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Piercing ears

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  • 27-08-2012 10:42pm
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    Mrs Garth Brooks
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    Its something I would like to get done sometime. I had them pierced three times when I was younger. The last time about 15 years ago. All three times they got infected and closed up.


    I don't know why I was so stupid as not to ask what type studs they use. I thought I wouldn't have a problem. Is there or was there a standard type of stud they used?


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    Links234
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    Where did you get them done?

    I would only get pierced in a professional piercing studio.


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    Pandoras Twist
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    Get them done with a needle (not a gun) in a proper piercing studio


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    Mrs Garth Brooks
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    I got them done is a chemist and jewellers. And all pierced with a gun. Are there different options with metals? I think I may have a nickel allergy also. I got a rash from a belt buckle a few years ago. I changed to wearing a nickel free and plastic belt and it cleared up.


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    Links234
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    Pandoras Twist wrote: »
    Get them done with a needle (not a gun) in a proper piercing studio
    what studio was it?

    they generally use surgical steel. and did they advise you on proper aftercare?


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    piercingdanny
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    The jewellery used in piercing guns are usually of low quality and full of nickel so the reaction you had previously was probably a nickel reaction rather than an infection. If you go to a professional piercing studio have a good chat with the piercer and if you feel comfortable then getting them done with a needle is your best option really. Make sure they are using Grade 23 Titanium or Niobium jewelery as these are both nickel free and you won't have any problems. Once they're healed fully (6-8 weeks) you could use either of the metals mentioned above or ASTM F138 Surgical steel and you shouldn't have any bad reactions this time. :)


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    Pandoras Twist
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    Links234 wrote: »
    what studio was it?

    they generally use surgical steel. and did they advise you on proper aftercare?

    I'm not the OP was just advising :)


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