Which piercings are safe to do yourself?

Which piercings are safe to do yourself?

The easiest piercings to do at home are your earlobes. Nose and belly button piercings can also be done at home with minimal risk. When it comes to doing a piercing near your mouth (such as tongue or lip), near your eye, or at the top of your ear, it is best to see a professional.

What are the 3 dangers of piercings?

Complications of body piercing include local and systemic infections, poor cosmesis, and foreign body rejection. Swelling and tooth fracture are common problems after tongue piercing. Minor infections, allergic contact dermatitis, keloid formation, and traumatic tearing may occur after piercing of the earlobe.

How do you know if your piercing is safe?

Before getting your piercing, you should always check for these signs of a safe piercing environment:

• The piercer washes their hands with germicidal soap.
• The piercer wears fresh disposable gloves.
• The shop is clean.
• The shop uses an autoclave (a special sterilizing machine).
• The equipment is sterilized or disposable.

What piercing is least likely to get infected?

You should choose gold earrings, as this metal is less likely to cause an infection in newly-pierced ears. The earrings should also be post earrings, or small earrings that sit in your earlobe. By choosing a good piercer and earrings, you lessen your chances of getting an infected piercing.

Which piercings get infected the most?

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.

What are the dangers of piercing your own ear?

What are the risks?

• Allergic reaction. Jewelry made of nickel or brass can trigger it.
• Infection. People sometimes have redness, swelling, pain, and a discharge after a piercing.
• Skin trouble. You may get problems such as scars and keloids (overgrown scar tissue).
• Blood diseases.

Is it safe to get a clean piercing?

This brochure is brought to you by the Association of Professional Piercers (APP) to help you get a safe, clean piercing. Because it breaks the protective barrier of the skin, piercing has some health risks, including the potential to transmit an infection or bloodborne disease.

What is the Association of Professional Piercers?

The Association of Professional Piercers is a California-based, international non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of vital health and safety information about body piercing to piercers , health care professionals , legislators, and the general public.

What should I Ask my piercer before getting my pierced?

It is advisable to inquire how long your piercer has been piercing, how they learned, and what they do to keep their knowledge-base current – such as taking continuing education courses on anatomy, aftercare, aseptic technique, etc. Your potential piercer should earn your trust by demonstrating knowledge and competency.

What is the best aftercare for a body piercing?

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