Much like navel piercings, a properly pierced industrial barbell depends heavily on anatomy. Forcing an industrial through unsuitable anatomy can cause serious problems. These may include ear warping, scarring, tissue loss, or physical damage to the surrounding area.If the scapha, or flat of the ear, protrudes past the helical curl, pressure becomes an issue. The barbell shaft presses on the scapha, causing damage. This damage may appear as a...
Read MoreOn the ethical side, an infant cannot give informed or competent consent for body modification. Years later, your child may not want pierced ears, but the fistulas may remain stable and difficult to close. Piercing is also moderately painful, and infants cannot mentally process or cope with that pain.On the physical side, a piercing is still an invasive procedure that produces discomfort. An infant cannot understand that most pain...
Read MoreIf you have walked through a mall, you have likely seen the signs: “Free ear piercing with the purchase of earrings.” Retail locations offering that incentive often use piercing guns. Although these guns have been around for years, there are strong reasons to avoid them.Older guns used reusable parts that piercers hopefully disinfected after each use. However, their plastic components could not go into an autoclave, which is the...
Read MoreAt least three times a day, someone asks us: “Do daith piercings cure migraines?” The short answer is no. There is no medical research proving that daith piercings cure migraines. The long answer is more complicated.The idea comes from acupuncture, a common migraine treatment. In sessions, acupuncturists target a pressure point in the daith. A piercing in this area mimics the effect by using jewelry to apply constant pressure,...
Read MoreA common concern among female clients before nipple piercings is how it may affect breastfeeding. Many worry that pierced nipples will prevent breastfeeding. While some studies suggest possible problems, many mothers still breastfeed successfully after nipple piercings.All piercings carry risk, but nipple piercings involve additional concerns. These piercings can take a year or more to heal. Milk ducts may also be damaged or blocked, which can reduce milk supply....
Read MoreWhat makes or breaks the healing of a piercing is the aftercare. There are countless articles, blog posts, and websites out there that all claim to have the best tips and tricks to take care of your fresh piercing. Unfortunately, the vast majority of them rely on outdated procedures or fad-based ideas that aren’t truly helpful.The most common self-help plan out there is the “DIY Sea Salt.” This is...
Read MoreThe “snake eyes” piercing is an oral piercing we at Master Pierce strongly advise against. This piercing is a fad, and like many fad piercings, it carries multiple risks that make it unsafe.There is a high risk of rejection, cracking, and even chipping of teeth. The piercing connects two tongue muscles, preventing independent movement. This restriction can cause speech issues and difficulties with eating.The tongue is a resilient muscle,...
Read MoreSurgical stainless steel, often called surgical steel, refers to a grade of stainless steel used in biomedical applications. However, no strict definition exists for what qualifies as “surgical stainless steel,” and manufacturers often apply the term to any corrosion-resistant steel.Surgical steel is something of a mystery metal, with roughly 450 different blends qualifying under the name. Nearly all of these blends contain some amount of nickel. Because nickel is...
Read MoreWe understand wanting piercings. You want them on your ears, your body, and your face. Unfortunately, sometimes our lifestyles – work, family, school – don’t feel the same way. Even more unfortunately, sometimes we have to lose the argument. If your piercing has been a part of your facial landscape longer than your job, we encourage the use of retainers. Retainers come in plastic and shatterproof borosilicate glass. Plastic retainers...
Read MoreThis is a common question we hear every day. For centuries, cultures worldwide have modified their bodies to show wealth, beauty, and self-expression.When it comes to piercings, there is no right or wrong way to express yourself. Whether it is your first piercing or your tenth, the choice is always yours. Piercings reflect your body, your style, and your personality.Pop culture also influences today’s society in powerful ways. We...
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