Piercings are a popular way to beautify the body and promote self-expression, but which body piercings are the safest? Knowing what to expect when choosing a body piercing reduces the risks that come with piercing in common and uncommon places. Here’s some important information that you should know about the safest body piercings and how they can affect your health.
Along with the nostrils and belly button, the earlobes are the safest and most common body part to be pierced. The flesh of the earlobe heals well when the area is cleaned regularly and the piercing is done at the proper angle. Nostrils tend to heal quickly since the piercing is done through the cartilage, and bleeding is minimal. The skin above the belly button is generally thin enough to safely pierce as long as the piercing doesn’t go too deeply into the belly button.
Other areas that are less common but safe to pierce include the eyebrow and various parts of the ear, including the conch, tragus and cartilage of the upper ear. The nipples are also a common piercing area, though the piercing itself is generally more painful. The risks of infection are lower and proper healing is facilitated when any newly pierced area is kept clean and touching is kept to a minimum.
Importance of Care
Although the earlobes, nostrils and belly button are generally safe areas to have pierced, a risk of infection still exists. Properly caring for your piercings drastically reduces the chances that they will become infected.
Neglecting to closely follow aftercare instructions may result in inflammation of the pierced area. It is also possible to develop more serious physical consequences, such as the accumulation of pus to the infected area, hardening around the piercing and excessive bleeding.
Only Use Trained Professionals
A well-trained, licensed and experienced professional is a key factor for getting piercings done safely in a sanitary environment that lowers piercing risks. The quality of the piercing expert and the cleanliness and method of the piercing process drastically reduce the chances that an infection may develop later as a result of a poorly placed piercing or the utilization of unclean piercing tools. Piercing shops are required to have licensed professionals to ensure the safety and satisfaction of their customers.
No matter where you choose to get pierced, make sure that you find an experienced professional to do it, and don’t forget to take good care of your new piercing.
The skin above the belly button is generally thin enough to safely pierce as long as the piercing doesn't go too deeply into the belly button. Other areas that are less common but safe to pierce include the eyebrow and various parts of the ear, including the conch, tragus
tragus
The tragus is a small pointed eminence of the external ear, situated in front of the concha, and projecting backward over the meatus. It also is the name of hair growing at the entrance of the ear.
Sterile disposable needle piercing is deemed the safest, and healthiest method of body piercing. When weighing the advantages of gun piercing vs needle piercing, the set up for your needle piercing appointment may be a bit longer, but the actual piercing itself takes the same amount of time.
First, make sure the body jewelry is chemically safe. Currently we have access to the following materials for body jewelry that meet current standards for human implant: Titanium (ASTM F136 and F67)Uncolored quartz glass, soda-lime glass and borosilicate glass such as Pyrex (ASTM F1538)
Is piercing safe? When done in a clean and professional environment, piercing is usually safe. But if piercing equipment is unclean, there is a risk of getting blood-transmitted diseases.
If you smoke, are anemic or pregnant, you could also be at risk for infection. “Sometimes during pregnancy, abdominal, genital and nipple piercings can be rejected by the body, which could lead to tearing and scarring,” Dr. Kronborg said.
The skin above the belly button is generally thin enough to safely pierce as long as the piercing doesn't go too deeply into the belly button. Other areas that are less common but safe to pierce include the eyebrow and various parts of the ear, including the conch, tragus and cartilage of the upper ear.
Some of the best metals to consider include: Gold: Pure gold, particularly 24k gold, is generally hypoallergenic metal. To ensure durability and prevent skin irritation, consider jewelry that's 14k gold, 18k gold, or higher, as it contains a higher percentage of pure gold and a smaller amount of other metals.
If you're looking for the TLDR of it all, just keep in mind that earlobes, nostrils, and lip piercings are generally the safest ones to go with, though they still come with their issues.
A daith piercing is located in the innermost fold of your ear. Some people believe that this piercing can help ease anxiety-related migraines and other symptoms. Although the evidence is primarily anecdotal, there's some research around the piercing's proposed mechanism of action.
The most popular type of vagin*l piercing, cl*toral hood piercing is thought to stimulate the sensitive cl*toral tissue during sex . Piercing the hood (the fold of skin that covers the cl*tor*s) is much less risky than an actual cl*tor*s piercing, which could lead to nerve damage.
Of all the body sites commonly pierced, the navel is the most likely to become infected because of its shape. Infections can often be treated with good skin hygiene and antibiotic medications. With this type of infection, jewelry generally does not have to be taken out.
If piercing equipment has infected blood on it, you can get diseases that are spread through blood. Examples include hepatitis B, hepatitis C and tetanus. Tearing or trauma. Jewelry in piercings can get caught and torn out accidentally.
If you're looking for the TLDR of it all, just keep in mind that earlobes, nostrils, and lip piercings are generally the safest ones to go with, though they still come with their issues.
Safest places for piercings ate: 1-- Ears, in multiple places, lobes, cartilage, tragus, helix, and other places around the ear.3-- Nose, nostrils- around the crease.
Whenever the skin's protective barrier is broken, local skin infections from staph or strep bacteria are a risk. Of all the body sites commonly pierced, the navel is the most likely to become infected because of its shape. Infections can often be treated with good skin hygiene and antibiotic medications.
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