Say Hello to the ring on the navel or a needle across the eyebrow! More people are getting their skin pierced. Now we need to know what difficulties often emerge – and how to identify a good piercer.
The Gothics and punks were already doing it in the mid-70s, and they wanted to shock with the extreme looks. They had small holes pierced through their ears, eyebrows, lips, or cheeks. They clung rings, chains, studs, or safety pins to it, naming their fashion as Piercing.
Nowadays, hardly anyone gets resentful about piercings. On the contrary, more people are sporting body jewelry. More women than men have body parts pierced…To shock people? Nuh… because they find it ravishing.
Piercing after-effects are common… though
Body jewelry has risks. Practically, 27 percent experience distress after getting a piercing. Some are so crucial that the pierced need the aid of a doctor. One in a hundred piercings even has to be treated in a doctor’s clinic. That’s according to a 2008 British study.
Though the problems depend on several factors- the cleaner the Piercing and the more experienced the piercer, the lower the risk. The material of the piece of jewelry or the metal that is hooked to the pierced hole is also important. In addition, the wound caused by the sting must be carefully tended for.
Even when a piercing has healed, it can cause concerns. Such as, when clothing rubs against the piece of jewelry, it can also get stuck somewhere. Or if the wearer scratches with fingers a lot. During sports, you should protect yourself; take out all the rings and pins or tape them over.
Common concerns
The most common concern with piercings is inflammation. If a punctured area is inflamed, there is a risk of viruses, fungi, or bacteria entering the body. For example, an infection with streptococci is possible. These bacteria can spread through the body and inflame the urinary tract, lungs, or liver. Penetrating hepatitis viruses can cause jaundice.
It is common for the body to have an allergic reaction to a piercing. You can tell by the fact that the skin turns red, itches and blisters form. And the blame usually goes to nickel. But beware, if only the top layer of a piece of jewelry is nickel-free, then the manufacturers do not have to label it as containing nickel. If you suspect that a nickel allergy is the cause of your symptoms, you should remove the piercing immediately.
Complications in the intimate area
The area of the body that’s being pierced also plays a major role. Complications are very common with genital piercings. According to a study, almost every third respondent had problems when wearing body jewelry on their genitals. Pierced nipples and tongues caused problems for almost every fifth person. In the case of piercings on the navel and on the ears, it was almost double.
Ear piercings are very popular everywhere. Difficulties arise when the cartilage is perforated. Wounds there heal slowly; it can take four months to nearly a year. In comparison, the skin on the earlobe heals in six to eight weeks.
Diabetics and individuals with a weakened immune system should be extremely cautious. It usually takes them longer for an injury to heal. Your Piercing also catches fire easily – not only when it’s freshly pierced.
So, what is the proper care for Piercing?
So that a freshly made piercing does not become inflamed, it needs continuous care. You should disinfect the wound twice a day – preferably in the morning and evening. Until it has cured, it is better only to handle the piercing with disinfected fingers.
In some circumstances, it makes sense to protect the sting site with plaster while it is curing. Whether this is necessary depends on the part of the body that was pierced. Let your piercing studio recommend what you need to do precisely.
It can easily take up to one year for a piercing to heal. Don’t be negligent about hygiene during this time.
You have to assess with these healing times:
- Eyebrows: 6 to 8 weeks,
- Lips: 2 to 3 months,
- Nostrils: 2 to 4 months,
- Tongue: 4 weeks,
- Nipples: 6 to 32 weeks,
- Belly button: about a year.
Be cautious with your piercing. You should not open, remove or change jewelry yourself before the wound has recovered. This also applies if you have complaints. Then go to the piercing studio immediately or consult a doctor.
How to identify a good piercer?
Good piercers are experienced and do everything they can to avoid infections with germs and viruses. They pay total attention to cleanliness. Before you decide on a piercing studio, you should compare several. Also, ask pals and acquaintances who already have piercings whether they can suggest an experienced piercer. Why don’t you check Inksane Piercing?
It would be best if you also gave attention to the following points:
- The piercer should advise you about the risks and probable long-term effects.
- The piercer should ask you if you have any medical requirements or allergies.
- The piercer should advise you on the preference of material and jewelry.
- All materials used should be sealed and sterile.
- The piercer should put on a fresh pair of gloves for each customer.
- There should be a respective, hygienic piercing room.
- The piercer should explain to you exactly how to take care of the fresh punctured wound and how to attend to your piercing.
Before piercing your hole, the piercer will ask you for written consent. Now that’s a must.
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