Body Piercings - Is it Safe?
By Judy HoplerBody piercing has been practiced in many different cultures for many centuries and has become more and more popular to date. Once the average person gets their first piercing, they are more likely to get more of them in the future.
Each person should know what is involved with any type of body piercing before making that final decision to get it done.
How is body piercing done?
Once the body part is chosen, a hollow needle is inserted into the body and then the jewelry is put in. A piercing gun such as the one used for ear piercing should not be used for body piercing. The force of this gun can crush the tissue and cause unnecessary bruising. In addition to this, a piercing gun cannot be sterilized properly and can cause infections.
It is for this reason that a certified professional who practices under the Association of Professional Piercers do any body piercings. All parts of the body piercing process must be sterile. This includes, the piercing area, and the needle. The piercer must wear sterile gloves at all times during the piercing process.
How to Care for Your Piercing Site
The area around the new piercing should always be kept clean to prevent any bacterial or foreign objects from entering the site and causing infections. Wash hands thoroughly before touching the area. Warm water will do just fine for regular cleansing but when there is a crusting on the area, use salt water to break it up.
Do not wear any make up around face piercings. Cover the area when using any aerosols such as hair spray. Do not wear tight clothing around body piercings. Make sure there is good air circulation around the piercing sites.
What are the signs of infection?
See your doctor if you notice any swelling, pus, or unusual pain in the piercing site. NEVER remove the jewelry as this will cause the opening to close and trap in the infection.
Allergies to the chosen jewelry are also possible. Some symptoms may include, irritation, burning, or redness when the piercing site is cleaned. Non toxic metals such as white gold, yellow gold and surgical steel are recommended by piercers to avoid such allergic reactions.
So, before deciding on any type of body piercing, researching and understanding what is involved is crucial.
Judy Hopler is a freelance writer who is very knowledgeable in many areas of medicine. For more FREE exclusive and detailed information about body piercing, she recommends http://bodypiercingcenter.com/
This site will give all the information that is needed for healthy, and safe body piercings.
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