Proper Body Piercing Hygiene and YOU!

Body piercing is a fashion statement that doesn't show any signs of waning. And that's o-k. I say to each his own. But if you are going to pierce your nose or your eyebrow or your lip of any number of other prime locations on your body -- at least consider the ramifications and don't lose sight of how important proper hygiene is. Know that the risks involved in body piercing are serious. There are genuine problems that can and do arise, and these should not be ignored. On the other hand, by employing certain precautions and taking proper care of your piercing, you can minimize your chance of having piercing problems and greatly increase the chances that you will be one of the millions of people who will end up with a healthy, normal piercing.

Anytime you stick a pointy object in your skin, you're taking a risk. Obviously if that object is a needle you're taking a BIG risk. But whatever it is that makes a hole, needs to be clean. What you do with your body is your business, but you're doing yourself a huge favor by putting emphasis on the following:

1. Piercing infection. Without correct care, infection can bring scarring and a person can even get blood poisoning. You have to be very careful, because a piercing infection is not good and can turn into something dangerous if left unattended.

2. Allergic Reaction. Some individuals are skin-sensitive to certain metals and find this out this only when they are get pierced and have a heavy reaction to jewelry. Experts recommend Titanium or Blackline body jewellery, as this is a completely pure metal. Your piercing will heal at a substantially faster rate with this body jewellery. This is because it is biologically inert.

3. Healing Time. According to the respected site www.bodyjewelleryshop.com (which has an excellent piercing FAQ), average healing times are as follows:

Cartilage: Three to six months
Nipples / Navels: Three to six months
Facial: Within three months

And don't forget, if a piercing is not placed very carefully, it can be inserted into or through a nerve, cutting it and making the surrounding area of skin void to any feeling for a long time.