Question 1

How do I care for a new piercing?

Accepted Answer

Your piercing technician is best placed to advise you on how to care for your new piercing, but as a rule of thumb, you should clean your new piercing at least twice a day, washing your hands first, then cleansing the front and back of the piercing with a cotton pad that’s been dipped in sterile saline solution. You should also avoid touching your piercing until it’s fully healed, and you should try not to remove the piercing jewellery as it could cause the hole to shrink.

Question 2

Where can I get a belly button piercing near me?

Accepted Answer

Navel piercings are one of the most popular body piercings. Browse and book experienced belly button piercing studios near you on Fresha.

Question 3

What are the different types of body piercings?

Accepted Answer

Almost any part of the body can be pierced, and they neatly fall into the following six categories: ears, facial, genital, lip, oral, surface.

Question 4

How do I care for a new body piercing?

Accepted Answer

Aftercare typically includes cleaning with sterile saline solution 2–3 times daily, avoiding touching with unwashed hands, not rotating the jewellery, and keeping the area dry. Your piercer will provide specific aftercare instructions based on the piercing location.

Question 5

How long does a body piercing take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Healing times vary by location. Ear lobes heal in 6–8 weeks; cartilage can take 6–12 months; navel piercings 6–12 months; and nose piercings 4–6 months. During healing, it's important to follow aftercare guidance and avoid changing jewellery prematurely.

Question 6

Are there any risks or complications associated with body piercing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Infections are common if good hygiene standards haven’t been followed. Scarring, nerve damage, and the transmission of hepatitis B and C are also known risks. If you choose an oral piercing and you play with it, it can cause trauma to the teeth and gum, leading to tooth fractures, gingivitis, and gum recession. Tongue piercings can cause the tongue to swell temporarily. More severe, and even life threatening, side effects have been known. 
Ask your body piercest to give you a complete overview of the risks before you book your piercing appointment. You can minimise risk by booking your body piercing with an experienced professional who follows stringent hygiene rules.

Question 7

How do I find body piercing studios near me?

Accepted Answer

Use Fresha to browse professional body piercing studios near you. Filter by location, price and availability to find a reputable piercer and book instantly.

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How do I care for a new piercing?

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What are the different types of body piercings?

How do I care for a new body piercing?

How long does a body piercing take to heal?

Are there any risks or complications associated with body piercing?

How do I find body piercing studios near me?

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