Piercing
Piercings are when you perforate a part of the skin on the body with the aim of adorning it with a specific piece of jewelry. Piercings are a form of body modification and can have very personal, religious, cultural or spiritual meaning. Regardless, today's meaning for piercings is mostly one of adornment.
Getting pierced can cause some pain, it is short and easy to deal with. How high one's pain threshold is is individual, as well as where on the body the perforation is performed.
Remember not to take any painkillers or aspirin that can affect the coagulation of the blood, as this can act as a blood thinner, as well as prolong the healing process.
The material used by the piercer must always be sterilized before use. Single-use needles must be used and disposed of after each customer. When the perforation is done, a piece of titanium is put in by the piercer, as this is the most allergy-friendly material and facilitates healing.
Below are some tips for a better healing process and better results:
- Avoid long baths for the next two months.
- Exposure to the sun can be harmful as the sun's ultraviolet rays counteract the disinfection of the skin.
- Be patient. Depending on where you pierce, it can take up to eight weeks for it to heal completely.
Less common complications are damage to the blood vessels, bleeding, the body rejecting the jewelry or an allergic reaction. Always inform the piercer if you have previously experienced any of this.
Before your piercing
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There are several different types of piercings and basically the whole body can be decorated. The variety of jewelry and materials is almost endless, all so that you can adorn your body according to your wishes. We perform piercings as well as stretching, have you decided what you want? If you want to get in touch with us, fill out the form next to it and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
Piercing FAQs
Getting pierced can cause some pain, it's very individual, but it happens quickly and you usually barely notice it before it's done. Depending on where you get pierced can also depend on how much pain you experience. Ask your piercer for more info.
- Avoid touching the area without washing your hands.
- Clean with neutral soap.
- After cleaning, dry with paper towels using light pressing movements.
- Apply antiseptic cream as recommended by the piercer during the healing process.
- Do not remove any flakes as it is a protective system for our body, or remove the jewelry.
- For tongue, lips or genitals, avoid sexual contact for the next three weeks.
It depends on where on the body you have been pierced and what type of perforation. The time varies from a few weeks to a few months.
Navel and nipple piercing
This type of piercing requires two to three cleanings per day for 6 to 8 weeks. Always wash your hands before cleaning. Clean thoroughly around and inside.
Gently touch the jewelry during cleaning to facilitate cleaning and to avoid soap residues inside the hole that can cause infection.
Nose, ear and eyebrow piercing
These types of piercings should be cleaned at least three times a day with neutral soap by massaging around the piercing with light movements. Gently touch the jewelry so that it is properly cleaned. Avoid using makeup and creams during the healing process to avoid infections.
Healing time: Lobe 4-6 weeks, outer ear 8-12 weeks, eyebrows 6-8 weeks, wing of the nose 6-8 weeks, bridge of the nose 6-12 weeks
Tongue and lip piercing
Oral piercings can be divided into two different categories: internal oral piercings such as tongue, smiley and external oral piercings such as labret, lip, medusa. Both require the same type of aftercare: avoiding alcohol, strong, too hot or too cold food and practicing oral sex during the healing process. Any discomfort or pain should disappear after three days. Internal piercings take approximately 4-6 weeks to heal, always clean after eating, drinking and smoking. Use antibacterial mouthwash for better cleaning. External piercings should be cleaned 2-3 times per day for 6-8 weeks.
Genital Piercings:
There are different ways to perforate these areas and many different types of jewelry to adorn them with. Some of these piercings are applied purely for aesthetic purposes while others can help with stimulation.
Genital piercings can be very delicate and sensitive and more susceptible to infection. Cleanse at least three times per day with neutral soap to achieve the best healing. Rinse thoroughly to avoid leaving soap residue that could irritate the area. Healing takes approximately 4-6 weeks.
Ear stretching:
The earlobes are the most common area to stretch, but it is becoming more common to stretch other body parts as well. Stretch marks should be washed daily with neutral soap. Dry thoroughly with paper towels and avoid touching the area during the day. This is also the best way to manage aftercare when the healing process is complete.