Body Piercing Info
Body Piercing Information at Skin Metals
At Skin Metals, we offer a variety of body piercing options, helping you express your individuality and style. Here’s a guide to different types of piercings:
Ear Piercings
- Lobe: The classic and most common piercing.
- Helix: A cartilage piercing on the outer edge of the ear.
- Tragus: A small piercing located on the cartilage just in front of the ear canal.
- Conch: Located in the center of the ear’s cartilage.
- Industrial: A double-piercing across the top of the ear connected by a barbell.
Nose Piercings
- Nostril: One of the most common facial piercings.
- Septum: Piercing through the septum, the tissue between the nostrils.
- Bridge: Pierced through the skin at the bridge of the nose.
Facial Piercings
- Eyebrow: Piercing above the eye.
- Lip: Includes several variations like labret, Monroe, and Medusa.
- Cheek: Piercing through the cheeks, usually aligned with the upper part of the smile line.
Tongue Piercings
- Center: A single piercing through the center of the tongue.
- Surface: A barbell inserted along the surface of the tongue.
Body Piercings
- Navel (Belly Button): Piercing through the skin above the navel.
- Nipple: Piercing through the nipple itself.
- Surface: Piercing of the skin, generally in areas like the neck, chest, or back.
Piercing Care
Proper aftercare is essential to ensure that your piercing heals well and prevents infection. Follow these general steps:
- Clean Regularly: Use saline solution or an antiseptic cleaner.
- Avoid Touching: Don’t touch the piercing with dirty hands.
- Follow Healing Times: Different piercings have varying healing times, from a few weeks to several months.
- Avoid Irritants: Stay away from swimming in pools, lakes, or hot tubs until your piercing is fully healed.
At Skin Metals, we provide all the products you need to ensure your piercings heal correctly and stay looking great. From jewelry to aftercare kits, we’re here to help every step of the way.