Piercing Techniques

Piercing Techniques (By Bleed Obscene)

The following are important piercing techniques that will help you execute a successful piercing quality,

* Always wear a brand new pair of latex powder free gloves.


* Always handle any item with sterilised gloves on.


* Any instrument must be autoclaved or cleaned where necessary in the correct manner.


* Any item used must be disposed of or autoclaved or cleaned in the correct manner.


* Always use brand new needles for any piercing as it will be a lot less painful, will accelerate the healing time of the piercing and most importantly of all, will prevent cross contamination.


Always disinfect (alcohol Swabs) the area to be pierced appropriately.


* Always clean and disinfect the piercing work area before and after each piercing.


* Generally anywhere you can pinch you can pierce (within reason). When piercing in 'strange' places e.g. the leg, arm etc u ill rarely encounter any problems except for growing out, long healing or rejection. But remember its always pays to check the area of choice with a laser torch for any veins.


* A detailed book on anatomy covering complete information on arteries, veins and nerves is good to have on hand. And ideal for attempting to read and piercing.


* Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst piercing.


* Straight or barbells Curved barbells are always the best for quicker healing.


* When using barbells for piercing always make sure you allow room for cleaning and any swelling.


* Make sure the jewelery used is never too small. Know your gauges, etc millimeters. Choosing jewelery to tight means piercing will not heal properly and lead to rejection.


* When selecting jewelery keep in mind the purpose of the piercing.


* Never use excessive force to insert into any piercing jewelery.


* Never use cheap jewelery, you will only have trouble. In life you generally always get what you pay for!

* Always make sure threads on balls and bars all work.


* Never pierce to shallow or piercing will grow out.


* Never change of piercing jewelery til the piercing is completely healed to changing soon could lead to infection.


* When using regular piercing needles always make sure the needle is lubricated. Water lubricates based eg KY or Vaseline.


* Piercing with a needle that is one size bigger is better if you do not have a thread for the pin end of the needle eg 14gauge use 13gauge. Just keep in mind you will have more bleeding then usual.


* Always use a pen to mark medical non toxic skin.
 
Big Thanks to Bleed obscene