Your guide to body piercing

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Here's what to keep in mind if you're going in for a piercing

Body parts piercings may be a cool fashion statement but if you're thinking of getting one, you must know the right place to get it done from and how to take care of it to avoid infection. Remember that although getting yourself pierced may just take a few seconds, it may be weeks before it heals completely. Here's what you need to keep in mind.

Go to an expert

Going to an experienced professional should be your top priority. Make sure that his instruments are sterilized and insist on checking them beforehand - you don't want to be stuck with an infection much less a disease.

Ask questions

It's okay to ask him all your doubts, don't feel awkward about sounding silly. Make sure that he's wearing disposable gloves during the piercing process and familiarize yourself with the procedure before you actually go for it.

The process

The area that you want pierced will first be disinfected using an antiseptic. After a few minutes, a sterile needle will be used for the piercing. Thereafter the area will be cleaned and you can insert a piece of jewellery of your choice. Make sure you're aware about any allergies you have to some metals and go in surgical steel since it is the safest.

Post care

While your expert will tell you exactly what you need to take care of your new piercing, you need to take extra precautions yourself.

Oral piercings

A lip or tongue piercing approximately takes over four weeks to heal. Initially you need ice it regularly to reduce swelling. You would also need to stick to a diet where not much chewing is required and gargle with a mouthwash after every meal. If you've pierced your lip, use an antibiotic cream daily. Avoid touching the ring or stud and don't remove it until your wound is completely healed.

Other piercings

Remember to wash your hands before cleaning the pierced area. Pus discharge is considered normal, wash it gently with luke-warm water. Use a mild soap and lightly clean the pierced area and rinse it off. The person who pierced you will probably give you something that you need to apply for the piercing to heal.

Remember

-If you've got a body piercing, preferably wear loose clothes.

-Avoid swimming

-Never sleep on a new piercing, as you might pull it accidently.

-Ensure that your phone or headphones are clean or you risk the chance of having an infected ear piercing.
 
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