Before any piercing begins, you are required to fill out a questionaire form. This is for legal purposes and to inform us of any medical problems we should be aware of such as allergies (refer to "Health Risks"). Proof of age will also be required. Any persons under the age of 16 (with the exception of genitals, 18) will be refused if they are not accompanied by their legal guardian. Any persons that are intoxicated, that are pregnant or nursing, or are incapable of consent due to mental incapacity will also be refused.
After the paperwork is in order, you will then sit down with your piercer and they will go over the procedure with you to help you feel more comfortable and at ease with the process. They will also discuss your piercing and any details to ensure that you are satisfied before beginning.
There are a number of different methods used today that depend entirely upon which type of piercing you will be getting. These are a few of the common methods.
The Standard method involves making an opening using a hollow medical needle. The needle is inserted into the body part being pierced. While still in the body, the initial jewelry to be worn in the piercing is pushed through the opening, following the back of the needle. Piercing using hollow medical needles does not actually remove any flesh, the method cuts a slit and holds it open in the shape of the cross section of the needle, in this case, a circle. In this method, the needle is the same gauge or larger than the initial jewelry to be worn.
Dermal Punching is a method which is used to remove a circular area of tissue, into which jewelry is placed. This method is usually used to remove both skin and cartilage in upper ear piercings, where cartilage must be removed to relieve pressure on the piercing to ensure proper healing and long term viability of the piercing. The healed fistulas created or enlarged using a dermal punch will usually not shrink over time.
The Pierce and Taper method is similar to the standard method. It is a more advanced technique though, sometimes used to pierce where large gauge initial jewelry is desired. In this method, after the needle is inserted and the opening is created, a tapered steel bar (usually one gauge larger than that of the needle at the large end) is inserted instead of initial jewelry. Then the jewelry is pushed through the opening, following the tapered bar. The success of this method is dependent on the elasticity of the skin in the area being pierced, the skill of the piercer and the type of piercing being done.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Piercing History
Evidence suggests that body piercing (including ear piercing) has been practiced all over the world since ancient times. Mummified bodies with piercings have been discovered, nose piercing and ear piercing are mentioned in the bible and tongue piercing was popular with the elite of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. The most common reasons for piercings throughout these times were for religious or cultural significance. Although it is speculated that piercing for ornamental or sexual reasoning was being practiced as early as 14th century Europe, these are the most common reasons for piercings in today's modern world, primarily dating back to the late 19th century Europe.
In North America, piercing really began to gain popularity in the 1960s by woman and was quickly adopted soon there after by men within the hippie and free love movements, and later the punk subculture. Today, body piercing has become part of mainstream culture as attitudes and values within society have changed. While it hasn't been completely accepted, piercing (much like the tattoo culture) has become more tolerable.
In North America, piercing really began to gain popularity in the 1960s by woman and was quickly adopted soon there after by men within the hippie and free love movements, and later the punk subculture. Today, body piercing has become part of mainstream culture as attitudes and values within society have changed. While it hasn't been completely accepted, piercing (much like the tattoo culture) has become more tolerable.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
About Piercing Labret
Labret piercing brings a smile spark of charm. The drill lasted only a few minutes but healing requires patience of several months. And like any self-respecting piercing, labret piercing is the darling of the girls.
Labret piercing: a gem of a coquette
Called lip or labret piercing jewelry set by the hole in the skin around the lips, cheeks and chin. This ornament is the pride of men (too little) and girls today do not date from yesterday, far from it.
It is true that men too often reluctant to put a labret done on the upper lip. Generally, they are quirky, very low to the chin. The girls, they are more willing and more fun to travel with piercings labrets attractive shapes. A jewel that hems the lip is nice. Two jewels on a smile, is fun.
The seduction of a smile with a labret piercing does not stem as it does not show. These are the bits that adorn that make all the difference. Labret piercings are so trendy now that the stars they are appropriate to the rival them. There are now a wide choice of shapes in various materials at very low prices. It is increasingly easy to be admired and seduce with such jewels.
Labret piercing: the charm of the stars!
Before you can seduce the piercing requires a pose: drilling. It can be done:
* Vertical: This is the Monroe or Madona piercing is pointing toward the upper lip, the most popular.
* Or delayed: This is the famous labret piercing usually centered under the lower lip, chin.
Then follow the care of rigor so that there is no infection during healing. This is the basics of any drilling, the same lobe of the ear that you had when you were a child. The key is to observe the hygiene conditions and to be vigilant in case of rejection.
After the installation and healing, you can finally replace the rod with a temporary labret more fancy and change the way you want. It is strongly recommended to use the arcade or nose piercings horseshoe or with a very pronounced lower tip bounced too. Labrets must necessarily have a flat tip to one side. It is the health of the gums and teeth.
You already have one? Smile, you're a star!
Labret piercing: a gem of a coquette
Called lip or labret piercing jewelry set by the hole in the skin around the lips, cheeks and chin. This ornament is the pride of men (too little) and girls today do not date from yesterday, far from it.
It is true that men too often reluctant to put a labret done on the upper lip. Generally, they are quirky, very low to the chin. The girls, they are more willing and more fun to travel with piercings labrets attractive shapes. A jewel that hems the lip is nice. Two jewels on a smile, is fun.
The seduction of a smile with a labret piercing does not stem as it does not show. These are the bits that adorn that make all the difference. Labret piercings are so trendy now that the stars they are appropriate to the rival them. There are now a wide choice of shapes in various materials at very low prices. It is increasingly easy to be admired and seduce with such jewels.
Labret piercing: the charm of the stars!
Before you can seduce the piercing requires a pose: drilling. It can be done:
* Vertical: This is the Monroe or Madona piercing is pointing toward the upper lip, the most popular.
* Or delayed: This is the famous labret piercing usually centered under the lower lip, chin.
Then follow the care of rigor so that there is no infection during healing. This is the basics of any drilling, the same lobe of the ear that you had when you were a child. The key is to observe the hygiene conditions and to be vigilant in case of rejection.
After the installation and healing, you can finally replace the rod with a temporary labret more fancy and change the way you want. It is strongly recommended to use the arcade or nose piercings horseshoe or with a very pronounced lower tip bounced too. Labrets must necessarily have a flat tip to one side. It is the health of the gums and teeth.
You already have one? Smile, you're a star!
Piercing the nose, a very trendy fashion jewelry
Many people have a piercing septum (at the base of the nose) or stud (on the nasal wall) and not only young people, because this dress that does not date from yesterday, although it is now very fashionable, is increasingly popular.
The nose piercing is particularly appreciated the darling of lovers of fine jewelry. In India, women bring it to the left nostril and has been for centuries. It would promote fertility. The popularity of this gem is found in all environments, even the smartest. There are so many women and men who parent them, 25 to 45 years or more, and very often parents familiar with the piercings in their teens.
The stud and the septum
Forms of piercings are democratizing and collections of nose piercings are not immune. An original design for a stud and a septum is increasingly sought. This application joins the fashion trend of piercings that are available around a wide selection of different themes in all genres (insects, fish, flowers, leaves, hearts, stars, crosses. Stylists create quality models technically more sophisticated one that others with whom we will not go unnoticed. The straight stems become "U", the open rings are adorned with bright stones.
The design trend of piercings nose is discreet, transparent, very classic or original. Some enthusiasts of fine jewelry fashion trends, constantly looking for new products, collect.
Stud: The gem called "stud" is placed on the nostril. It is also found in labret. It usually consists of a straight stem or twist fitted with a nail [hence the name stud) steel, clear or colored, decorated or not a zirconium but can also be a very thin ring.
The septum: The symbolism of ancient peoples is reflected in the "septum" piercing performed at the base of the nose, the nasal septum. It is usually a ring, closed or semi-open said horseshoe or a barbell. As the stud, the septum forms a semi-open range with ball caps, rectangular, square-tipped.
Preferences for men and women in design and materials
The nose piercing is definitely a gem of seduction, the little extra that makes all the difference. It is themed, toe, ball, with or without stones, a simple nail or ring of fine steel, silver plated or gold is primarily an accessory trend trendy.
Models timeless classics to suit all styles, whether lined small ball point or fixed, with tip visible rectangular or square, colored or decorated with rhinestones.
Women looking for stylish jewelry nose piercings are ready-to-wear outfits more or less dressed in silver or gold plated, with rhinestones, gems light They see it as an accessory to match the charm and to eye color, makeup or outfits.
Men prefer models of classic gems in general, with balls, spikes or colored rhinestones, or a stainless steel ring, silver or gold plated. They wear more easily than women with a septum, although very thin and short models suited to all and can join in harmony with a stud.
The nose piercing is particularly appreciated the darling of lovers of fine jewelry. In India, women bring it to the left nostril and has been for centuries. It would promote fertility. The popularity of this gem is found in all environments, even the smartest. There are so many women and men who parent them, 25 to 45 years or more, and very often parents familiar with the piercings in their teens.
The stud and the septum
Forms of piercings are democratizing and collections of nose piercings are not immune. An original design for a stud and a septum is increasingly sought. This application joins the fashion trend of piercings that are available around a wide selection of different themes in all genres (insects, fish, flowers, leaves, hearts, stars, crosses. Stylists create quality models technically more sophisticated one that others with whom we will not go unnoticed. The straight stems become "U", the open rings are adorned with bright stones.
The design trend of piercings nose is discreet, transparent, very classic or original. Some enthusiasts of fine jewelry fashion trends, constantly looking for new products, collect.
Stud: The gem called "stud" is placed on the nostril. It is also found in labret. It usually consists of a straight stem or twist fitted with a nail [hence the name stud) steel, clear or colored, decorated or not a zirconium but can also be a very thin ring.
The septum: The symbolism of ancient peoples is reflected in the "septum" piercing performed at the base of the nose, the nasal septum. It is usually a ring, closed or semi-open said horseshoe or a barbell. As the stud, the septum forms a semi-open range with ball caps, rectangular, square-tipped.
Preferences for men and women in design and materials
The nose piercing is definitely a gem of seduction, the little extra that makes all the difference. It is themed, toe, ball, with or without stones, a simple nail or ring of fine steel, silver plated or gold is primarily an accessory trend trendy.
Models timeless classics to suit all styles, whether lined small ball point or fixed, with tip visible rectangular or square, colored or decorated with rhinestones.
Women looking for stylish jewelry nose piercings are ready-to-wear outfits more or less dressed in silver or gold plated, with rhinestones, gems light They see it as an accessory to match the charm and to eye color, makeup or outfits.
Men prefer models of classic gems in general, with balls, spikes or colored rhinestones, or a stainless steel ring, silver or gold plated. They wear more easily than women with a septum, although very thin and short models suited to all and can join in harmony with a stud.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Piercings earrings charm of a very elegant beauty
At all times, piercing the ear was performed with adornment, different ethnic groups, special meanings, in addition to aesthetics.
Ear piercing has long demonstrated the social class of men. The wealth and luxury were the main arguments.
Some tribes still retain the prerogative of these ornaments is not uncommon to see a friendly Papuan traditions proudly display a plug that dramatically expands the lobe of his ear.
Today, the trend looks piercing ears never stop make headlines favorite of lovers of fine jewelry. Inspired by ancestral customs, they land on your ear to beautify the face with a natural charm very elegant.
Like all piercings, piercing to the ear, where it is, must be done under hygienic conditions by a piercer conscious of compliance and medical health. Healing and the choice of materials for jewelry first pose are equally important.
Captive rings, rings pendant, mythical heroes, perforated skulls, flowers, hearts, kitsch objects everything is good to ear piercings to get noticed, jewelry mixed have the pride to be admired by all.
This jewelry piercings are everywhere: on the skin of the lobe and cartilage of the ear, both external and internal.
Besides the piercings in the skin of the lobe, there are eight names common to the piercings in the cartilage of the ear, depending on location drilled:
* Indus (short for the industry), the helix, the conch, the rook, tragus, the antitragus the Daith, and snug.
Ear piercings choose steel, anodized titanium, gold plated or not paved with pieces of semiprecious stones. Among all these marvels, the worst is undoubtedly making a choice.
Ear piercing has long demonstrated the social class of men. The wealth and luxury were the main arguments.
Some tribes still retain the prerogative of these ornaments is not uncommon to see a friendly Papuan traditions proudly display a plug that dramatically expands the lobe of his ear.
Today, the trend looks piercing ears never stop make headlines favorite of lovers of fine jewelry. Inspired by ancestral customs, they land on your ear to beautify the face with a natural charm very elegant.
Like all piercings, piercing to the ear, where it is, must be done under hygienic conditions by a piercer conscious of compliance and medical health. Healing and the choice of materials for jewelry first pose are equally important.
Captive rings, rings pendant, mythical heroes, perforated skulls, flowers, hearts, kitsch objects everything is good to ear piercings to get noticed, jewelry mixed have the pride to be admired by all.
This jewelry piercings are everywhere: on the skin of the lobe and cartilage of the ear, both external and internal.
Besides the piercings in the skin of the lobe, there are eight names common to the piercings in the cartilage of the ear, depending on location drilled:
* Indus (short for the industry), the helix, the conch, the rook, tragus, the antitragus the Daith, and snug.
Ear piercings choose steel, anodized titanium, gold plated or not paved with pieces of semiprecious stones. Among all these marvels, the worst is undoubtedly making a choice.
A tongue piercing
A tongue piercing illuminates every word. You know, that you have one. Before I had the pleasure to enjoy the charm of this jewel, you have experienced doubts, reflections collected and resisted rumors. You who want one and who still hesitate, here's some info.
As the hole is too often regarded as a tribal and barbaric mutilation, it is not surprising that
Piercings
be misunderstood. Upon arrival piercings language, critics have loosed their own. It is true that this fragile place is not trivial to break and heal. TODAY hui of this
jewel
less surprising, and so much better.
Want a
tongue piercing
is also legitimate to want an earring. This dress is more than just oral rod ends with high quality. This is a hidden gem, very personal. It is so fashionable it has withstood the bad language and even fashionable.
This
piercing
has a fun side that appeals to the person the door but also that which is discovered by chance. It's so nice a little piercing on the tongue, and if not please everyone, so be it.
Because having a pierced tongue belongs first to want to have fun. It must be the primary reason for the move.
Within weeks, a tongue piercing is part of the body. Moreover, most of those who have no wish for anything to separate. They get used so qu'ls do not want to remove it, or only a few minutes of fear that the passage of the rod is closed, but mainly because they miss him already.
If the installation is done by a piercer serious and respectful health rules, the tongue piercing seduction soon becomes an asset. The thing is to wait patiently for him to be healed.
Exactly, and healing? Your Language Will it really look like a steak for several days, as some say?
By following the advice on hygiene vital to all body piercings, and more than ever to the tongue piercing, you put the odds in your favor to finally have a good jewel shining in the setting of your mouth.
This short guide does not pretend to have the best advice of piercers and general practitioners. It can nevertheless understand the stages and techniques of tongue piercing with simple explanations and reliable.
As the hole is too often regarded as a tribal and barbaric mutilation, it is not surprising that
Piercings
be misunderstood. Upon arrival piercings language, critics have loosed their own. It is true that this fragile place is not trivial to break and heal. TODAY hui of this
jewel
less surprising, and so much better.
Want a
tongue piercing
is also legitimate to want an earring. This dress is more than just oral rod ends with high quality. This is a hidden gem, very personal. It is so fashionable it has withstood the bad language and even fashionable.
This
piercing
has a fun side that appeals to the person the door but also that which is discovered by chance. It's so nice a little piercing on the tongue, and if not please everyone, so be it.
Because having a pierced tongue belongs first to want to have fun. It must be the primary reason for the move.
Within weeks, a tongue piercing is part of the body. Moreover, most of those who have no wish for anything to separate. They get used so qu'ls do not want to remove it, or only a few minutes of fear that the passage of the rod is closed, but mainly because they miss him already.
If the installation is done by a piercer serious and respectful health rules, the tongue piercing seduction soon becomes an asset. The thing is to wait patiently for him to be healed.
Exactly, and healing? Your Language Will it really look like a steak for several days, as some say?
By following the advice on hygiene vital to all body piercings, and more than ever to the tongue piercing, you put the odds in your favor to finally have a good jewel shining in the setting of your mouth.
This short guide does not pretend to have the best advice of piercers and general practitioners. It can nevertheless understand the stages and techniques of tongue piercing with simple explanations and reliable.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Kind of Piercings
Stud: it consists of a rod straight rod with an end disc at the other end and a ball screw or clip-element. This ball can be replaced by another form. The studs are used for piercings of the lip or cartilage.
Barbell: it consists of a straight bar with balls at each end have backed out, to remove the jewelry. The balls can be replaced by other shaped end caps or other. The barbell can be used for piercings at the arcade and language.
Banana is a curved bar with a ball at each end there as a ball can be replaced according to the mood. Used for navel piercings.
Ring: as its name suggests, it is a ring which may be simple or adorned with decoration. The ring is usually closed by a ball. It can be used for almost all piercings.
Horseshoe: it is a split ring-shaped horseshoe with two screw-balls. Usually brought to the ear, but the lip eyebrow at a reduced size.
Spiral (twist) is a sort of ring forming a continuous spiral. He has two balls on the ends that screw can be replaced by spikes or other unique and is usually brought to the lips and ears.
Tunnel plug: this type of piercing is carried to the ear lobes. It is a cylinder more or less fat that is inserted into the hole after healing of the perforation. The tunnel is empty at its center while the plug is full.
Retractor: This type of piercing is carried to earlobes. It is used to gradually enlarge the hole diameter. It comes in different forms.
Industrial: it is a double piercing. It consists of two holes in the ear, connected by a barbell 30 to 40 millimeters.
Barbell: it consists of a straight bar with balls at each end have backed out, to remove the jewelry. The balls can be replaced by other shaped end caps or other. The barbell can be used for piercings at the arcade and language.
Banana is a curved bar with a ball at each end there as a ball can be replaced according to the mood. Used for navel piercings.
Ring: as its name suggests, it is a ring which may be simple or adorned with decoration. The ring is usually closed by a ball. It can be used for almost all piercings.
Horseshoe: it is a split ring-shaped horseshoe with two screw-balls. Usually brought to the ear, but the lip eyebrow at a reduced size.
Spiral (twist) is a sort of ring forming a continuous spiral. He has two balls on the ends that screw can be replaced by spikes or other unique and is usually brought to the lips and ears.
Tunnel plug: this type of piercing is carried to the ear lobes. It is a cylinder more or less fat that is inserted into the hole after healing of the perforation. The tunnel is empty at its center while the plug is full.
Retractor: This type of piercing is carried to earlobes. It is used to gradually enlarge the hole diameter. It comes in different forms.
Industrial: it is a double piercing. It consists of two holes in the ear, connected by a barbell 30 to 40 millimeters.
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