6Pcs Disposable Ear Piercing Gun with Ear Studs No Pain Safety Ear Piercing Gun Kit Tool for Girls Boys Women Men

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Find out the answers to the ultimate piercing question: piercing gun vs needle along with your other FAQs about being pierced with a needle. Here at Blue Banana, our experienced piercers favour the ear piercing needle for precise piercings that are more successful at healing and therefore we don’t use piercing guns for any type of piercing. When protocol isn't followed, or if you don't follow post-piercing cleaning instructions closely enough, infection can occur. READ MORE

Make sure to use a needle that is one gauge bigger than the earring that you plan to wear. 16 gauge barbell studs combined with 15 gauge needles work well. To conclude this section, piercing guns do cause excessive trauma which causes excessive swelling. Blade needles are the least traumatic piercing method, and I hope you can all appreciate that extra smoothness when being pierced at Rogue! A piercing performed here at Rogue. Note the jewellery is of the correct gauge and length to allow for swelling. The jewellery itself is of the highest quality and is easy to clean and maintain. This piercing will heal perfectly and last a lifetime.Congratulations, the preparation work is over, this is the most important step. You need to have enough courage, don’t be afraid. After piercing the ear, put the earring into the hollow tube of the needle and push it all the way into the ear. This will place the earring in the hole.

This is one area where both the body piercing community and supporters of piercing guns do agree, and most responsible manufacturers of piercing guns strongly advise against such use. However, some less reputable users of piercing guns still continue to offer such piercings. [6] Images [ edit ] In nearly all circumstances, using a needle to perform a piercing is much safer than using a piercing gun. Needles are also deemed to be less painful for the customer when compared to a gun. While there are many instances where piercing guns have been used with no serious health issues, needles should still be seen as the safer and less painful option for all types of body piercings. Piercing Precautions 101An ear piercing instrument (commonly referred to as a piercing gun or an ear piercing gun) is a device designed to pierce earlobes by driving a pointed starter earring through the lobe. Piercing guns may be reusable or disposable. Piercing guns are typically used in mall jewelry shops. Remove the piercing tool. Slowly remove the needle from your ear, making sure that the earring stays in place. Be aware that this will most likely be painful, but try not to rush it, as you don’t want the earring to fall out or else you will have to go through the piercing process again.

Pain levels and tolerance vary from person to person but generally you can expect your ears to hurt for a couple of days after getting pierced. You will initially feel a sharp pain when getting your piercing which is often followed by a dull throb or ache as you do have a fresh wound on your body. You may find that your ears will swell not long after the piercing but after a few days, this will reduce. This is simply your body’s natural reaction and marks the start of the healing process. Ear piercing with needle pain is reported to be less than being pierced with a gun. According to Columbia University, around half of at-home piercings end up requiring medical attention. It is difficult for us to disinfect all hair, so if possible, try to fix the hair away from the ears. And it can also prevent them from getting entangled between the ears and earrings. Protect: Avoid irritating your piercing with products such as hair spray, shampoo, soap, perfume, or cosmetics. After using any of these, clean your piercing with your Inverness Ear Care Solution. Do your research before settling for where you’re going to get your piercing. You should go to a place that’s fully licensed to ensure you’ll get the necessary legal, medical, and financial support if anything goes wrong.To pierce your ears with a needle, your piercer will first clamp your ear with forceps to keep the area still and taught. They will then take the piercing needle and pass it through your skin to create the piercing hole. Next, they will insert your chosen jewellery. Many piercing artists use disposable needles that are sterile for one-time-use, making it extremely hygienic. The original ear piercing gun was invented by a jeweller, from St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Irving Wilson, had one manufactured, by his design, and commenced piercing, womens ears. His design was stolen, reshaped, and put on the market. They broke his patent. The current gun now is based on his original invention. Some shops that offer piercings will only offer lobe piercings because they can be performed with a gun however when it comes to a piercing gun vs needle for lobe, the piercing gun is a much more damaging process. If you visit a licensed piercing studio such as Blue Banana, we have the knowledge to perform a huge variety of piercings meaning we are experts in performing safe piercings with a needle on all areas of the body including the lobe. Lobe piercings should be taken just as seriously as other body modifications when considering where to get your piercing.

This step must be done before piercing to ensure that your ears are completely clean and free of bacteria that may enter the pierced ears. You can also use hydrogen peroxide to clean your ears. Just be aware that you need to wait until the ears are completely dry before you start piercing.With a partially closed piercing, a thin layer of skin has grown over the hole, but there’s still a tunnel underneath it. This article was co-authored by Sasha Blue. Sasha Blue is a Professional Body Piercer and the Owner of 13 Bats Tattoo and Piercing Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sasha has over 20 years of professional body piercing experience, starting with her apprenticeship in 1997. She is licensed with the County of San Francisco in California.