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Each of our clients has a different skin type and healing process. Our main priority is caring for your piercing from start to finish with the utmost hygiene. With the advice of our expert piercer, you're in good hands. You can ask him any questions you may have at any time.
The piercing culture in Barcelona has evolved over many years in different directions, representing ideals and specific cultures , or even simply serving as an aesthetic trend , religious beliefs , eroticism , a sense of identity , personal taste , and so on. Regardless of the reasons that motivate each person, it is important to learn more about this perspective, its origins , new trends , and, of course, to be aware of the potential risks involved in this practice.
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What is piercing; its culture and origin
The word piercing is an anglicism that identifies a practice that has been widespread throughout the history of humanity , and which is based on the perforation of a part of the body where a piece of jewelry is usually inserted.
Depending on the society, the tradition of piercing has evolved in different ways. While in some Eastern societies it became a key and widespread element of body art for both men and women, in most Western societies it has been more about fashion than cultural, historical, or religious tradition . Until recently, it was primarily used by women and in a limited way, mainly focusing on earlobe piercings.
However, for quite a few years now, piercing culture in the West has undergone impressive growth . More and more people are choosing to embrace this timeless practice , now applied to both men and women.
When discussing the origin of piercing culture , it's important to note that it's very difficult to pinpoint, as there is no document or clear evidence of who was the first person to pierce their body for the placement of a ring, jewelry item, or other accessories.
It appears that the Eskimos were one of the tribes that began using piercing as a sign that a child was becoming an adult.
There are other cultures, such as the Maasai , where this practice is carried out mainly on women, creating deformities in their bodies, such as the extension or lengthening of their earlobes and their lower lip.
Main courses places on the body where piercings are placed and time to heal
In the West , piercing is currently used for a wide variety of reasons, including fashion and identification with some type of culture , both Eastern and Western.
This has led to piercings being found practically everywhere on the body , although the truth is that trends continue to focus on some more prominent places , which we will detail below, differentiating between the face and the rest of the body.
Face piercings
The face is one of the areas where we most commonly resort to piercing , placing the perforations mainly in the nose , tongue , lip , cheek and eyebrow.
Regarding the time required for healing or complete closure, we can highlight:
- Ear cartilage: up to one year to close completely.
- Lip: up to nine weeks.
- tongue frenulum: up to two months.
- Lips: up to six weeks.
- Language: up to two months.
- Earlobe: up to eight weeks to heal.
- Nasal bridge: up to eight weeks.
- nasal septum: up to six weeks.
- ear tragus: up to 12 weeks.
body piercing
As for the rest of the body , there are also specific areas where it is more common to perform the piercing for the placement of a piercing , such as the navel , the belly , the male and female genitals , the nipples and the nape of the neck.
- Belly: Up to a year to heal, although it may take longer in some cases.
- Female genitals: up to three weeks.
- Male genitalia: up to six months.
- Nut: up to six months.
- Belly button: up to one year, although it may take longer.
- Nipple: up to eight weeks.
The dangers of putting on a piercing
It is very important to keep in mind that nowadays, if we go to a trusted piercing center in Barcelona , with experience and that takes good care of hygiene, the placement of a piercing hardly poses any risks, but of course, these dangers are not limited only to the moment of performing the piercing, but it is very important to follow some after care to avoid the different problems that can occur.
These are the main risks we run when getting a piercing:
- Infections: One of the risks that worries us the most is infections, which generally occur in 10% of cases, and is due to poor hygiene both during the piercing process and in subsequent care.
- Inflammation: generally occurs when there is infection.
- Allergies: in most cases they are related to the placement of metal articles that contain nickel.
- Diseases: It is important to keep in mind that, if we do not put ourselves in trusted hands, we can spread diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS. Currently these cases are practically non-existent, and only occur when the piercing is performed by a sick person or who does not maintain hygiene during the practice.
- keloids: It is a type of scar that grows from the inside to the outside.
- Hemorrhages: When piercing, especially in areas such as the tongue or penis, greater bleeding can occur.
Remember that, if we go to a professional and carry out basic control and hygiene care, it is rare that any of these problems will occur.
Care after the placement of a piercing
We mentioned that, to avoid the risks of getting a piercing , it's very important not only to go to a good piercing professional in Barcelona , but also to take extra care with the aftercare , which the expert will explain before you leave the studio. Below is a summary to help you be better informed:
- Always wash your hands with soap and water before touching the piercing.
- Maximize hygieneensuring that the piercing area remains clean until it heals.
- Use disposable paper or sterile gauze to dry the area after washing.
- scabs Any that may form will gradually detach; we will use a moistened cotton swab to remove the remains.
- In case the area is blush or there are suspicions of infection, applies some desinfectant.
- Don't take out the piercing before it heals completely.
It is very important to follow all the professional's recommendations to ensure a safe, quick, and reliable process . These days, getting a piercing in Barcelona is completely safe if you follow some basic aftercare instructions.
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