History:

Body piercings have a long and varied history dating back to the earliest civilizations. In many cultures, piercings were worn for aesthetic, religious or cultural reasons. In some cases, they were also used as status symbols or to mark membership of a particular group.

Nowadays, body piercings are widespread in Western society and are worn by people of all ages and backgrounds. They are often seen as a form of self-expression or body art.

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Jewelry:

Various types of jewelry are used for body piercings, the most common being:

• BCR (Ball Closure Ring): Rings with a ball that is inserted into the ring.
• Segment Ring: Completely closed rings without balls. Closed with hinge or segment piece.
• CBB (Circular Barbell): Horseshoe-shaped rings with two balls.
• Barbell: Bars with balls at both ends.
• Banana: Curved Bars with balls at both ends.
• Clicker: Rings with decoration such as cubic zirconia, patterns, snakes.
• InternalInternally threaded jewelry with decoration, shapes, patterns etc.
• Navel: There is probably the largest selection, navel pins with or without pendants as well as navel rings, which have not been on the market for long.
• Surface & Dermal Anchor: Have an internal thread (like internal jewelry) where the attachments can be changed. There are also ball attachments.

Healing time:

The healing times for body piercings vary depending on the type of piercing and the individual anatomy. In general, however, you can expect the following times:

• Dermal anchor: 2 to 3 months.
• Surface piercing: 4 to 6 months.
• Nipple: 4 to 6 months.
• Belly button: 4 to 6 months.

Material:

• High-quality jewelry made from sterilized material such as Bioplast, Surgical Steel 316L or Titanium G23 heals faster than inferior jewelry.

Aftercare:

• Careful cleaning the piercing and the surrounding area 3-5 times a day with our piercing care spray for external use.

Individual factors:

• Health and immune system: People with a strong immune system generally heal faster.
• Stress: Stress can slow down healing.
• Other factors: Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and diabetes can also impair healing.

In general:

• The first 6 to 8 weeks: During this time, the piercing is particularly susceptible to infection. It is importantnot to touch the piercing and to keep the surrounding area clean.
• After 3 to 4 months: The piercing should be largely healed, but must continue to be cleaned and swept.
• After 6 months: It can take up to 6 months until the skin around the piercing until the skin around the piercing is as resistant as before the piercing.

Dangers and complications:

As with any piercing, there is a risk of infection, allergic reactions and scarring with a body piercing. It is important to get pierced by a professional piercer and to use high-quality jewelry to minimize these risks.

Recommendations for care:

• Disinfect the piercing 3 times a day with a suitable piercing spray. We recommend the use of our Piercing Care for the outside, in the mouth area we recommend using either the mouth rinse (Easy Piercing) or the mouth spray (Prontolind Mouth Spray).
• If possible, do not wear high-waist pants or other clothing that presses firmly on the piercing. An abdominal piercing can become inflamed due to the pressure and can also become crooked.
• Avoid touching or pulling on the piercing. Please do not use Q-tips (cotton buds) for cleaning and use a clean handkerchief for crusts.
• Make sure that your hair does not touch the piercing if possible.
• If you are unsure about swelling, redness or pain, come and see us.

Additional information:

• Pain: The piercing of a body piercing is usually associated with a short, sharp pain, depending on the piercing up to moderate pain. However, most people find the pain moderate and bearable.
• Costs: The cost of a body piercing varies depending on the jewelry. Our prices start at CHF 65 including standard jewelry. Excluded from this are Surface from CHF 80.- incl. standard jewelry.
• Jewelry change: Once the piercing has healed completely, you can change the jewelry. However, it is important to use high-quality jewelry to avoid infection.

Conclusion:

Body piercings can be a beautiful and stylish way to express yourself. However, before you decide on a piercing, you should inform yourself thoroughly and be aware of the risks and complications. With the right care and prevention, you can enjoy your facial piercing for a long time.