Lots of peeps, from your older sister to safe, so we're here to fill you in on the basics of body piercing.
Body Piercings - The Perils of Piercings 4l531a
It could be your ears, nose, infected, ooze not-so-cool stuff and leave you with a not-so-pretty scar.
Body Piercings - Don't Believe the Hype s5d4s
Now that you're down with the dangers, it's time to separate the myths from the facts!
Myth #1 - It's impossible to blow your nose if you have a nose piercing. 1f1g12
Peeps with nose rings are just as capable of blowing their noses as peeps without the jewelry. It just takes a little getting used to.
Myth #2 - Half of your face will go numb if an eyebrow is pierced incorrectly. 2s1um
An eyebrow piercing should never be so deep that this becomes a concern.
Myth #3 - You'll bleed to death from a botched tongue ring. 6z2ro
Although there are major bleeding can happen, but piercers should always pull back the tongue and check the vein structure before piercing.
Myth #4 - Getting your navel pierced will damage your stomach, uterus, or some veins. 1f1j36
This isn't possible cuz your stomach and uterus are protected by your abdominal muscles. Also, your navel isn't a vascular area, so it doesn't contain blood vessels.
Myth #5 - Turning jewelry randomly throughout the day during the healing process is a must. 25181a
Doing this will only break the tissue, forcing the healing process to start all over again!
Body Piercings - After the Piercing 1q5l2d
Healing times vary depending on what body part is pierced. Whatever you do, don't sleep on your piercing or remove the jewelry until it's completely healed.
- Tongue - 4-6 weeks to heal.
- Ear lobe - 6-8 weeks to heal.
- Ear cartilage - 4-12 months to heal.
- Eyebrow - 6-8 weeks to heal.
- Lip - 3-4 months to heal.
- Nose - 3-6 months to heal.
- Navel - 6-12 months to heal.
The piercing will be sore and swollen for several days, so make sure you take good care of it. Keep it clean by gently washing the area with warm water and antibacterial soap twice a day, and resist the urge to touch or pick at it! For navel piercings, avoid advice on how to deal with it.
Body Piercings - Did U Know? 5z7125
- Navels and ear cartilage are the most difficult piercings to heal.
- Tongue piercings can damage teeth over time, and tongue, cheek and lip piercings can cause gum problems.
- Elaine Davidson from Brazil is the world's most pierced woman with 1,903 piercings in her body!
To find a safe and licensed body piercing salon near you, head to the Association of Professional Piercers.
