subject: Things To Know Before Going For Body Piercing [print this page] Alice a high school graduate was very excited seeing the unique tattoos and ear lobe piercing on her best pal. What more exciting to her was to know that piercing can be done to parts as naval, nose, lips, and eyebrows .But again there was slight doubt in her mind regarding the safety of such body piercing.
Like Alice there must been many who think body piercing is cool. It is no doubt a fashionable thing. Piercing has been in culture since a long time. Predominantly wide spread among some Asian and African countries .so being traditional it gives you a fashionable look.
Before going for piercing there are certain points to know and keep in mind:
1.You should be permitted by your parents and school about going for it. Most of the piercing studios make it mandatory to be above 18 years.
2.Look for vaccination as hepatitis b and c, tetanus before going to have your body pierced. If you are HIV positive its better to drop the idea as this may create trouble for you.
3.Search for piercing shops that use safe procedures or are licensed for the procedure.
4.Never opt for self piercing or done by your friend .Avoid those shops that dont have comfortable and clean area for the procedure.
5.Go for the shop that uses sterilization machines as autoclaves to sterilize the piercing equipments.
6.Opt for gun piercing only for ears and disposable one time needle for other delicate areas.
7.Choose for piecing body jewelry which is of good quality and non septic metal. Most popular and safe metals are:
1:14 k Gold
2:Silver
3:Sterling silver
4:Titanium
5:Surgical grade stain less steel.
Designs usually available in jewelry are:
1:Spikes
2:Tusks
3:Crescents
4:claws
8.Choice of jewelry is very crucial as sensitivity to any metal may turn your piercing pleasures into an agony. Many studios also sell piercing studs. You can also opt for buying wholesale body jewelry through recognized online shops.
9.Finding the right shop and getting pierced with fine quality studs does not end your job. You need to take in consideration for the care after piercing done. This involves:
Cleaning with antiseptic or antibacterial and warm water the pierced area.
Sea salt soak, tea tree oil, emu oil are some of the cleaning and antibacterial washes.
Avoid alcohol and peroxide formulaes for cleaning.
10.Our body responds to metals used in for piercing in different ways. The one that suits your friend may not suit you. In case of infection it is suggested to see a doctor.
