10 piercing safety tips

Body piercings are all the rage among people of all ages. Whether you decide to pierce your ears, lips, nose, eyebrows, tongue, or something more daring, safety and hygiene should be at the top of your checklist before reaching for a needle. 10 body piercing safety tips to ensure that piercings can lead to potentially dangerous infections.

1. Use professionals only.

Piercing should only be done by professionals. It's much more complicated than just sticking a needle into a part of your body. Choose a professional you trust and get advice before you decide to pierce. Home piercing jobs are most likely to cause complications and infections.

 

2. Ask questions.

Imagine interviewing a potential piercer the same way you would a doctor. Ask about their cleanliness and disease prevention policies. Many diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis can be transmitted through the use of dirty needles, so care must be taken to avoid compromising health. Don't be ashamed or embarrassed to ask the necessary questions. Also, beware of so-called experts who seem unwilling or unable to provide an answer.

 

3. Choose wisely.

Just like everyone's body is different, not everyone can get a hole in the selected area. If you do find a professional to pierce your body, make sure the piercing will be successful. Also, some people have trouble getting their tongues pierced because important nerves and blood vessels are out of alignment.

 

4. Think about the impact.

It's no surprise that most employers frown on visible body piercings. Regardless of your personal attitude towards body piercings, you should know that some people will discriminate or look down on you just because you have body piercings. Before deciding to get a piercing, consider the impact it will have on your image and life.

 

5. Choose high quality body jewelry.

When choosing body jewelry, choose high-quality metals or high-carbonate plastics that conform to your body and are uncomplicated. Most body piercing jewelry is either high karat gold or surgical grade stainless steel. Avoid cheap, flimsy body jewelry and focus on quality over design.

 

6. Keep it clean.

After piercing a body part, it is important to keep the hole clean. Your body sees a piercing as a wound, so cleanliness is important.Keep in mind that infections do not distinguish between a puncture wound and a puncture wound.

 

7. Keep it dry.

Most piercers agree that the hole should be kept dry until healing begins. Keep your piercing clear of saliva, sweat, salt water, or chlorinated water, as all liquids can cause infection.

 

8. Avoid makeup.

If you pierce your face, don't smear the holes with makeup. Most cosmetics are made with oils that can penetrate the piercing and cause an infection.

 

9. Identify infections.

Watch out for infections that can quickly and easily cause pain and discomfort. Not all infections work the same, but warning signs include discharge from the wound, fever, pain, discomfort, swelling, and redness around the hole.

 

10. Talk to your doctor.

If your piercing shows signs of infection or complications, see your doctor immediately. If your piercing is painful on a daily basis and does not appear to be healing, you should seek treatment from your primary care physician.