Proper aftercare is crucial for healing tattoos and belly button rings without complications like keloids. Learn how to drain piercing bumps, understand ear gauging rules, and identify the signs of a rejected body piercing.
Navel piercings, also known as belly rings, have become increasingly common in the last several decades. Those who choose to remove their navel jewelry may find that they have an unsightly scar, particularly if the piercing was traumatized in some way.
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Nipple piercings vie with navel piercings as the most popular below-the-neck body adornment. They can take a long time to heal completely--from three to four months for men and six to nine months for women.
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Tattoos permanently etch images beneath the top layer of the skin, which can result in sores and bleeding. If the tattoo becomes infected as it heals, scars may form, which can damage the skin and ruin the look of the tattoo. Laser tattoo removal can also cause scarring.
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The practice of piercing the nose has been around for thousands of years, but don't expect it to be like an ear piercing. The process and healing period take longer, with the piercing more visible to others. Before getting your nose pierced, learn where to go and how to care for it to avoid complications.
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Men's nipple piercings are a common body modification choice. Celebrities such as Tommy Lee and Lenny Kravitz may have helped popularize the phenomenon. Men's nipples are easy to pierce, provided they are not flat or inverted, and even these conditions can be accommodated by an experienced piercer.
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A curved nose ring, also known as a nose screw, comes in several different gauges and materials. While 16- and 18-gauge diameter are most common, thinner gauges are available.
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Temporary tattoos are decorative images that stick to the skin. By laying flat against the skin, they give the appearance of a permanent tattoo without requiring the lifetime commitment. While children of all ages enjoy them for a variety of reasons, their appearance begins to diminish after time.
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Getting your ears pierced can be a fun and exciting endeavor. Piercings are popular and easy to obtain. However, the Mayo Clinic recommends doing some research before the event as piercings can carry complications.
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When students in the art of the tattoo apprentice under a seasoned artist, they primarily focus on holding the tattoo machine correctly and using proper strokes for lining and shading. While these facets of tattooing are essential for creating good skin art, they are only part of the equation.
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Nose piercings are a popular form of body piercing in the United States and around the world. These piercings are placed through the fleshy, noncartilage lobe of one of the nostrils, typically being adorned with a stud or small loop ring.
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Unlike piercings in which the piercer inserts the jewelry vertically through the lip, labret lip piercings require piercing the skin horizontally just below the lower lip.
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The industrial ear piercing is one type of body modification that involves two holes being pierced in the cartilage of the ear such that a barbell can be placed through both of them.
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Hyperpigmentation occurs when excess melanin production leaves your skin with darker spots. Causes of hyperpigmentation include trauma or injury to your skin, genetic disorders and general aging. Treatment options range from creams and gels to cosmetic surgery.
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There are several jewelry options for nose piercings, including rings, nose bones and screws. Rings are the most obvious choice, but you may want a more subtle stud rather than the classic ring.
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Professional tattoo artists use the brand Tincture of Green Soap before, during and after a tattoo procedure. A medical level soap, green soap is not available in stores, only from medical and tattoo supply companies. It is called "green soap"
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Having tattoos removed can be a long, expensive process requiring repeated laser treatments from a dermatologist. Tattoo removal creams offer a more affordable alternative without the hassles of doctor visits and follow-up appointments.
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Children and adults with pierced ears must take special precautions while playing sports. Especially in the first months after piercing, the ears are susceptible to damage and infection.
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One question almost everyone asks when getting their ears pierced is how long they have to wait before wearing dangling earrings. After the initial piercing earrings are put in, your earlobes need time to heal before you can switch to the earrings of your choice.
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A sterile taper is the safest way to stretch your earlobe piercings when you want to achieve a larger piercing size. If you do not have access to a sterile taper, there are other methods and tricks to stretching your ears.
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Not too long ago, parents would have been shocked to see a tattoo on a child, even if it was only temporary. Changing perceptions have made the body adornment more acceptable for kids of all ages, but parents should be wary of what theyβre getting at the carnival or from street vendors.
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