from the inside and putting another on the outside. This should help the healing. You can also take aspirin or ibuprofen to help with the swelling.
How much does a Lip ring hurt?
hardly. for everyone its different, but i did my lip my self twice in the same spot , and even over scar tissue it wasnt that bad,, i would say to have a friend do it for you though because the last layer of skin is always the hardest to get through. and ofcourse use ACTUAL piercing needles and make sure everything , including the area your piercing. numbing always helps:)
Will a 6 gauge piercing close?
Yes, a 6 gauge piercing may close if left without jewelry for an extended period of time. However, the rate at which it closes can vary from person to person. If you are concerned about the piercing closing, it's best to consult with a professional piercer for guidance.
How long do you have to keep the studs in after you have had your ears pierced?
It is recommended to keep the studs in for at least 6-8 weeks after getting your ears pierced to allow the piercings to heal properly. Removing them too soon can increase the risk of infection or the holes closing up.
Using a freezing gel on the needle rather than the skin may reduce the pain during piercing by numbing the area swiftly upon contact. However, this method may not be as effective as directly numbing the skin beforehand, which can provide more thorough pain relief. Ultimately, the pain experienced during body piercing is subjective and can vary depending on individual pain thresholds.
How do you put a barbell in your ear?
You shouldn't put a barbell in your ear. It can cause injury, infection, and damage to your ear canal or eardrum. If you're looking for body jewelry for your ear, consider safe and appropriate options like earrings designed for ear piercings.
How do they peirce the cartilage on a ear?
The best way to pierce ear cartilage (or any cartilage) is with a needle. Using a piercing gun (a machine which fires a sharpened stud through tissue) is generally a bad idea as they tend to crack the surrounding cartilage because guns were not designed to pierce cartilage. This cracking results in a longer healing time, more pain, and can cause wonky piercings and increase your chance of keloids (bumps of scar tissue around the piercing).
So, with a needle the procedure is simple. A straight, bevelled, medical grade needle, usually 14 or 16 gauge is pushed through the ear. The jewellery then slides through afterwards. Easy.
Why doesn't your ear bleed when it gets pierced?
You are piercing through cartilage.
Well I wouldn't call the lobe cartilage....If it is done right and surface capillaries have been checked for, you wont generally get any blood cause you are making a 14 ga. hole with a 14 ga. needle, and filling it with 14 ga. jewelry....Where do you have any room for blood??? Hope this helps.....
Oh, by the way, there are surface capillaries feeding the surface of the skin over the cartilage too.....
People that dont have a whole lot of body fat sometimes have to get their navel pierced "shallow", which means that not a lot of skin was pierced through. In these circumstances, it is normal to feel the bar through the skin.
What type of barbell can be used for a tongue piercing Is the plastic nickel free ones okay?
of course not free is always bad quality have you ever bought something cheaper because you thought it was just as good as the more expensive one and after a while it breaks right well with the same thing with a piercing the cheap ones or the free ones are always bad cause you end up swallowing the balls because they break because it plastic its better to get the surgical metal barbell with hard plastic balls they don't break but plastic balls you can swallow them i have a lot of experience in piercing and i know my piercings i have had a tongue piercing for almost a year now and i have changed them a lot and han many different kinds of piercings I never swallowed 1 though cause i buy the good ones but i have heard many stories of people swallowing balls before so I recommend to buy the good ones and also the complete surgical metal ones are not as good either cause sometimes you can end up biting it and it hurts a lot it can also end up breaking your teeth so get hard plastic not metal balls but get the metal barbell
How do you get a 16 gauge earring in a 18 gauge piercing?
To fit a 16 gauge earring into an 18 gauge piercing, you'll need to stretch the piercing slowly and carefully using tapers or gradually increasing the size of the jewelry over time. It's important to allow enough healing time between stretches to prevent irritation or damage to the piercing. Consulting a professional piercer for guidance and assistance is recommended for this process.
What are the long-term effects of getting your tongue pierced?
Long-term effects of getting your tongue pierced can include gum recession, chipped teeth, nerve damage, and increased risk of infection. Additionally, the constant presence of jewelry in your mouth can lead to dental issues and interfere with speech and eating.
You get in your car, drive to the most reputable piercing shop you can know of (even if it's two and a half hours away), walk in, tell them what you want done, go back, they pierce you and you walk out happy with a steril piercing.
The dangers of piercing yourself are too high for you to do it. There is no reason whay you shouldn't go to a professional. There are some people on here that will advocate the use of some so-called home kits, but they are just as dangerous as trying it without them. If you really want a piercing then you need to see a professional because they can tell you personalized care and they are there for you after the piercing if you need something.
The reasons you should not attempt to pierce your self should be obvious, but for those who think it's a "DIY" project, here's some food for thought.
Infection and contraction of MRSA, HIV, Meningitis, Hepatitis and Tetanus are all very serious health issues, MRSA is an antibiotic resistant bacteria that can in most cases land the unlucky individual in the hospital (and has been responsible for serious deformities and deaths). These infections has been caused by using unsterilized equipment and materials. Sterilization is not achieved by pouring alcohol over needles and jewellery, or burning these items over a fire or exposed flame. Microorganisms live in the fine fissures and cracks in needles and jewellery and only the high temperature and pressure of a steam Autoclave can render these and many other bacteria harmless.
The above reasons alone should be enough to sway anyone from thinking they can do it themselves. Professional body piercers have years for hands on training and education to enable them to make any piercing "look simple", when in fact they are considering dozens of things when they lay out a piercing and actually do it. So consider your lack of knowledge, training and skills before you attempt to do any self piercing, once you pierce it, it's damaged tissue. This makes it even more difficult for a professional piercer to leave you with a great looking piercing when the area we have to work with is damaged by self inflicted attempts.
Blisters on both sides of a three-month old industrial piercing could be due to infection, irritation, or contact dermatitis. To treat them, clean the area with saline solution twice a day, avoid touching the piercing with dirty hands, and follow any aftercare instructions recommended by your piercer. If the blisters do not improve or if there are signs of infection (such as increased pain, redness, or discharge), consult a healthcare professional.
Is it normal for a belly piercing to be sore the first few days after being peirced?
yes, it will be sore/red/itchy for the first week. if it continues after a week or if you see any pus, call your piercer. it could be infected. It could be a sign of infection Yes, this is very normal. Make sure you are checking it for excessive redness, pus, or any funny smell. Those things could signal an infection. very normal.
Can only certain types of navels be pierced?
no any kind of navel can be pierced but if your not sure you can ask a piercer.
How should you look after a new piercing?
It is important always to get your piercings performed with needles as opposed to guns, as is the common misconception. Needles are both less painful than guns, but also much better for your piercing, being both more sterile and allowing your piercing to heal more quickly without implications. Make sure to get piercings done by a reputable piercer rather than in somewhere such as a mall, where the 'piercers' often have no more than a days training.
After getting your piercing, there are two common routes to be taken for aftercare: the LITHA method (Leave It The Hell Alone - speaks for itself), and the one listed below.
Piercings should only be cleaned with a sea salt solution. This is made up by putting 1/4 of a teaspoon of sea salt into a mug of boiling water and allowing it to cool a little. A cotton bud / q-tip dipped in this solution can then be used to gently clean the piercing. Keep away from antiseptic solutions and the like, as these are often too strong for a fresh piercing. If you encounter any problems, consult your piercer.
For oral piercings (tongue, etc), the mouth should either be cleaned with cool sea salt solution (as detailed above) or with a non-alcohol mouthwash. It is important that the mouthwash does not contain alcohol as alcohol is a blood thinner, slowing the healing time of your piercing. For tongue piercings, try to keep smoking to a minimum for around two weeks and try not to talk too much on day 1 - the tongue will become fatigued very quickly.
You do need to rotate your piercing, as not rotating it can cause the skin to heal to the jewelry, and other nasty things that you don't want to happen. Clearly whomever wrote this before me has never had a piercing. A happy piercing will ideally be pierced with a barbell as opposed to a ring, as barbells tend to move less during the healing period. Once the healing period is over, the jewellery can subsequently be changed to a ring if desired.
Regardless of what others tell you (including piercers - as mentioned earlier, many 'piercers' are not sufficiently trained), very few piercings heal in less than 3/4 months, including lobes (many will tell you that jewellery can be changed after 6 weeks - this is not recommended even if the piercing feels healed, as the fistula is still forming at this point). The exceptions to this are tongue piercings, which heal in about 2-3 weeks, and lip piercings which can heal in about 6-8 weeks.
What size earring should you use with a Tragus piercing?
That is a job for a professional body piercer, they need to measure the tragus to ensure the right size of jewellery is used. Not all traguses are the same. So see your professional body piercer for guidance.
What is the standard gauge for tongue ring?
The standard gauge for tongue piercing is 14g (1.6mm) by 3/4" ~ 7/8" (18 ~ 20mm) initially to allow for swelling in the first two to three weeks post piercing. Once the swelling has resolved the barbell should be stepped down in lenght to 5/8" (16mm) to prevent catching the barbell with the teeth and doing any dental damage.
Why do girls get their intimate parts pierced?
Some get their private parts pierced because they think it's cool or looks good. Others may do it because their friends are getting private parts pierced and they want to be like their friends. Still others may have other reasons.
Is it normal for a tongue piercing to move around a lot?
Yes,
but it's possible that the tongue bar you are wearing is too long. Also, your tongue gets thinner when you are dehydrated which will make your tongue bar feel loose in your mouth. Try drinking some water or using a shorter bar.
Also, because of the tissue make up of the tongue, the piercing hole is also capable of enlarging and/or migrating to some extent, especially if it is not placed correctly and the stud is too long, or too short. If you are having any problems or concerns, please consult a professional.
Will it hurt to change your tongue piercing the next day?
It is a bad idea to change the jewellery in a new piercing for at least a month, sometimes two. This will slow healing time and yes, probably hurt. If you are having problems with the jewellery (too long, too short, otherwise uncomfortable) then return to your body piercer and ask their advice before changing anything.
What is the price of second hand scaffolding?
The price of second-hand scaffolding can vary depending on the condition, size, and type of scaffolding. On average, you can expect to pay around 50-70% of the original price for good quality used scaffolding equipment. It's recommended to thoroughly inspect the scaffolding for any damage or wear before purchasing.
How long will a tongue piercing discharge for?
Typically a new tongue piercing will discharge for 6 to 8 weeks and then ease off as the fistula* is formed (*fistula is the tube of new tissue that makes up the actual piercing hole). Swelling is at it's height for about 2 weeks (14 days post piercing) then once the swelling has eased it's a very good idea to have the piercing jewellery downsized to avoid dental damage from biting the jewellery. Plastic barbells are not recommended for new piercings and actually can fail due to the swelling leading to swallowing or inhaling the plastic barbell.
A tongue piercing like any piercing is never to be considered fully healed until it's a full year old, you can have a light heal but it takes a full year for the piercing to season up allowing for removal or the jewellery for extended period of time.
