Since the piercing gained popularity, many conflicting opinions about this modification of the body appeared. It is useless to argue about the advisability of piercing, as everyone has their own point of view and facts confirming it. But for those who have not decided for themselves - to do or not to do piercing, it is necessary to carefully understand this issue.
A bit of history
Let's start with the history of piercing. Archaeological finds indicate that the practice of piercing various parts of the body for more than 5,000 years. But in each tribe the piercing was done for different purposes, and had different meanings. Punctures of different parts of the body could be a part of rituals, distinctive signs of social belonging, and also were made with the purpose of influencing acupuncture points. For a long time in a civilized society, piercing was unacceptable, but in the 1960s, in America, as a result of an advertising campaign, piercing became popular in almost all segments of the population, from ordinary workers to show business stars.
What is the purpose of piercing the body in our time? Fashion trends for many are a weighty argument, but if you think about it, because not all fervent adherents of fashion are trying to decorate themselves with piercings. And, consequently, there are other motivations prompting to do piercing. If the reason is only a desire to keep up with fashion, then do not rush - the fashion will pass, and the trail from the puncture may stay for a long time. It is also necessary to understand that any impact on biologically active points can have both positive and negative consequences. Most often, the place for piercing is chosen subconsciously, and this is exactly the case when piercings are done not only for beauty, but guided by deep motives.
Useful recommendations
And in order to protect yourself from problems that can arise from errors during piercing, let's see what professionals recommend.
- The most important thing is to choose a master. Of course, all failures happen, and much depends on the individual reaction to the puncture, the product and care products. But a professional and experienced master will reduce all risk to zero, competently consult, and in the event of problems, he can correctly establish and eliminate the causes.
- Choice of anesthesia. This is especially important, since it is unsuccessful anesthesia that most often leads to sad consequences. On the presence of allergies or other negative reactions to medications, you must inform the master in advance.
- Product selection. For piercing you need to use only quality certified products, preferably firms with a good reputation. Products are usually made of medical steel, steel for implantation, zirconium, acrylic, as well as bone and moisture resistant wood (boxwood, ebony). Gold and silver are extremely undesirable, because of the impurities of other metals such products can cause allergic reactions and irritation. But, in individual cases, high-grade gold is well tolerated.
- Care of puncture. From the correct selection of care products and the regularity of hygiene procedures will depend on the time and quality of healing. Use means such as alcohol, hydrogen peroxide categorically impossible. These drugs have disinfecting properties, but they burn the edges of the wound, and the piercing will be very long to heal, because of which the risk of infection will increase. Most often for care use ointment "Levomikol" and chlorhexidine bigluconate.
- Follow-up care. If in the aftermath, even after healing, the piercing was exposed to physical influence (the product was clinging to things, or the puncture site was injured), then it is necessary to treat the puncture and the product.
The piercing can decorate, can frighten, can raise sexuality, and can cause gossip and condemnation. And, having decided on a puncture, you need to be ready not only for enthusiastic views. Many people have to defend their right of choice for a long time not only for strangers, but also for close people. True, this can be a good test for others, because if they love and respect a person, ornaments and punctures on the body can not affect their attitude.