Salt soaks are one of the best things you can do for an angry or new piercing. Many use saltwater as their only cleanser. Hot, it's a natural astringent and can be helpful in drawing out infection and pus.
Most piercers prefer non-iodized sea salt, which can be found in most health-food stores. Rock salt is of higher purity than sea-salt which can contain many minerals and other substances.
Some people have found that normal table salt can be an effective substitute. Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate, not sodium chloride, and should not be used.
The most common mix is ¼ teaspoon salt per 8oz (250ml or 1 cup) of distilled warm water. When mixed correctly the solution should taste as salty as your tears, and be about as hot as a drinkable cup of coffee.
To soak your piercing, invert a disposable cup (or shot glass) of water over the piercing and soak for 5-10 minutes. When finished soaking, it is extremely important to rinse piercing with a brand new Q-tip and cold water to remove discharge both on and around piercing and jewelry.
For ear piercings, put a glass of hot salt water on the table and submerge your ear into it for 5-10 minutes.
You can also make hot compresses with disposable paper towels for difficult soaking sites (i.e. inner ear or nostril piercings). Try not to put too much pressure on the piercing and do not use cotton balls, as they leave behind fibers. This method should be a "last resort" method; there is not really much reason why you can't either invert a cup of water over your piercing or submerge your piercing into the water. When you make hot compresses, it loses heat very quickly, making them useless. DO NOT use washcloths, as they harbor dangerous bacteria!
Bathtub soaks are great for all piercings when done in a freshly cleaned tub with 2-3 cups of sea salt in warm water.
luni, 19 septembrie 2011
Inverse Navel Piercing
TONGUE VENOM PIERCING
A tongue venom piercing is a set of two tongue piercings, placed laterally near the front of the tongue. Venom piercings can be pierced at the same time or separately and placement will depend on the size, shape and anatomy of your tongue. We recommend choosing an experienced body piercer for a tongue venom piercing.
Tongue Venom Piercing Jewellery & Aftercare
Straight barbells are usually worn in venom piercings, often with flat balls to reduce rubbing against the roof of the mouth. Tongue venom piercings are very similar to a regular tongue piercing in terms of healing. Healing may take a little longer due to the extra stress placed on the immune system. Rinse with suitable mouthwash twice daily and after eating. Stick to soft, non-sticky foods for the first couple of days. Avoid alcohol and smoking until piercing is healed.
HOW TO TREAT AN INFECTED PIERCING?
Infection will usually occur during the healing phase of the piercing, not necessarily as a result of the piercing process itself.
Common symptoms of infection include:
- Pain and tenderness
- Excessive redness around the piercing
- Prolonged bleeding
- Discharge of yellow or green pus
- A change in your skin colour around the piercing area
- Area will feel hot to the touch
The basic steps in treating a wound infection include cleaning the wound, draining infected material and applying heat to promote circulation and stimulate the body's immune response. Antibiotics are sometimes used depending on the location and severity of the infection. Cleaning and drainage generally involve soaking the wound with a saline solution and removing debris; dead tissue, pus, dirt or other foreign material. In the case of an infected piercing, doctors will often request for the jewellery to be removed and the piercing to be left to heal. It is very important for the piercee to discuss with the physician that the jewellery should remain in place to act as a drain. If the jewellery is removed, the openings of the piercing will close up and the infection will not be able to drain, which can result in an abscess. An abscess is an infection that is trapped under the skin and is indicated by a darkening and hardening of the surrounding tissue, swelling and pain. In very rare cases of severe infection, where there is a lot of destruction of tissue in the area, the jewellery may need to be permanently removed and dead tissue and debris cut away for healing to occur. This should be clearly explained to the piercee if it appears to be necessary.
Moist heat is best for promoting healing of an infected piercing, so a warm, wet salt-water hot-compress applied to the area would be appropriate. Even more care must be taken with hand-washing and avoiding manipulation of the jewellery. Sheets and clothing in contact with the area should be changed at least daily. Promote circulation and a healthy immune system with good nutrition, avoiding alcohol, and quitting smoking. This is extremely important, if not essential to the healing process.
WHICH METAL TO CHOOSE ON A NEW PIERCING?
Good Metal Choices for New or Old Body Piercings
- Surgical implant stainless steel, 316 LVMF 138
- Surgical implant titanium, Ti6A14V ELI
- Niobium
- 14k or 18k gold, yellow or white
- A special plastic called Tygon; especially good for people who are sensitive to metals
Poor Metal Choices for New Body Piercings
- Sterling silver, because it oxidizes when it comes in contact with body tissues and fluids. You've seen silver tarnish--that's not something you want in an open wound.
- Plated gold, because the plating can rub off and expose a metal that reacts body tissues, causing irritation or infection.
- Any type of fake gold or other jewelry made from base metals, since they will be likely to corrode when exposed to body fluids.
Anchors, Dermals, and Micro-Dermals
Snake Bite Piercings
Snake Bites are really just lip piercings, but specifically it is two lower lip piercings evenly separated on each side of the lip's center. Typically, they're fitted with two CBRs which encircle the lower lip, but they can also be fitted with labret studs if you prefer. You have to decide how you want to wear your Snake Bites from the initial piercing, thouggh - it doesn't work to change back and forth from a ring to a labret stud, because the holes aren't pierced the same and the jewelry won't set right if you try to switch. I'm not saying it's impossible, but it could cause a lot of irritation and healing problems.
One thing to consider about getting Snake Bites is that you're getting two piercings at once. That tends to be a little more painful and more stressful on your body than just getting a single piercing. You also want to find a piercer who's really careful about lining them up properly, too, because if one is a little bit off center or higher/lower than the other one, it's going to look bad. Your piercer will probably make dots on your skin and ask you to look in the mirror and approve the placement - don't just look and say, "Cool!" You need to really look at them and make sure you are good with the placement before it's too late to turn back.
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