can look good when done right (Body Piercing)

Member Name: princesshotpants

Product:	Body Piercing
Date:	22/11/08 (44 review reads)
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Advantages: personal prefference

Disadvantages: also personal prefference

There are many different kinds of body piercing; the main important thing to look for is a licensed body piercer who knows what products and procedures to use, as lots can go wrong when done using the wrong materials or don't know the right placement of the jewellery etc.

When I did some research for mine; I called up all the local places, also had a good look around the shop in person, as I wanted to make sure that they were hygienic and compliant with health and safety, as not all the places are practicing correctly.

So, the safest material to use is titanium and places who use surgical steel shouldn't really be doing that, as it can cause adverse reactions, especially with more sensitive procedures. They must also be able to advise on aftercare and the best placement for the new jewellery.

There are the more common piercings like ear piercing; whist its ok to use a gun for the ear lobes, the top part of the ears or anywhere where there is cartilage, needs to be done with a needle, as a gun could damage due to the impact.

Nasal piercings should also be done with a needle, as guns can cause the cartilage to deform. Also, anaesthetic cannot be used for any piercing from the neck up, so that might be important to keep in mind for those who are a bit unsure or scared.

The anaesthetic doesn't cause you not to feel anything at all however, but does take the sting off a bit. Depending what you have done, you'll still be able to feel the needle with the anaesthetic but it's less painful than without.

I think you should also check the age requirements and whether you need to bring a consenting adult etc.

You'll be advised about the best choice for jewellery and choose one that you won't mind not being able to change for the first 3 months or longer, as you cannot change them during the healing period.

There are loads of pictures, personal experience stories and message boards online so if you're thinking about having anything done, do your research I say, as you don't want to end up with a funny scar from an unwanted piercing. And whilst they are removable, have a good think if you're going to want it for a little while as they do take months to heal.

Summary: do your research!!