6Pcs Disposable Ear Piercing Gun with Ear Studs No Pain Safety Ear Piercing Gun Kit Tool for Girls Boys Women Men

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The fact that any item is reused between clients without proper reprocessing is a cause for intense concern. It is essential for clients to have a good understanding of the differences between the two methods and their implications. It is not an abrupt blunt object passing through the skin with the same force on every ear no matter the texture of tissue involved. As is now well known, the Hepatitis virus can live for extended periods of time on inanimate surfaces, and could be harbored within a piercing gun for several weeks or more. What we mean by this is that the jewellery has no room for swelling, which means that the chances of the tissue swelling over the jewellery and embedding within it is all too high, (Muntz et al, 1990.

This plastic case is not autoclave safe, which means that if an attempt was made to sterilise it, the gun would melt. S/he can remove the jewelry and repierce the ear, risking contamination of the gun and surrounding environment by blood flow from the original wound. Occasionally the intense pressure and speed of the gun’s spring-loaded mechanism is not sufficient to force the blunt jewelry through the flesh.

With a piercing gun, the piercing, earring insertion, and back attachment can be accomplished in one swift motion. Ear piercing studs and clasps must not be used anywhere else on the body other than the outer perimeter and lobe of the ear.

Everyone has seen those videos of needles vs piercing gun studs, but unless there is data to compare the two then the exercise is meaningless. While piercing guns may offer convenience, it’s essential to note that needle piercing is often considered the superior method for piercing. The ease of operation, the greater variety of stud designs (different materials, jewels, settings, and shapes), and the relative painlessness of the piercing, and the absence of a sudden "snap" facilitated by such instruments is likely to have contributed to the widespread increase in popularity in ear piercing since the late 20th century, and in trends such as multiple piercing, piercing among both sexes and in younger children, and the abandonment of the perception of ear piercing as an ordeal. If I can make the piercing procedure itself as quick and fuss free as possible, all the better for the child. In the past this paper has been used to prove that gun piercings and needle piercings are equally as traumatic.

However- if I was taking my child to get her ears done, I'd go to my piercer and get it done with a needle, just to further minimise the risk of infection.

Ask if your piercer uses a new pair of disposable gloves for each procedure and check to see if needles are taken from sterilized or disposable sterile packets, advises Dr. You will also find a range of ear piercing studs and earrings in various metals and gemstones so that you will be able to cater to whatever you client requests.

Again, these consequences can be avoided with implant-grade jewelry that is designed for ease of cleaning and long-term wear. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising.

It is recommended to have your ears pierced by a professional in a sterile environment to minimize the risk of infection and other complications. The piercer then positions the client's earlobe between the point of the stud and the clasp retainer, and squeezes the instrument closed such that the tip of the stud is aligned with the mark where the piercing is to be placed, and to hold the earlobe in place during the piercing. The studs are slightly thicker, 16- gauge, and are made of surgical steel, 24 karat gold-plated steel, 14-karat gold, or titanium. A good professional piercing apprenticeship usually lasts between 12 and 18 months — you wouldn't even attempt a piercing for at least the first six months," explains Joyce.After wiping my ear lobes down with the alcohol wipes and prepping where I wanted the holes I started to panic, so I decided to pour myself a large vodka and come back in half an hour.