12 Myths about piercings in ears and other body parts

O piercing It is an ancient body modification, having been used by different peoples of the world for thousands of years. Despite its long history, there are many misconceptions, even regarding the most common perforations, which can lead to complications and problems.

O awesome.club decided to dispel the most common myths so that nothing prevents you from enjoying beautiful accessories on your ears and other parts of your body.

Pierce the earlobe with a pistol to piercing It is probably one of the most popular and at the same time the most dangerous methods of drilling. For the following reasons:

During the skewer, blood particles may fall into the instrument. the pistol for piercing plastic is impossible to disassemble completely and it is not placed in boiled water or in an autoclave to be steam sterilized. That is why there is a risk of contracting a illness, even viral hepatitis, whose pathogens are not eliminated with a simple rubbing with alcohol; Piercing with a pistol is performed with a slightly sharp earring. Unlike an especially sharp and hollow needle, the earring literally tear the fabric of the ear lobe. Such a wound will heal with much more difficulty and will take longer. If you pierce cartilage with the gun, for example, the top of the ear or the wing of the nose, complications are practically guaranteed; When using a pistol, the ear is pressed, which further increases the risk of injury. By this same principle, the pistol cannot simply make a straight hole exactly on the marking line: the probability that it will be asymmetric is very high.

Another of the established myths is the conviction that the piercing can lead to allergic dermatitis.

High quality gold (18 and 24 carats) is hard to find and, of course, costs a lot of money. The most common is 14 carat, which consists of 58.5% precious metals and 41.5% “additives” (nickel, copper, silver and palladium). Of these impurities, the nickel represents a special danger, as it is considered the most allergic metal and can trigger different forms of contact dermatitis. It is mainly found in white gold products — in yellow, copper usually prevails; An excellent variant for a recent drilling could be the silver 925, if it does not oxidize: this chemical reaction does not contribute to healing; the stainless steel It is classified as a hypoallergenic metal. Piercing needles are made from it. But not all surgical steels are suitable for use during healing. Only high quality uncast steel should be used, ie without impurities. But it is quite difficult to find it; For a first-time piercing, it is best to use materials that do not maintain active contact with the skin. For example, lightweight and hypoallergenic titanium (it is a durable metal used in prostheses and dental implants) or biocompatible polymers (bioplastic, bioflex, polytetrafluoroethylene — the famous Teflon). In fact, these flexible products need constant renewal, as after a few months they can harden and start to lose color.

In fact, many jewelry accessories are not suitable for a piercing freshly made.

In them, it is very common to use a external thread, in which dirt and serosity accumulate and the attachment piece presses on the surrounding tissue. In addition, the smoothness of the surface often leaves something to be desired; The specialized accessories for piercings they are polished much more carefully and the thread they have is internal. Such objects are more difficult to use, however the wound heals considerably faster. In addition, the optimal length of the part can be chosen, using a calculated margin over the swelling, which often appears after drilling.

This is one of the most harmful advice you can give a person who has chosen to have a piercing on any part of the body.

Frequently removing earrings “so they won’t rust” really hurt the wound, which may take longer to heal. In fact, for this very reason, many specialists in piercing do not recommend placing a ring immediately in the perforation of the cartilage of the ear or the wing of the nose: this type of accessory moves more compared to a straight; If you take care from a recent drilling in the right wayit will be enough to move the earrings a little and carefully to clean and disinfect the perforation and the piece.

Hydrogen peroxide, despite being widely used for many years, is still a controversial substance.

Do you remember how a foam forms when you apply hydrogen peroxide to a wound? This effect cleans, moisturizes and removes dirt. However, scientists continue to research to understand if the peroxide destroys cells responsible for restoring connective tissue to heal the wound. The results are still contradictory; Regarding the emphasis on the disinfecting properties of peroxide, scientists’ opinions are also divided. But if we trust the World Health Organization’s list of basic medicines, there are only 3 antiseptics: chlorhexidine, ethanol and povidone-iodine. As you can see, hydrogen peroxide doesn’t make the list; Of the antiseptics mentioned, only the chlorhexidine can be used on a recent drilling. In view of its active use in dentistry, it is suitable for the care of perforations in the mouth. Bear in mind that, occasionally, the mouthwash with chlorhexidine causes a slight yellowing of the teeth (at the end of the “treatment”, it will return to the previous whiteness);

When the perforation has healed, the disinfectant can be replaced with a pharmaceutical saline solution (sodium chloride). The Professional Drilling Association also proposes a homemade saline solution: 1/8 to 1/4 tablespoon of non-iodized sea salt in 250 ml of drinking water. It is important not to increase the concentration of salt, so as not to irritate the wound.

The myth can be considered in both statements: “painful” and “not painful”, since the pain threshold is an individual thing. What may not cause much pain in one person may be unbearable in another. But it is still possible to define a pain scale of different types of piercing🇧🇷

The least noticeable punctures in terms of unpleasant sensations are those made in the thin parts of the soft tissues: earlobe and navel; The most painful perforations are in the places where there are more nerve endings and the tissue density is greater: eyebrows, lip, tongue and also in the nostril with thin cartilage; O piercing that causes greater discomfort in the scale is in the thicker cartilages, for which a professional needs more effort and time: the entire ear, including the tragus, the pointed part above the earlobe; The most noticeable pain will be in the perforations of the most intimate parts.

This is another common myth. The fact is that the regeneration ability differs for each person.

There are those who, removing the piercing the navel at the end of summer, for the next hot season they will have to do the piercing again. While, in others, the hole will not close for up to 3 years, for example; If you dream of getting rid of a piercing, use tissue regeneration ointment and healing cream. But this is not a guarantee. Sometimes it is necessary to go to a surgeon and suture the perforation (especially if using heavy accessories in old holes).

Many people today associate the word “piercing” especially to young people with an informal appearance, who have a lot of perforations everywhere.

There are professional areas in which a person with a piercing flashy will have much more difficult to find a placement🇧🇷 But that’s not because they consider her “rebels” in adolescence. Have you ever seen a bank employee with a big piercing on the lip? An employee of a government institution with an eyebrow adornment? A clinic therapist with a nose ring? If so, it’s probably an exception to the rule. And this is not always due to the conservative guidelines established by these institutions. This may be due to the fact that a large number of clients correspond to older people, among whom it is more common to have a stereotyped relationship regarding the use of piercings; Although, possibly, the thought that the elders are against the piercing also be a stereotype. An interesting survey was carried out in 2014: 194 university students and 95 adult workers were proposed to characterize the candidate for a job. Half of the participants received the resume with the candidate’s photo without a piercing in the face. The other half were given the same photograph, but with the image of the candidate for the position with perforations in the lips and eyebrows. Participants rated the candidate with a piercing ranked lower in expertise, communication, and moral qualities. But, surprisingly, the group of students evaluated the perforation patient more rigorously in almost all criteria compared to adults.

Of course, you can’t immediately avoid the discomfort of a piercing on the tongue: it takes a long time to get used to an “invading agent in the mouth”. But it’s not worth worrying about it becoming a constant problem. Studies show that there is no significant difference in articulation and diction between people who use piercing and those that don’t;

The main danger of this type of drilling lies in the damage to teeth🇧🇷 If they are fragile, then it is better not to put the piercing in the region. Caries foci can also lead to infection of tongue sores. If your teeth are strong by nature, then after a drill it is important not to get into the habit of touching them with the piercing so as not to lose your beautiful smile. Dentists also advise removing it from the tongue overnight;

In fact, some professionals refuse to put piercings horizontal…