Body Piercing is a popular cultural and individualistic mode of expression that can be dated back to the Egyptians, who saw body piercings as a mark of royalty. Commonly referred to as "piercing," this practice involves puncturing or cutting a part of the flesh, creating an opening in which jewelry can be worn. Body Piercing goes as far back as 3300 BC, as evidenced by the discovery of an ear piercing on the oldest mummified body, Otzi the Iceman.
Fast Facts:
- Nose piercing was mentioned in the bible, Genesis 24:22
- Tongue piercing is the most popular piercing
- Septum piercing is the second most common
- Guinness World Record holder for most piercings: Benjamin Drucker
Piercing Tips
- Swelling, tenderness, or red-spots should clear up within a few days of piercing
- Make sure jewelry is sterile before inserting
- Wash hand before handling jewelry
- Oral piercing pains may be reduced by ice chips
- To clean oral piercing use antibacterial, alcohol-free mouth
- Avoid ointments on body piercing
- Only get a piercing from a trained licensed professional
- An autoclave must be used in the sterilization of nondisposable equipment
- Make sure the Piercer wears gloves
- To avoid irritation consider using the following metals: surgical-grade steel, titanium, 14- or 18-karat gold, or a metal called niobium
Are body piercings safe?(2 Answers)
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HI @mrtwitter, anything that creates a break in the skin are susceptible for infection and might cause other complications. Body piercing pierces through the skin on the different ...
Do you judge people negatively for having a lot of body modification (tattoos, piercings, etc)?(5 Answers)
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It would not be my place nor business to judge others based on the number and types of tattoos and piercings a person chooses to have. I would ...
How long does it usually take a nose piercing to heal?(1 Answer)
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Nose piercing healing time depends on the specific location on the nose. For nostril it will take 2-4 months to heal; nasal septum 6-8 months; nasal bridge 8-10 ...
