Body 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.

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.

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.

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.

no any kind of navel can be pierced but if your not sure you can ask a piercer.

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.

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.

Nose piercing

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Of course you can, the only difference from someone with a longer tongue is that the piercing would have to be a bit closer to the end of your tongue. Other then that it doesn't change anything.

my tounge was super swollen and some days be less swollen than others, i find if you eat more spicy foods it will swell abit more but that may just be me.....my tounge was swollen for about 2 weeks and i was super concerned but it healed fine and i have no problems with it now :)

Tongue piercings will swell for a minimum of two weeks, this is not unusual. Keep on the cold stuff and watch out for overly spicy food and food that are too hot temperature wise. Swish and swallow cold water after everything you eat or drink that leaves a residue on the tongue. Avoid dairy products for the first five or six days, these products can support bacterial growth so just be sure to rinse with cold water only after eating these products....

You will survive and end up with a good piercing if you look after it correctly.

It is recommended to use non-toxic, food-safe glue that is specifically designed for oral use when gluing a piercing on your tongue. Ensure that the glue is clean and sterile to prevent infection or irritation. It is best to consult with a professional piercer for guidance on attaching the piercing.

It depends:

If you're trying to get rid of the lisp, then probably not because I doubt the piercing would help.

If you're trying to hide the lisp, having a piercing may be an excuse.

Most people won't care whether or not you have a lisp or a pierced tongue so do what you feel is true to yourself.

Damage to the tongue can be caused by several factors, such as burns from hot food or drinks, biting it accidentally, consuming sharp or abrasive foods, or having an allergic reaction. Infections, oral diseases, and certain medications can also contribute to tongue damage.

According to the Wisconsin Administrative Code, it is illegal to pierce anyone under the age of 16. Also, 16-17 year old are allowed to get pierced only with a parent or guardian's informed written consent.

It is not uncommon for the tongue to split slightly after it has been pierced due to swelling and trauma from the piercing process. It is important to follow proper aftercare instructions and consult with a piercer or healthcare professional if you have any concerns.

After a tongue piercing, 99% of people will swell up straight away. Fortunately, the length of the bar is then supported due to the swelling. After 7 days, the majority of people will be able to have their bar changed down to a smaller one which is a lot more comfortable! Some people may be able to have a second change down if their tongue is smaller.

The legal age for body piercing varies by location, but typically you need to be 18 years old or have parental consent if you are younger. Some places may also have specific age restrictions for certain types of piercings. Be sure to check the laws and regulations in your area before getting a piercing.

The legal age to get a piercing varies by location and may require consent from a parent or guardian if the individual is under 18 years old. In many places, the minimum age is around 16 to 18 years old. It's important to check the specific laws and regulations in your area before getting a piercing.