TL;DR? Thompson stops short of telling people not to get pierced with a gun — he says they do work and are a convenient alternative. Plus, he says, he’s not a big fan of being overly stringent about something that should ultimately be a fun experience. Jef Saunders, president of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP), says that piercers often compare the pain to having an eyebrow wax procedure done or a getting a shot. Nose piercings can close years later. Keep jewelry in your nose at all times so the hole stays open. Cost and Safe Types of Jewelry HEALING TIME: Complete healing time for a nose piercing typically takes four to six months, according to piercer Cozmo Faris.

Wenn du sicherstellen möchtest, dass dein Piercing so gut wie möglich heilt, ist es wichtig, die Nachsorgeanweisungen deines Piercers genau zu befolgen und in ein hochwertiges Nachsorgeprodukt zur Unterstützung der Heilung zu investieren. Guns cannot be sterilized. The gun cannot be vacuum autoclaved, which is a requirement by law for body piercing equipment and hospital equipment. The gun is a (usually) metal frame with a plastic cover; the cover would melt if it was properly sterilized. There is a small plastic casing put around the stud before use which is disposable (though if you’re getting a pair of piercings, the same plastic casing is used for both piercings), but the actual gun is re-used on dozens, hundreds…. Thousands? Of people WITHOUT being sterilized, simply wiped down with some disinfectant. The reason I have put this blog together is to educate people that you DO have a choice when it comes to piercings! If after reading all this, you are happy to be pierced with a gun, then there’s nothing anyone can do to stop you, but I do hope that this has given you food for thought.

Piercing Guns Vs. Needle Piercings

Use clean gauze or paper towels saturated with saline solution to clean the area at least two times per day. Nostril Piercing: The most popular and recognized nose piercing, a nostril piercing goes through the center of the nostril and can play host to a variety of jewelry. No one can blame you for getting pierced with a gun, you walk in somewhere offering and you – quite rightly – assume that the procedure will be done using the most up-to-date and safest technique possible. This is where the gun-wielders will let you down. And this is why I have made this blog – to educate you on your options, so you can make an informed decision. What you choose to do, and where you choose to take your custom is – and always will be – your choice alone.

The general consensus from professional piercers is that a piercing should be cleaned with saline solution twice daily, and not touched or moved.

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Pin: A straight post that your piercer custom bends into an L-shape to fit your nose. Ideal for people who find other options too large.

The piercing needle is usually more hygienic as it can be a single-use piece of equipment and has fewer parts and places that bacteria can hide than the gun. According to Saunders, piercers usually recommend their clients visit for a consultation appointment at a certain point in the healing process, generally at four to eight weeks. As mentioned, there’s no laws being broken, but that doesn’t mean that this is the best option. I’m sure there are guns being used in tattoo and piercing studios that uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, however a reputable studio will NOT use a gun for any piercing work. Double Nose Piercing: This style of piercing can either be two piercings on the same side of the nostril, or one on each side.Getting a piercing can represent a rite of passage, an act of rebellion, or a moment of spontaneity. Whatever your reason behind that piece of body art, you may be poring over questions about where to get it, how much it’ll hurt, and what piece of jewelry to choose. It’s also worth thinking about whether you’ll get pierced with a needle or a piercing gun. Most professionals will favor the use of a piercing needle over a gun citing precision and safety, but both methods have their pros and cons. Read on for what experts have to say about the two common piercing techniques. What Are Piercing Needles? Plan to get your nose pierced? Make sure it’s done safely and you know how to care for the piercing after you get it. The aftercare advice given (if any) is usually inaccurate and any professional piercer will disagree with 90% of any information given on the aftercare sheets (pre-typed by the gun company) from these places – trust me, I’ve read one. This is an extreme ear collapse. This isn’t common but it can happen. This is irreversible without surgery.

Many people say the clamp is quite painful, with some saying the clamp is more painful than the actual piercing itself. Still, take these reports with a grain of salt: the perceived pain could potentially be attributable to anxiety. Frightening Look We can’t tell you which option is right for you: you need to compare piercing guns vs needles based on your needs. In terms of piercing options, you can only get earlobes pierced with the piercing needle. That means if you want anything else pierced, you have to use a piercing needle. The autoclave should be spore-tested at least monthly, and the jewelry, needle, and tools used in the piercing process should be sterilized fresh for use, or be sterilized ahead of time and kept in sealed pouches that are used at the point of service,” he adds. 11. How will the piercing be done? You’ll have some pain when your nose is pierced. You may have some blood, swelling, tenderness, or bruising at first. It may be sore, tender, and red for up to 3 weeks.Many piercing artists use disposable needles that are sterile for one-time-use, making it extremely hygienic. When it comes to choosing a piercer you like, the APP guidelines emphasize that the piercer should be working out of a professional piercing facility, not a home or other setting. Bleeding. Any piercing will bleed. A septum piercing may bleed more than pierced nares. You could also form a hematoma, a swollen bruise that can become infected or disfigure your face.