A piercer who takes pride in their work will never use a piercing gun — they will strictly pierce the desired body part with a needle. Want to know why?
Gun piercing
When a classic ear-piercing gun is used to create a piercing, the skin — and in worse cases the cartilage — is torn by the jewelry itself. Since the end of the jewelry is not very sharp, it causes significant tissue trauma during insertion, which increases healing time and often leads to inflammation even with careful aftercare. During the procedure, blood can get onto the device. Because the gun cannot be disassembled and properly sterilized, there is a risk of serious infections. Don’t fall for advertisements you may see online — it’s best to avoid this method.
Needle piercing
True professionals work with single-use, sterile needles (cannula or piercing needle). These needles are extremely sharp and smooth, which minimizes pain during the puncture. They pass through tissue quickly, easily, and gently, reducing the risk of tissue damage. It’s no coincidence that these tools are also used in hospitals and healthcare settings. Unlike a gun, a needle can be bent into the desired curve when necessary, allowing safe and comfortable access to certain body parts that would otherwise be difficult to pierce.
It is essential that sterile jewelry is inserted into your disinfected body part while wearing gloves and using a sterile needle.
Even a perfectly placed piercing can be ruined with improper aftercare. You can read more about proper aftercare here .
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