Permanent body piercing is performed by creating an opening in the body with a sharp object through the area to be pierced. This is usually done by cutting an opening, using a needle or scalpel, by removing tissue, or by a dermal punch. Sometimes a piercing gun is also used but its use is restricted to the earlobe piercing only. In each case practice of proper hygiene and sterilization is the watchword. Surgical stainless steel and titanium are ideal materials for initial jewelry to be used in a fresh piercing.

There is a checklist for you before you go in for the body piercing:

1. The area that has been chosen for piercing should be well cleaned with a good quality germicidal soap.
2. After cleaning the area make sure that the needle going to be used is properly cleaned and sterilized.
3. After piercing the piece of jewelry (properly sterilized) should be attached.
4. Always ensure that after piercing the needle is disposed of in a special sharp container so that there is no risk of the needle or blood touching someone else.
5. Maintain proper cleanliness in the pierced area.
6. The jewelry should be properly adjusted and checked by the person performing the piercing job.

Depending on the body part, time of healing can vary anywhere from a few weeks to more than a year. After getting a piercing, good care should be taken afterwards, don’t pick or tug at it, keep the area clean with soap, and don’t touch it without washing the hands first. Never use hydrogen peroxide because it can break down newly formed tissue. In case of mouth piercing, use of antibacterial mouthwash after eating is advisable.

When the piercing has fully healed, the initial jewelry may be changed or removed for short periods. Removal of piercing is very simple. Remove the jewelry making sure not to pull or irritate the pierced area. Once removed the piercing should heal.

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