3.10 Piercing Kits And Doing It Yourself
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This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.
3.10 Piercing Kits And Doing It Yourself
Piercing kits have many disadvantages. Most kits do not include
everything considered essential to performing a safe, hygienic
piercing. The jewelry and tools are usually non-sterile and have
probably been handled with unwashed hands. The jewelry and all tools
that come in contact with piercing and jewelry must be sterilized in
an autoclave. Piercing kits usually do not contain gloves and skin
disinfectants necessary for disinfecting the skin prior to piercing.
Piercing kits come with "one size fits all" jewelry which may not be
appropriate in gauge or dimensions for your piercing. The
instructions, when included, will not explain the anatomical
considerations for placement. Nor will the instructions replace the
knowledge and practiced technique of an experienced piercer.
Some piercings are more easily performed using forceps or a needle
receiving tube. Some sizes of rings require pliers to open and close
the ring or to remove and replace the bead. If you do not have the
appropriate tools, the piercing may be difficult to perform and the
results may be poor.
When the expense of everything that is required to perform a piercing
safely and hygienically is calculated, the cost is often greater than
getting pierced at a reputable studio. If you are unable to properly
sterilize the jewelry, needle and tools in an autoclave, the cost may
be greater if an infection results.
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