Frequently asked questions regarding body piercing and body jewelry types.
“Body piercing overall in many ways can be considered even safer than ear-piercing in method, since body piercings are done with sterile tools and materials, while some types of ear-piercing guns can harbor pathogens and have a higher chance of cross-contamination than body piercing does.”
“Benz pads are also preferred over alcohol swabs in that they do not dry the skin area as alcohol does.”
“When you are ready to become certified, the best thing to do is to contact the Health Department directly in your area and ask for their list of accredited and ‘approved’ Blood-borne Pathogen Classes”
“Once you have experience in piercing, you may elect to do freehand piercing in the various areas of the body that are suitable for it.”
“When first calling your local body piercing shops, make sure you get quotes that include the body jewelry in the price, and ask if there is any aftercare instructions or materials provided with the service.”
“Once a first body piercing has been performed and healed, it is common to think about other areas to pierce.”
“The septum piercing is done with a special type of forceps designed specifically for this area of the body and can be purchased in a ready-made body piercing kit.”
“Unlike standard body piercings, dermal implants are usually irreversible without surgery (by a doctor only), and are considered illegal in many states that classify implantation as a medical procedure to be performed by a physician only.”
“The body piercing shop you choose should feel ‘right’ and have staff that convey genuine concern over your welfare, and will make themselves available to you at all times, even on days you are no spending any money.”
“It’s very possible that the drawbacks you’ve imagined may not materialize. Remember, most body piercings can be easily reversed by removing the jewelry, so it’s not like you’re making a life-long decision”