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- BME: Facial Piercings
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- Facial Piercings
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- Ear Piercings
- There are a multitude of options when it comes to
- piercing the ear. Every little bit can be done, and
- with just about any gauge. Keep in mind that when
- piercing cartiledge, the needle or dermal punch
- should be one gauge larger than the jewelry, to
- allow the skin to properly heal. Also, shine a
- flashlight through the ear to check for blood
- vessels. Healing time for
- cartiledge piercings is 8 to 12 weeks, and about
- 4 weeks for lobe piercing.
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- Eyebrow
- After healing, a retainer may be worn for
- minimum visibility. For many people, an eyebrow
- is not a permanent pierce, as it slowly migrates
- out over several years. Healing time is 6 to 8 weeks.
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- Nostril, Septum
- A septum is the most "hideable" facial piercing, as
- a staple-shaped retainer may be worn, which flips
- up inside the nose. The piercing may be done with
- this retainer. Usually the piercing is done between
- the thin skin between the septum cartiledge and the
- flesh at the bottom of the nose, but for some people,
- the cartiledge must be pierced. Also, the piercing
- may be initially done with a dermal punch for
- extreme stretching potential. Healing time for nostrils is 6 to 8
- weeks. Healing time for septums varies more, depending
- on the individuals nose structure; usually being 6
- to 12 weeks.
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- Bridge
- AKA: Nieburh, Erle (or Earl, or Earle), Nasium, Assyrian
- This is a particularily difficult piercing, both
- to do, and to heal -- getting it to heal straight
- isn't easy. It can't be made too deep, but must
- be deep enough to avoid migration. Healing time is
- 6 to 8 weeks.
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- These facial piercings are best cleaned with
- Bactine, or a solution containing benzalkonium chloride, two times
- a day. Any crusty formation around the piercing and on the jewelry should first
- be softened and removed with a cotton swab dipped in warm water or warm salt
- water.Apply and rotate the cleaning agent through the piercing. Allow the piercing
- to soak for one to two minutes before rinsing with warm water. Try to avoid
- make-up, foundations, and powders during the healing process. Cover your
- piercings with your hand or a tissue when using hair spray.
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- Tongue
- Use an antibacterial mouthwash for at least one minute after
- putting anything in your mouth other than water (including cigarettes). For
- some people constant mouthwash use may be too strong. In this case, use
- salt-water. Avoid oral
- sex and wet kissing during the initial healing period. Twice a day put a few drops
- of Anbesol liquid on both sides of the piercing to soak off any dried
- material. Anbesol also helps to stop keloids from forming. Try to avoid alcohol and
- spicy foods, and try to do everything slowly (ie.
- eat small bites slowly, and speak slowly at first). In larger sizes,
- a large gauge labret stud may be worn to avoid having huge balls in
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- your mouth. Healing Time is 4 to 6
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- weeks for total healing, about 1 week for your tongue to become mostly
- functional again. Piercings around the rim (non-centred) are possible
- but take longer to heal.
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- Labret, Lip, Cheek
- These should be cleaned on the outside as other facial piercings, and on the
- inside as tongue piercings. Initial jewelry should be larger to accomodate
- for swelling. Warm salt water rinses are also
- recommended for faster healing. Healing Time is 6 to 8 weeks.
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- Proper jewelry for a labret is a labret stud (ball on the front, disc on
- the back). Properly sized, it should not cause any deterioration
- of the gums or lip. Fishtail labrets are not a whole lot better in this
- -- their primary advantage is that they can be done more easily in smaller
- gauges (18).
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- Theo / Scrumper
- This is the piercing through the frenulum of the upper lip. It is a far
- from official title, and there are surely many local names for this piercing.
- As far as healing, it is a very viable piercing, and looks best on someone
- who's lips retreat when they smile. This piercing was christened by
- Stainless Studios.
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