The Ins-And-Outs Of A New Eyebrow Piercing

 

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Considering an eyebrow piercing? They are pretty cool and unique for street fashion and elegant looks, we have to admit. They make you dazzle in style. Some people worry about pain or how they will look. But don’t worry about that if you are certain you want it done.

Before you get an eyebrow piercing, there are some things you’ll want to know. So you can be prepared for the process and make sure there are no issues during the healing process.

Don’t worry about pain

If you are worried about eyebrow piercing pain, don’t be. It can be painless if you take the best care of it during the healing process. It can take a few months for the piercing to heal, but it won’t cause any issues if you follow the right guidelines and do your best to keep the area clean.

Seek a professional for the piercing

You should consult with a professional piercer who has experience with eyebrow piercings. He or she will consider the shape, thickness, and symmetry of your eyebrows and take other facial features into account to determine the best placement for your eyebrow piercing(s). Take this opportunity to discuss your expectations for the piercing with your piercer as well as any concerns and medical history that may impact the piercing process.

Choose high-quality jewelry

Choosing high-quality jewelry is important to reduce the risk of developing complications like allergic reactions, infections, or keloids. Consider the material. To lower the chances you’ll have problems, jewelry made of surgical steel, titanium, niobium, or 14- or 18-karat gold is best. Surgical steel or titanium that is work-hardened or annealed so it has a higher nickel-content should be avoided. Consult a professional before using metals such as nickel, copper, tin, zinc, or alloyed metals. Freshly cutting or melting jewelry can also alter its biocompatibility and produce allergic reactions.

Understanding the procedure 

Typically you sit up in the piercing chair and lean back so the piercer can properly perform the eyebrow piercing. During the actual piercing process, the piercer will use a sterilized hollow needle through the gentle tissue of the eyebrow in a relatively quick procedure. They will then slide the jewelry of your choice gently through the hole and operate with sterile forceps to fasten the jewelry of your choice onto the eyebrow.

Healing the right way 

Similarly, after getting a piercing, the piercer will tell you how to take care of it. He will tell you to wash it with a saline solution, or a mild non-alcoholic cleanser, to remove all debris and to avoid infection. He/she might also tell you to avoid things that could irritate it or cause damage to it, like staying away from swimming.

Try not to touch it 

It is also important to keep your hands off your jewelry; avoid turning or pushing it, and playing with the jewelry is a definite no. During the time it takes for your body to heal and create the tunnel, the raw skin around the jewelry is processed into surgical-grade steel.