Surface Piercing Infection vs Migration & Rejection

Surface PiercingSurface piercings are beautiful and can be very attractive. There are also many different types of surface piercings you can get, so they allow you to express your creativity and unique tastes. One great thing about surface piercings is that they allow you to pierce even body parts that cannot be pierced by standard piercing methods. On the other hand, surface piercings are more sensitive than the regular piercings. They are more prone to problems such as migration and rejection, so they are not as long-lasting as the regular piercing types. This is something to keep in mind if you decide to have a surface piercing.

Surface Piercing Infection vs Migration & Rejection: The Problem

One of the main problems with surface piercings is that they are very prone to problems. It is one of the main reasons why they … read more

How to Recognize Piercing Infection

Piercing InfectionInfection is one of the most common problems with all body piercings. In fact, it’s more than a problem: it can be very dangerous. Most infections occur with new piercings, during the initial piercing time, but they can happen any time. It’s important to remember that even old, well-established piercings can get infected.

Since infections are so dangerous an can not only ruin your piercing but also seriously endanger your health in the matter of days (or even hours), it’s vital to know how to recognize an infection when it happens. The good news is that most infections can be stopped if caught at the early stages.

Initial Healing

The first thing you need to know is that some sensitivity, swelling or even painshould be expected during the initial healing period. Even the best-performed procedure will leave your body read more

How to Tell if Your Piercing is Infected

Infected PiercingMany people know that they should monitor their piercings closely for any signs of infection, inflammation and other problems. However, not everybody knows what exactly they should be looking for.

While pain and tenderness are usually the first signs you’ll notice, these are not the only ways to tell that there’s something bad going on with your piercing. Keep in mind that infection or inflammation may start even before you can feel pain. This is why it’s so important to observe your piercing regularly to notice any potential early changes. It is particularly important for new piercings during the healing time, but even old, healed piercings can be affected.

Warning Signs

There are several important warning signs you should not ignore. If you notice any of these, it’s a sign that something is going on. It may not be … read more