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Piercings

Your word: Make sure that the piercist has certificates and that disposable needles are used.

Article by : SpunOut.ie

You must be 18 to get a piercing without parental consent!

  • Take your time deciding what piercing you want and find out about the after care you'll need to follow. Talk to the piercer about the cost, the techniques they use and how long the piercing will take to heal.
  • Make sure that the place is spotlessly clean and that the piercer has certificates - if they're not on show, ask to see them!
  • The piercer should dispose of the needle after each piercing. (Make sure the needle is taken from a sealed package.) The only exception to this is if one person is getting two piercings done at the same time, as you cannot catch infection from your own blood, so it's safe to use the same needle twice. The piercer should unwrap the new needle in front of you and should sterilise the clamp (if needed) and barbell/captive ring.
  • Getting a piercing is not as life changing as getting a tattoo. Piercings are easily removed and leave only a small scar. However, they must be taken care of. You have to clean them daily and give them a lot of air (especially nipple piercings, penis or clitoral piercings).
  • Personally, I think the pain isn't that bad. I find needles less painful than the gun used to pierce ears. Exceptions to this are the nipple and genital piercings. With a facial piercing it only takes two seconds for a needle to penetrate the full area of flesh, but it takes seven to ten seconds for a needle to penetrate the nipple. It does hurt but is worth it.
  • Whatever you decide, make sure the piercing is carried out hygienically and safely, and that you take good care of it afterwards.
  • If your piercing becomes infected, wash it with salt water (talk to the piercer about exactly what to use) three times a day. If this doesn't clear it up quickly, then visit a doctor.
  • Make sure to follow the after care advice of the piercer.

 

By: Tracy McGrory

 

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