Safe Body Piercing

Why You Should Get Pierced at Essential Beauty?

Numbing Spray Available. Regular Health Inspections. Huge Range of Jewellery. Navel, Nose, Tongue, Trages, Belly, Labret, Septum, Industrial, Eyebrow, Ear,Sarah-Marie, Lip, Hand Web, Frenulum, Surface to Surface, Neck, All parts of Body.

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ?

Ear Piercing prices start from...............$15.95
Body Piercing prices start from.............$20

ARE THE PIERCING NEEDLES USED ONLY ON ONE PERSON?

We absolutely never use a needle on more than one person.

HOW MANY PIERCINGS CAN I GET DONE IN ONE SESSION?

Four piercings in one appointment is not uncommon. Having many more than that can be a bit too stressful for your body to cope with and can prolong your healing time.

CAN I LOSE SENSATION IN THE PIERCED AREA?

For most people, a piercing increases sensation. That is one of the main reasons people get pierced, that is to heighten the stimulation of a particular body part. The number of people who have reported no change or a loss of sensation is actually very small.

WHAT ABOUT SEX AND GENITAL PIERCING?

Anyone's body fluids, other than possibly your own, can be a sure-fire source of infection. Consequently, condoms or dental dams should always be used for sexual activity while genital piercing is healing. Also, don't get too rough with it.
Genital piercings are intended to enhance sex, not interfere, so be sure the jewellery you select is of the right size and design so it won't get in your way. We are always happy to make suggestions based on our experience.

HOW DOES NIPPLE PIERCING AFFECT BREAST FEEDING?

Since the nipple secretes milk through a system of hundreds of ducts, which are not blocked by a nipple piercing, a healed piercing should not interfere. A piercing in the process of healing would be problematic. We strongly suggest that the mother remove her jewellery while feeding her baby.

WHAT METALS ARE SAFE FOR PIERCING JEWELLERY?

316L surgical implant grade stainless steel, solid gold 9ct and 18ct, niobium or titanium work well for the vast majority of people. Metals to avoid include silver, gold plated or gold filled, brass, bronze and copper. The initial "savings" on a cheaper ring is quickly forgotten when infections and reactions to poorly made jewellery necessitate medical expenses.

WHAT SIZE JEWELLERY IS STANDARD?

Usually a matter of individual custom fit, some piercings do have "standard" sizes which work for most people, and often there is a minimum size. The look is only part of what makes a piercing work for you. It must function properly as well. Jewellery which is not the right size can cause healing problems.

WHY CAN'T I HAVE A SMALLER RING?

Sometimes, what you imagine would look best will not work best. Your preferences in look and play aside, the size needs to be tailored to your body's individual structure, and most importantly, what will be the most comfortable and promote care-free healing.

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR A PIERCING?

We always welcome "walk-ins". Appointments can be arranged at our beauty salons so you won't have a long wait. If you have any health issues which might impact your ability to heal, please consult with your piercer before you get a piercing. Eating beforehand helps.

DOES IT HURT TO GET PIERCED?

Yes, but for less than a second, and significantly less than most people anticipate. We are often told 'that didn't hurt nearly as much as I thought it would'. We're constantly refining our techniques at our hair salons to make the experience as comfortable as humanly possible.

CAN YOU NUMB THE AREA TO BE PIERCED?

For a lot of reasons, the answer is NO ! For one, only licensed medical professionals can legally administer injectable anaesthetics. For another, when performed by a skilled. professional piercer, the actual piercing is quicker and considerably less painful than the injection would be. An injection also distorts the tissue, which can result in a crooked piercing. Topical anaesthetics can help and are available for an extra cost.

WILL IT HURT AFTER IT'S HEALED?

The tenderness present with a new piercing usually diminishes rapidly during the healing period. Healed piercings often bring people a great deal of physical pleasure in addition to the aesthetic appeal.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HEAL?

Healing times vary from piercing to piercing and person to person and can be affected by the aftercare the piercing receives. Touching a healing piercing with dirty hands, contact with body fluids, rough treatment, and use of cleaning agents which are inappropriate or to which one is sensitive can cause problems and significantly lengthen healing time. Following our aftercare instructions will minimize healing time and the risk of problems.

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF GETTING AN INFECTION?

If you're pierced at Essential Beauty and follow our aftercare instructions, the chances of an infection are virtually non-existant. We take extreme care to assure that all piercings are performed in an appropriately clean environment using sterile equipment. After that, it's up to you.
There are many conditions which are not infections, and may be mistaken as such. They include reaction to metal or, more commonly, to the cleaning agents you're using. If you want. we are happy to consult with you and suggest possible approaches based on our experiences as professional piercers. The percentages of people who get infections in our piercing is extremely small, and these are usually the result of inappropriate aftercare practices.

WHEN CAN I TAKE THE JEWELLERY OUT & NOT LOSE THE HOLE?

There are two stages to healing. The initial stage seals the piercing and thus reduces the chances of infection dramatically. The second stage is longer and is the time it takes for the piercing to "toughen up and season". During and after the latter stage, jewellery can be removed for varying lengths of time. The piercing will begin to shrink as soon as you remove the jewellery. How long it takes to shrink to a degree that you can not reinsert the jewellery varies. Never force jewellery into a piercing which has shrunk.

DO YOU USE A PIERCING GUN?

A professional piercer would never use an ear piercing gun for body piercing. There are many reasons for this - the jewellery design is inappropriate as the post is too short to allow for swelling and proper cleaning, and the backing can trap infectious matter close to the piercing. While many people imagine that being pierced by a gun would hurt less than being pierced by a needle, that is not so. With a gun, piercing is a considerably harsher method than a professionally performed body piercing.

WHAT ABOUT SWIMMING POOL AND HOT TUBS?

Generally O.K. as chlorine is added to pools and spas to kill bacteria. We would ask that you avoid river water though.

DO PIERCINGS USUALLY GROW OUT?

Eyebrow is the most common piercing to grow out. Of the more usual piercing, navels have a tendency to grow out. Placement has a lot to do with success, so you can increase your chances by having the piercing done by a skilled professional. Be sure to follow proper aftercare and minimize as much as possible the irritation caused by clothing which is tight or restrictive and/or which has belts and waistbands.

WHY CHOOSE A PROFESSIONAL PIERCER OVER A DOCTOR?

Although Doctors are trained in the body and cross contamination procedures, they have NO understanding of the jewellery size and gauge. Placement of the piercing and jewellery size and gauge is a vital necessity in piercing success.

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